The Foolish Optimist: Craig Swallow for Mass 9th Congressional District

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Craig Swallow is running in Massachusetts's 9th Congressional District. Follow along with his campaign @craigforcongress or craigswallowforcongress.com 01:29 Why Challenge a Democrat 03:35 Democracy and Fighting Fascism 05:14 Democrats and Structural Change 09:46 Meet the Ninth District 10:23 Incumbent Absence and Town Halls 15:07 Medicare for All and Authenticity 17:59 Affordability Agenda Healthcare Housing Schools 21:34 Transit and Island Campaigning 23:08 Money in Politics and PACs 26:17 Representatives Must Face Voters 28:00 Public Service Not Career 28:47 Fighting for Future Generations 31:01 Generational Power Shift 32:07 Ballot Access Roadblocks 35:34 Party Autopsy and Bias 37:28 Term Limits and Constitution 39:48 Regulation Taxes and War 42:17 Oligarchs AI and Accountability 45:25 Support the Campaign 46:40 Rapid Fire and Farewell

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Craig Swallow is running in Massachusetts's 9th Congressional District. Follow along with his campaign @craigforcongress or craigswallowforcongress.com 01:29 Why Challenge a Democrat03:35 Democracy and Fighting Fascism05:14 Democrats and Structural Change09:46 Meet the Ninth District10:23 Incumbent Absence and Town Halls15:07 Medicare for All and Authenticity17:59 Affordability Agenda Healthcare Housing Schools21:34 Transit and Island Campaigning23:08 Money in Politics and PACs26:17 Representatives Must Face Voters28:00 Public Service Not Career28:47 Fighting for Future Generations31:01 Generational Power Shift32:07 Ballot Access Roadblocks35:34 Party Autopsy and Bias37:28 Term Limits and Constitution39:48 Regulation Taxes and War42:17 Oligarchs AI and Accountability45:25 Support the Campaign46:40 Rapid Fire and Farewell

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