Joy Fox, who is seeking the Democratic nomination in Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, said she stands out from her opponents because of her roots.

“I grew up here, I live here now, I worked in government here, and I run a small business here,” Fox said in a recent taping of “Beyond the Podium.”

Fox cited the rising cost of prescription drugs, gasoline and groceries as the most important issue facing Rhode Island.

“If we want to solve these problems, we need to change who we send to Washington. I think that we need someone who has to work for a living, not someone who grew up with a trust fund,” Fox said.

The candidate explained why she’s most qualified to tackle those issues.

“My deep roots in this district give me a deep understanding of the challenges we face. I also have the experience of working for Congressman Jim Langevin and Gov. Gina Raimondo. This gives me a unique perspective to be able to hit the ground running on day one for you and your family,” Fox said.

Is there an issue that she's changed her thinking about?

“Given the recent actions of the Supreme Court, especially around Roe v. Wade, I think we do need to examine term limits for justices as well as the size of the court,” Fox said.

Fox named former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of President Jimmy Carter, as a political hero.

“I have had the tremendous opportunity to get to know her and her work and she is a tremendous trailblazer when it comes to raising awareness about mental health issues, as well as for advocating for family caregivers,” Fox said.

Fox also shared the best advice she’s ever received.

“When faced when a challenging problem or something that we need to solve, it’s always good to have a diverse set of opinions around the table,” Fox said. “It’s why I think we need to send the first Democratic woman to Congress from Rhode Island.”

“The different perspectives we can put around the table, the better solutions we’ll find for everyone,” Fox said.

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