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Patrick's avatar

I’m so glad you interviewed Manny. This is an amazing candidate I’m proud to support.

MaryGail Nelson's avatar

me too. I just donated for the 2nd time as am so impressed with him. He is one of those young compelling candidates that our party needs!

MrsCQ's avatar

Wow. He is amazing. I loved his story. Had to laugh about his mom thinking he went to jail. I can just picture it. No mom, YALE. So cute.

N  Zweng's avatar

What a life story. He truly embodies the American dream. He and his family worked incredibly hard to build their future here. Yet, if Trump and Miller were to have their way, he’d no doubt be deported.

Thank you, Simon for introducing him to us. I’ve forwarded the video to spread his message.

Sandy Lusk's avatar

I understand why they hide from their constituents. Marsha Blackburn TN Senate avoids Tennesseans like we are the plague.

Donated. I will help. Great candidate.

KBH's avatar

Yes, Sandy. Can't stomach the thought that Blackburn may be our next Governor.

Sandy Lusk's avatar

I hear you. She is rotten and old. Another Mitch McConnel but in a skirt.

MrsCQ's avatar

Dumber? oof!

BeeBeeinNYC's avatar

Ha! McConnell in a skirt! A great one!

John Payne's avatar

Another great interview in the list of "good for what ails you" interviews. Seems like a perfect candidate for a district that is primed to flip. You don't go from selling plasma to make ends meet to a prestigious law school without a hell of a lot of grit and determination, which I suspect he got from his mom. I suspect we'll be hearing a lot more from this young man in the years to come.

Simon Rosenberg's avatar

I had a great conversation with him after the interview. He's an impressive guy.

MrsCQ's avatar

You got that right. I listened without my AirPods. My husband was listening while cooking. It cheered us both up. What a great guy! Very uplifting and compelling story.

Sandy Lusk's avatar

Thanks. Enjoyed this. I love his story about his mom finding out about him getting into Yale.

MrsCQ's avatar

Loved it! So darn cute.

KBH's avatar

Go, Manny, Go!!! Sending lots of Hopium--and some money, too!

Jennifer Jones's avatar

What a fantastic human being! It is heartbreaking to imagine his arm is scarred from over 100 plasma donations to earn money He is the embodiment of everything we are fighting for. I bet his mom is so incredibly proud of him.

Simon Rosenberg's avatar

Another candidate of virtue

Vincent Dowling's avatar

And by contrast, the house republicans are rancid! Max Miller, Cory Mills, Tom Kean. And Mike Johnson defends the whole lot of em!

Kathleen Page's avatar

Cruelty, corruption, and chaos are words that we need to apply to the Republican Party.

Lisa Iannucci's avatar

Love this! What a great candidate!

Millie Polli Haskell's avatar

It looks like Manny Rutinel C0-8 will go very, very far. He's the Real thing, and he's worked his way up and deserves to be the next Congressman for C0-8! Keep going Manny, We're behind You!

MrsCQ's avatar

Any idea how the polling is for him? Too soon to ask?

Beth Andersen's avatar

What a terrific interview! Manny is so impressive! Let's GO!

Jennifer Jones's avatar

Mainer on the Ground - Things are looking good for Our Boy Troy!

How can I express on behalf of my state my gratitude to Simon and all of you? It is overwhelming to see the support coming in for Troy Jackson.

I believe the Maine Dems pulled off the miracle of getting the process right. 17 days, 9 candidates, nearly 18,000 dem voters, 600 delegates resulted in 1 candidate, who took it in a landslide. I am seeing progress on the ground with angry disenfranchised voters coming around to unifying behind Troy. I do not believe any other candidate could have done that. I have been contacted by so many people who were lukewarm, really on board for someone else, or skeptical about Troy as the candidate that can take Collins out. They is nearly unanimous enthusiasm.

On the ground in Maine, we are organizing. We are singularly focused. We are determined. Susan Collins must be held to account for her betrayal of Mainers and the American people. She does not deserve another term as Maines US Senator.

I was interviewed today for a podcast. One question asked was can Troy win without the charisma Platner had. My response was he was his own charisma, authenticity and leading with the heart.

Full of hopium tonight. Looking forward to seeing Chris Hayes interview our boy Troy tonight. He's getting a lot of practice as his dance card seems to be filling up rather quickly.

Donna PG's avatar

This is awesome, Jennifer, congratulations!! And excellent answer about charisma. I actually like Troy's way of speaking; he's authentic, a real Mainer. He might not light an instant fire, but he won't flame out either. He has substance and experience and he's not fighting his own party. That's huge. I didn't like that about his predecessor.

Thank you for the reminder about Chris Hayes! I'll be sure to watch.

MrsCQ's avatar

Agree. I loved that Troy didn't try to be all slick. He was himself. Or least that is how it looked. I think he does have charisma - just a different kind. Not flashy, just folksy charisma. He is a great candidate. He really does seem to care.

Jennifer Jones's avatar

Ok, Troy has had better interviews. He seemed exhausted. I am not sure about the hat, lol. I want to remind people that he was elected to the National Honor Society in high school, did get an Associate's degree and was president of the Maine senate. He has fire and energy. Just a quick post interview mini analysis.

MrsCQ's avatar

Maybe he should rest and not do so many interviews, but I get the pressure he must be under. I didn't see the interview.

BeeBeeinNYC's avatar

I have never been to Maine and am now considering looking into a vacation there if I can put it together.

Donna PG's avatar

What an impressive young man! Thank you for another inspiring interview, Simon. I am so proud of all our candidates, and our party for recruiting them. They really blow me away!

Bonnie Covey's avatar

Terrific candidate!!

Barbara Craig's avatar

No more Cruelty, Corruption or Chaos

Sounds like a solid campaign slogan or a great sign for the next protest.

GG Haegelin's avatar

Great interview Simon. As does many of your community, I receive hundreds of daily texts & 1000’s new emails sent to each of my email accounts. After hearing this insightful interview I’m increasing my total

amount to Manny’s Campaign. Simon your dedication to a government that continues to follow Our Founding Fathers Constitution is the place I want my grade school aged great grandkids & their community to live successfully. Hopium Chronicles is one of the best places to hangout as this group knows we’re Stronger Together and it’s TheCollective of WeThePeople that’ll refocus Framers’🇺🇸to work 4 ALL of us as the Founders envisioned. GoTEAMS🗽