University of Georgia philosophy professor Richard Dien Winfield held his campaign launch for the Georgia 10th district on Jan. 13 at the East Athens Educational Dance Center. Winfield is running as a democrat on a platform of social rights. “It was cool to see people here and excited. It was a good energy. To me, just seeing people show up and seeing that people are interested in what he’s saying, that gives me hope that people like his message and want to get involved,” Winfield campaign volunteer Andrea Farnham said.
Several people have announced candidacy for Congress to represent the Georgia 10th district, including University of Georgia philosophy professor Richard Dien Winfield.
University of Georgia philosophy professor Richard Dien Winfield launched his campaign for the United States House of Representatives in Georgia’s 10th district on Jan. 13.
The campaign launch took place from 3 to 4 p.m. at the East Athens Educational Dance Center and was attended by many members of the community.
“We’ve been breaking our backs trying to make sure this went right and it was a really great success. We had a great crowd, really excited,” campaign manager David Herald said. “I feel like people we’re really responsive to Richard’s message and I’m excited about the promise of the change that that can bring.”
Winfield’s platform is centered on social rights, primarily fair wages and a federal job guarantee.
“We need to bring to Washington a bold program of social rights anchored in guaranteed jobs,” Winfield said at the campaign launch. “The solution to our economic insecurity consists in a bold social rights agenda.”
Winfield will be running against Chalis Montgomery in the democratic primary, and the winner will face a Republican in the general election on Nov. 6. The incumbent, Republican Rep. Jody Hice, has held the seat for four years.
“I have a hard time finding candidates that I’m really excited about. Usually, it’s just same old, same old, but Richard’s ideas actually seem like they would transform the things I care about,” Winfield campaign volunteer Andrea Farnham said. “It seems to me that the idea (of guaranteed jobs) is bigger than any party. It’s a solution for anyone who is having a hard time.”
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