.Arati4Congress became politically active after Trump's 2016 election and ran and won and seat on a local council. Now, she's taking on Rep. Josh Gottheimer —'Trump's favorite Democrat,' as she labeled him.
, progressive challengers are running to kick out ineffective, centrist Democrats who have failed to meet their constituents' needs.
For Dr. Arati Kreibich — who is challenging Rep. Josh Gottheimer in New Jersey's 5th Congressional District in today's primary — it's personal: She volunteered to reelect her opponent two years ago. But after he voted to give funding to Trump's border wall, Kreibich decided she had had enough of"Trump's favorite Democrat," as she labeled him. Dr. Kreibich, who came to the U.S. from India at age 11, is a neuroscientist whose research focuses on opiate addiction.
Ahead, we spoke with Kreibich about why she believes North Jersey needs new leadership, Trump's response to COVID-19, her children, and more.“When my opponent voted to fund Trump’s border wall, voted against the, and fought to bail out predatory lenders in the midst of this pandemic crisis, he betrayed the real Democratic values of my community.
You've been backed by progressive figures such as Sen. Bernie Sanders. Why do you believe that it's time for a new type of Democrat to step up and lead? What has been the biggest challenge about being a primary challenger?“In these unprecedented times, we need representatives who are willing to take bold action. Young people in NJ-5 and across our nation are calling for leaders who will protect their future on this planet and advocate for equity and justice.
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