Episode 7: Gary Trauner

Gary Trauner ran for Congress in Wyoming twice, and for Senate once.  In 2006, he lost the closest race in the nation to incumbent Barbara Cubin.  Gary talks about his history as a candidate, what it takes to run as a Democrat in a red state, and what it was like to interact with the national Democratic infrastructure. He’s dealt with both the DCCC and DSCC, as well as the consultants they wanted him to hire.  He also gives us a rundown on the sad state of Democrats in the reddest state in the country, Wyoming.   This episode is something you don’t see or hear all the time:  a politician who shares his frank take on his experiences with the Democratic establishment.  More about Gary:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Trauner