An Honorable Profession How to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing with Congressmen Adam Gray and Tom Suozzi
In this week's episode, hosts Debbie Cox Bultan and Ryan Coonerty talk with U.S. Rep. Adam Gray and U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, the only two Democratic members of Congress to flip Trump districts in 2024. They discuss the importance of building broad coalitions and showing voters that they can get things done. Gray and Suozzi dive into Promise to America, a pledge that they hope can align the Democratic Party around a clear, common-sense set of principles to regain voters' trust and build a sustainable majority. Tune into to hear more about why we leaders should be focusing on the issues that matter most to the most people.
IN THIS EPISODE:
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[00:54] Introducing Congressman Adam Gray and Congressman Tom Suozzi.
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[01:11] Insights from Congressmen Suozzi and Gray on building a broad coalition.
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[05:22] What voters are concerned about and why affordability is the top issue.
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[09:31] How Democrats can stay focused on the issues that matter most to voters.
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[12:30] The principles and purpose behind the Promise to America.
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[15:16] Building a grassroots movement around the Promise to America.
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[18:46] Why elected officials should focus on solving problems, not winning arguments.
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[20:00] How state and local government shaped both congressmen's focus on delivering results.
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[23:44] What Democrats should prioritize if they regain control of the House.
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[27:58] Finding common ground on border security and immigration reform.
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[29:48] Why winning elections matters only if leaders deliver results.
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