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Voters say they want real representation — but trust in Congress keeps falling.

In this episode of The Middle Ground Mic, host Joseph Steagall sits down with Eric France, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Illinois’s 2nd District, for an unscripted campaign interview focused on grassroots politics, people-powered leadership, and restoring trust in government.

This conversation goes beyond party labels to explore affordable housing, public safety, economic opportunity, and what real accountability should look like after the election — not just during a campaign.

Is real representation still possible? Or is it just talk?

Learn more about Eric France’s campaign:
https://franceforcongress.com/

1. Introduction and Campaign Focus- Starts at 0:00
2. Background and Experience- Starts at 3:00
3. Local Representation and Infrastructure- Starts at 6:00
4. Public-Private Partnerships and Community Needs- Starts at 9:00
5. Challenges and Accountability in Government- Starts at 12:00

THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT. 

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