What is it like to battle the most far right ideas of the GOP in a red state where they hold all the power? How do you stop the onslaught of extremist policies from gender affirming care to abortion when you're working with a weak hand? Missouri Representative Crystal Quade has been fighting it for 6 years as Minority Floor Leader and now she’s running for governor. There are lessons for everyone in Missouri as we fight for our democracy nationwide. Crystal represents parts of Greene County and Springfield and has served as the Democratic Floor Leader throughout her six years in office. She is a Democratic candidate for governor of Missouri. Learn more about her and her campaign at https://crystalquade.com/.

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