Aarika Rhodes vs Brad Sherman: Getting Crypto into Congress CA-32

Jan 12, 2022

Aarika Rhodes, an elementary school teacher and Congressional candidate in California's 32nd District, shares her vision for a crypto-friendly future. Taking on anti-crypto incumbent Brad Sherman, she emphasizes the importance of financial literacy in schools and advocates for individual financial rights. Aarika discusses how grassroots movements can reshape political landscapes and the need for politicians to understand cryptocurrency's potential. With a focus on eco-friendly crypto practices, she calls for community-driven engagement and support for pro-crypto policies.

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ANECDOTE

Aarika's Background

Aarika Rhodes, an elementary school teacher, is running for Congress.
Inspired by Andrew Yang, she prioritizes financial literacy and addressing poverty.

INSIGHT

Youth Involvement in Politics

Young people should get involved in politics to address failing systems.
Aarika's campaign empowers youth and offers a fresh perspective on governance.

INSIGHT

Sherman's Anti-Crypto Stance

Brad Sherman's anti-crypto stance is likely influenced by donations from banks.
Aarika has yet to meet a constituent who wants crypto banned or regulated.

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Aarika Rhodes is running for Congress! Running against incumbent Brad Sherman, who is notoriously misinformed and anti-crypto, Aarika seeks to bring a more crypto-friendly approach to CA-32, representing much of the San Fernando Valley in Southern California.

A schoolteacher by profession, Aarika seems to be breathing fresh air into the stale political landscape. Here's her policy on crypto:

"Aarika believes in the right of every individual to manage their own finances and investments as they see fit. In Congress, Aarika will oppose any attempts to ban this emerging technology. Aarika is also a strong advocate for making sure financial literacy is taught in schools and for people being aware of the environmental impact of their investments."

Learn more about Aarika: https://www.aarikaforcongress.com/

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------ Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro 6:30 Aarika Rhodes 11:33 Why Get Involved? 16:42 Anti-Crypto Policies 21:09 California's 32nd District 25:17 How America Can Win Crypto 30:00 The Youth & Environment 34:15 Web3 vs Banking 38:11 Financial Literacy 42:31 The Campaign 46:09 Proactive in the Community 47:58 The Single-Issue Voter 50:29 Closing & Disclaimers

------ Resources:

Aarika on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AarikaRhodes?s=20

Aarika's Tweet: https://twitter.com/AarikaRhodes/status/1468647038925500418?s=20

Get Involved: https://www.aarikaforcongress.com/

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