I sat down with Salaam Bhatti to talk about redistricting, campaign finance, and a government operating outside the interests of its donor class. What stood out to me most was his sincerity and the kindness in his politics. He presented a connection between empathy and a functional democracy. But beyond that tone, what emerged in our conversation was a candidate deeply focused on structural reform and the mechanics of how government actually works.
Bhatti offers a version of American politics rooted in kindness, but also one grounded in policy and lived experience. Here, I want to explore the core themes
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