"I'm actually spending most of the summer campaigning for candidates all over California and other parts of the country. I've been in Congress for almost a year and a half. Every day that we're on the floor, there's some crazy legislation that is in front of us, and we typically lose by four to five votes."
"When the first iteration of the big, ugly bill came to the floor, we lost by one vote before it went to the Senate. It was at that point that I really understood that I am serving in one of the most consequential times in American history."
"When we take back the House, leadership needs to make a commitment to be as audacious as our foes and begin to redirect the shame and the sham."
Lateefah Simon was sworn into Congress representing the East Bay during Trump's return to power, marked by aggressive deportation campaigns, tariffs, and cuts to social services. She is part of a vocal Democratic coalition advocating for stronger opposition to Trump's radical agenda. Unlike colleagues seeking media attention, Simon focuses on legislative work benefiting her constituents in Berkeley, Oakland, San Leandro, Emeryville, and Albany. She emphasizes the critical nature of the current political moment, noting that Democratic losses on major legislation occur by narrow margins. Simon campaigns for candidates nationwide while serving in Congress, believing Democratic leadership must adopt more audacious strategies when regaining House control.
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