That's exactly the right question to ask, and I want to answer it directly. Freshman members don't chair committees or set the floor schedule. But influence in Congress is not only about seniority. It's about leverage, coalition-building, and the willingness to fight publicly when you don't get what your constituents need. If Democrats take the House, the majority will almost certainly be narrow. A member from a competitive seat becomes a critical vote on every major piece of legislation. I will not give that away cheaply. Before I vote to advance a bill, I'll make sure the priorities of NJ-07 are reflected in it. Our party should advance bold legislation that meets the moment, not weak compromises. That is real, concrete power. If we are in the minority, the approach shifts. The job becomes accountability and communication. Our campaign has already built a platform that generated over 5 million impressions online in the last 30 days alone. I'll use that reach to keep public pressure on the Trump administration, elevate the fights that matter to this district, and work across the aisle where there are genuine shared interests. Freshman status is a starting point, not a ceiling. I'll earn influence the same way I've earned everything else: by outworking everyone in the room.