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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
NPR NEWS: 6 Takeaways From The 4th Democratic Presidential Primary Debate
WHAT A NIGHT. TOM STEYER.
I just walked off the Democratic National Committee’s presidential
primary debate stage.
DAVID, there are moments on the campaign trail when I’m acutely
reminded why we need someone from outside Washington in the White House. Tonight,
standing up on that stage talking about the shameful stranglehold that
corporations have on our democracy and the lives of hard-working Americans, was
one of those moments — and a very public reminder that the establishment has
been unwilling or unable to address our most serious challenges.
Too many people feel like their government has tossed them by the
wayside. The sad truth, the truth that I am determined to tell, is that they’re
right.
Our democracy has been victim to a hostile takeover by big,
wealthy corporations that are rigging the system to put their CEOs and
shareholders above real people. Whether it’s Big Pharma profiting off the
opioid crisis while skirting accountability for the harm they’re inflicting or
the National Rifle Association furthering the public health epidemic that is
gun violence — corporations and lobbyists have a stranglehold on our government.
Our country is at a crossroads. We have a lawless president who is
working for corporations and cozying up to dictators — at the expense of the
American people. I know that the only way to take on this corruption is through
the grassroots. That’s why this campaign works to reach people across the
country day in and day out. It’s
hard work, but this moment is too important to take the easy path.
Tom Steyer.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Some thoughts I wanted to share with you before the debate. TOM STEYER.
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I’m here in Ohio with my team — my wife Kat, my kids, a couple
of our closest friends, and some of the hard-working people helping run this
campaign. In a few hours, I’ll be on CNN debating the other Democratic
candidates for the first time. I hope you’ll tune in to watch.
Before I go up there, I want you to know one thing: This isn’t just about me. It’s about all of us.
When I’m talking about my plans to break the pervasive corporate
control of our government, I’m thinking about the family I met in Denmark,
South Carolina, who doesn’t have clean drinking water because corporations
have been getting away with polluting for too long.
When I’m talking about how I plan to tackle the climate crisis,
I’m thinking about the people I met at our climate justice town hall in
Oakland, California, and the thoughtful conversations we had about how we’re
going to stabilize the natural world together.
When I’m talking about Mr. Trump’s dangerous presidency,
I’m thinking of the more than 8 million Need to Impeach supporters who called
for impeachment with me and who continue to fight for accountability in
Washington.
I draw a cross on the back of my hand every day to remind myself
to tell the truth, and the most important truth to tell right now is that
there is a serious consequence to staying silent in the face of adversity —
and that consequence ripples throughout generations.
I’m running for president to put power back in your hands, so we
can welcome a brighter, more sustainable, equitable future for all. I’m
excited you’re giving me the chance, and I’m glad to know you’ll be watching tonight.
See you soon,
Tom
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