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Paul Thoresen's avatar

As I person who likely could probably historically be described as a Clinton Democrat, I hear you! Lately I have been feeling more like a JFK Democrat 😉

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M Shulman's avatar

“Laments erosion of compromise in current council, rise of ideological rigidity.”

I’ve always envisioned myself being fiscally moderate and socially liberal. The last couple years have been jaw-dropping for me, as I watch myself being outflanked on the left. I wonder if Jenkins feels similarly. While I don’t want what the now-mainstream Republicans are selling, I’m not interested in what the liberal wing of the city council is selling either.

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Paul Thoresen's avatar

It is great hearing Andrea Jenkins's perspective on 38th and Chicago. Nice reminder that Chicago avenue is a major thoroughfare that needs to have transportation flowing through the intersection. Very pragmatic view that they have. The comparison to what happens when a road gets cut off like Nicolette Ave. Straight from Andrea saying that a pedestrian Mall is not a practical solution for this intersection. I wish fellow council members would listen .

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ML's avatar

Good interview. Thanks for bringing up Guaranteed Basic Income. This topic needs to be discussed more often as being part of the solution to end poverty, homelessness, city-wide crime, and to lift everyone up...

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