Democrat Andrei Cherny For Us House Congressional District 1

[0:00:00 - 0:02:30] Party, speaker, and announcements
Participants discuss upcoming event, share updates on their well-being
Joseph Daniszewski and others discuss a party and rain in Northwest
[0:02:30 - 0:08:18] Flipping the legislature and raising funds for the Arizona Democratic Party
Andre, a Democrat running in district one, discusses his campaign to build an economy that works for everyone
Andre Perry fought for people and planet, led policy reform efforts
Andrei Cherny emphasizes the importance of the Tucson and Maricopa County congressional races
[0:08:18 - 0:16:21] Primary race for Arizona's District 1 congressional seat
Andrei Cherny highlights his unique qualifications and experience in the race against David Schweikert
Cherny emphasizes the importance of having a candidate with real credentials to win the race in a district tilting Republican
Andrei Cherny highlights his experience in delivering results in Congress, including helping to pass the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and working with Elizabeth Warren
Cherny emphasizes the importance of electing someone with a consistent track record of fighting for progressive values, rather than someone who has only recently switched sides
Andrei Cherny is grateful for the Arizona Democratic Party's support and acknowledges their role in making the state competitive for Democrats
Lee Oler asks Andrei Cherny about his congressional district and expresses interest in attending another party at the Arizona Inn
[0:16:21 - 0:22:44] National security and existential threats in the 2022 election
Andrei Cherny emphasizes the importance of electing the right people to Congress to address existential threats to democracy
Andrei Cherny worries about personal threats to basic freedoms under Trump's presidency
[0:22:44 - 0:32:41] Economic agenda for Democrats, focusing on climate change and middle class opportunity
Andrei Cherny emphasizes the need for Democrats to have a positive economic agenda and address issues of inequality and lack of hope in society
Cherny advocates for federal investment in clean energy jobs and infrastructure in Arizona, citing the potential for the state to become a leader in the industry
Andrei Cherny emphasizes the need to address the climate crisis while creating economic opportunity for the middle class
Cherny criticizes David Schweikert for voting against investigating price gouging and taking money from billionaires and corporations
[0:32:41 - 0:36:17] Climate change and banking ethics
John Schwarz and Andrei Cherny discuss inflation under Trump and Biden
Cherny stepped down as CEO but the company is still going strong, with a focus on helping people and businesses fight climate change
Andrei Cherny founded Aspiration in 2013 to help people make their money matter by providing fair bank accounts and ensuring their dollars aren't used for fossil fuel projects
[0:36:17 - 0:41:12] How to win a congressional seat by targeting voters who supported other candidates in the past
Andrei Cherny explains how he reached out to independent and Republican voters in 2022 election
Cherny highlights his ability to connect with voters and win over Schweikert supporters
Andrei Cherny highlights David Schweiker's unpopularity due to ethics violations and extreme views
Cherny's campaign outraised Schweiker in every quarter, demonstrating enthusiasm from everyday people
[0:41:12 - 0:44:30] Foreign policy, nuclear weapons, and labor unions
Andrei Cherny discusses the importance of diplomacy in addressing nuclear threats
Cherny emphasizes the need for a different approach to arms control in a multipolar world
Andrei Cherny and Michael Bryan discuss Ukraine's example and the pressure it creates for countries to seek nuclear weapons
Paul Stapleton-Smith and Andrei Cherny emphasize the importance of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act and strong labor unions in building a strong middle class and growing the economy
[0:44:30 - 0:57:52] Economic policy and messaging for the 2024 election
Daniszewski suggests that Biden needs a similar messenger to connect with the public on economic issues, like Robert Reich did during Clinton's presidency
Joseph Daniszewski and Andrei Cherny discuss Bill Clinton's successful messaging on the economy during his presidency