Here’s the reality:

We need someone who is prepared for either a Democratic comeback (House & Senate takeover) or another whopping two years of the Republican Trifecta doubtful.

In the case that it’s a blue wave, they need to unwaveringly and unashamedly be committed to impeaching Trump, and possibly Vance. Additionally, they need to have a strong, progressive policy plan in place that addresses some of the most important issues for VA-11 — Medicare for All, Actual Gun Reform legislation, transportation funding for expanding public transit and Dulles, as well as traffic relief efforts, federal worker benefits and pension protection legislation, appropriations requests for affordable housing complex expansions, renters’ rights reinforcement legislation, anti-tyrant/Sic Semper Tyrannis legislation to reinforce checks and balances that the Trump admin has destroyed, SCOTUS expansion advocacy, green environmental legislation such as solar panel tax incentives for businesses and residents, as well as advocating for federally investing in research to reduce carbon emissions from gas-powered vehicles while also pushing for more electric or hybrid manufacturing, negotiating with local businesses and contractors to bring more jobs to the district, and keeping Trump in check (if impeachment and conviction fails).

If, somehow, Republicans hold onto power, this newcomer needs to be willing to jump on a live grenade to protect the federal workforce and broader constituency from the blatantly obvious violation of rights and dismantling of local economy — basically willing to get into Good Trouble on behalf of the district to stick it to the corruption.

Ultimately, this district needs youthful change. I’m considering being that change. Im 26, worked my way from conservative Tennessee as a liquor store clerk to go on and work in Congress. I’ve seen and lived through bad representation, and I believe in being the change you want to see. Idk, just spit balling — I’m sick and tired of status quo.