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willardharrisupvotes t1_j66ucrx wrote
Reply to comment by EdMonMo in MO 7th district representative by laffingriver
I’ve given this a lot of thought and will be running against him. Unlike my last campaign where I was confined to a small ward, this is a federal district and I have no reason to move out of it. Thanks for the criticism though 😊
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Reply to MO 7th district representative by laffingriver
He was a strong advocate for barring homeless people from sleeping on public land. It’s just more of that out of sight-out of mind ideology the GOP pushes. I’m running for his seat in 2024 and will be on the house floor everyday fighting for affordable housing nationwide
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Reply to What’s a radio jingle that makes you wanna grab the radio and toss it out the car? by ricardomilos-mp4
La-la-la-la Larson
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Reply to comment by ungovernablemushroom in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
I’ve noticed that younger children are becoming smarter each year. Universal preschool would give them the chance to grow more intelligent at a younger age and, in my opinion, improve their transition to full day schooling that comes during Kindergarten and onward.
I’ve always wondered why public colleges cost tens of thousands to attend. Why does it cost so much to obtain a degree that is so crucial and beneficial to our economy and society? I would love universal college education but that’s a hard drive with conservatives. I would definitely start with free community college and trade schools. We need more electricians, welders, mechanics, and stem workers. Those are all departments that students would be able to obtain a degree in from a community college or tech school.
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Reply to comment by ungovernablemushroom in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
At the time of the election, I will have an associates degree in Political Science. I’m not wealthy so anything more than that isn’t really affordable to me at this time.
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Reply to comment by Legionheir in Missouri has roughly $150 million left to distribute in federal housing assistance by Tess_Mac
Don’t forget their own neighborhoods and even their offices on Capitol Hill
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Reply to comment by Setter_sws in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
Teaching kids there is prejudice and privilege is not shaming them. They have not participated in or created the system. Teaching them about it, in my opinion, could lead to them learning from it and choosing to abandon it. They could, instead, create a system of equality and justice.
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Reply to I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
Thank you all for the feedback, positive and negative. We may not agree on everything but I’m glad to hear from different perspectives. I appreciate your time.
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Reply to comment by BlueCoatYellowBoots in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
Again I’m not a dropout. Thanks for spreading misinformation.
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Reply to comment by topflight8000 in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
There’s not a candidate out there who will agree with every single view of each constituent. I tried to explain many times that I am not fully educated in CRT. My main knowledge is it would educate children and young adults that your life in society is currently dictated by prejudice systems that will base everything off your skin color. That’s a fact that has been proven.
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Reply to comment by Setter_sws in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
The more I learn about it, the more I’ve come to believe it is crucial to teach our kids about it and the dangers and oppression certain people face in this country.
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Reply to comment by probably_inside in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
Hatred and violence towards anyone for any reason is intolerable. People have the right to be who they feel they are and the government should have no say in two consenting adults relationship. I’m a big labor rights activist. I actually have a small group on Facebook that we just got running called “Workers of The Ozarks”. I’m pro Union and living wages that continuously increased as cost of living increases. I do not plan on spending my time in Washington. I’ll be there when it’s required of me but when I’m not needed, I will be right here in the ozarks, being involved in my communities and talking to everyone
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Reply to comment by DaltonTanner1994 in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
I believe in consecutive term limits. I don’t believe in stopping people from coming back to the office after someone else is given the seat. There’s been quite a few politicians who accomplished a lot after a break. I don’t believe in PAC funding. I think it’s a way to buy votes on legislation. As for the housing crisis, I would love to find a way to limit banks without obstructing the free market. Affordable housing is super important to me and Congress seems to completely ignore it.
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Reply to comment by BlueCoatYellowBoots in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
I am not.
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Reply to comment by Adorable_Depth2238 in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
How would those have an affect on my job if elected? I’m not going to make laws based on my political beliefs, that’s unconstitutional. Laws should be based on inclusion.
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Reply to comment by Professional_Fox4467 in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
Joe Biden or Donald Trump? I was referring to gaffs they both have made.
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Reply to comment by JacobCharlesKillian in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
My district in the state level is heavily red and heavily Trump. I have some conservative values but I do not support Donald Trump and that will hurt me.
willardharrisupvotes OP t1_izxok44 wrote
Reply to comment by KTfl1 in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
Well I’m not going to say I’m Jill Biden’s husband or talk about how the military defended our airports during the Revolutionary War. I prefer to take a moment and think before answering questions, especially when I’m speaking for the large group of constituents I would represent if elected.
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Reply to comment by ProgressMom68 in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
Two judges in Ohio made getting a vaccine a condition of probation. A federal judge said prisoners refusal to get a vaccine was “practically a disqualifier” in compassionate-release cases. Numerous lawyers who spend their lives reading the law have stated that local, state, and federal governments hold the right to fine and or jail people for refusing vaccine mandates. It’s an overreach of power to tell someone what to do with their bodies. If that forces you not to vote me, that is your right. Have a wonderful day.
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Reply to comment by CoughEKing in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
I appreciate the feedback. I can’t run a successful campaign or be a beneficial lawmaker unless I listen to the people.
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Reply to comment by catgambler in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
I do apologize. This was just one design and I will make sure future ones are less straining
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Reply to comment by Anima_EB in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
Letting people decide whether or not to get a vaccine is Pro-Choice. A vaccine mandate is just as invasive as an abortion ban. I’m vaccinated but I would not tell someone else the have to get the vaccine or they’ll go to jail.
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Reply to comment by CoughEKing in I’m A Candidate Running For Congress (MO-7) in 2024. AMA or Feel Free To Share Your Wants and Needs by willardharrisupvotes
Apologies. We will definitely improve our color palette.
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Reply to It’s official, Springfield is hell. by bobbyandspunky
I’ve always liked the theory that we live in hell rn and just constantly have false hope that we’ll one day go to heaven. Then we die and our born to live another shitty life on this place we call earth