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The Secret to Winning Moderates: U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego on My Body. My Pod. Episode 2
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Join us for an honest conversation with Sen. Ruben Gallego, who grew up with a single mom and three sisters in Arizona—and brings that experience to his fight for reproductive freedom.
He talks with our President and CEO, Mini Timmaraju, about why Democrats should stay firm on abortion rights, what it meant to take parental leave, and how Democrats are holding the line during the government shutdown—defending families who depend on affordable care and reproductive freedom.
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Senator Gallego has been a steadfast voice for reproductive freedom, championing abortion and health care access for Arizonans. As a Marine veteran, son of immigrants, and father of young children, his perspective is grounded in empathy and action.
In this episode, Gallego reflects on how his upbringing in a working-class Latino family and experience as a father informs his belief that no one should have to fight this hard to get basic health care.
He and Mini talk about what’s at stake in the government shutdown, why protecting affordable care is part of reproductive freedom, and how connection—even across party lines—can coexist with conviction.
🔑 Key Take Aways: Connection and Conviction
“Most voters are very nuanced,” says Senator Gallego, urging the importance of having tough conversations. “I’m not afraid to have discussions with Arizona voters whether Democrat, Republican, or Independent, even though we’re going to have disagreements.”
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The Secret to Winning Moderates: U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego on My Body. My Pod. Episode 2
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