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Deborah Potter's avatar

Dr. Acton is terrific ! — I'm inspired by her experience working with government officials and bureaucracy, and how she openly shared her family history that is a source of determination and drive to serve. We are so lucky to have her as a candidate for the Governor of Ohio.

Jeanne Ivancic's avatar

Ohio desperately needs Dr. Acton as governor. We also need Sherrod Brown to be our senator again.

JMcKay's avatar

Dr. Action is such a breath of fresh air!

She comes across as GENUINE!

Maybe the BEST Democratic candidate! -

OHIO NEEDS DR. ACTON

The country NEEDS more candidates like Dr. Acton

Thank you Simon for having her on

Kent Boyer's avatar

Simon - I'm so glad you brought up the issue of being desperately supportive of Israel and Jews, but also desperately against Bibi for years and especially in the past few years. The people of Israel and the world Jews have been harmed and marginalized and murdered for a thousand years. I will always support them. But Bibi has not been good for Israel or the Jewish community in my opinion. AND the Palestinians as human beings on this earth also deserve self-rule and agency and land that is home. I'm anxious to see us talk all this through. It's important for our family!

Millie Polli Haskell's avatar

What a fantastic conversation! And what a fantastic Woman! She really is a Warrior. What She attained in her life is truly amazing. Her courage is much admired. And, I know She will be the next Governor for Ohio!

Katherine White's avatar

Absolutely enjoyed learning more about OH candidate Amy Action for Governor. We are from the same town - Youngstown, Ohio. She is going to flip Ohio back - people are tired of the corruption. Thank you Simon for bringing Amy into the Hopium family!

Thomas's avatar

Now THAT my friends, is a serious candidate!

I felt a wonderful sense of calmness, reassurance and hope just listening to her for 15 minutes.

Kitty Bradshaw's avatar

Dr. Amy Acton is fabulous! Such a genuine person and the fact that she's running for public office anywhere in the US right now is our great good fortune! I don't live in Ohio, but I'd love to vote for her 😀 A wonderful interview; thank you for interviewing her. I'm so glad Hopium is supporting her and Sherrod. 💗

BeeBeeinNYC's avatar

What an experience: I'm listening to Amy's interview with Simon as I watch the live stream, muted, of Trump at the China banquet with Xi.

I'm wondering how huge Trump's legs must be right now, sitting there at his table.

What horrors await us when this state visit is completed?

BeeBeeinNYC's avatar

PS: I can't help thinking what Stephen Miller is saying to himself, surrounded by all these people who look so different from him. Does he actually extend his hand to them?

BeeBeeinNYC's avatar

PPS: Is he going start going on about how "hot" America is now?

KBH's avatar

AMAZING accomplishments! I double dog dare anyone to point to a R officeholder or candidate who can hold a candle to what Dr. Acton has done. The one theme that runs through all the great candidates Simon has interviewed is a history of demonstrated SERVICE to others in their communities. No grifters. No "me firsters." No "what's in it for me, personally" folks. So proud to be supporting them.

Cindy May's avatar

Dr. Acton is amazing. So inspiring! I just donated to the Winning Ohio campaign.

Susan Troy's avatar

My folks came from Ohio and I still have many relatives there. This interview made me so proud, and so sad. Proud because Dr. Acton reminds me of the kind of people I knew as a child. Smart, kind, determined, and honest. The corruption that has occurred in Ohio makes me sick, and I know that it has been going on for a long time. I am going to forward this to my cousin, who still lives on what remains of the family farm. My grandfather was a staunch Republican, but during the Depression, he gave away milk to anyone in town who needed it. My grandmother, when she finally got the vote, routinely voted to cancel his. We need to win this one. Dr. Acton's opponent not only made that cruel and baseless comment about Ohioans, but I believe he also said he was going to replace Ohioans with "motivated, educated people from India." Such a guy.

Kate Feldman's avatar

I wept listening to this!!! I love her. Giving a monthly donation!!

Kati Kertesz's avatar

Terrific candidate!

Dr. Acton IS the American dream coming from hardship to serve Ohioans as a doctor. We need public servants like her who know how important our public education and health system can save and enhance lives.