This week on Um, Sir, we take a deep dive into Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. The vibes, the votes, the “I’m not like other Democrats” energy, and ask the question: who exactly is this for? From SAVE Act support to ICE funding to car analogies that never quite land, we unpack the rural vs. Seattle narrative, Blue Dog politics, and what it actually means to represent working people without throwing your own base under the bus. It’s nuanced. It’s spicy. It’s a little exasperated. And yes… shit’s terrible. 

Note: She did, in fact, end up voting against the Save Act the very next day. Did she see our "bang" reel on Instagram?

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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on What Urbanites Get Wrong about Rural America - Blue City Blues Podcast with David Hyde and Sandeep Kaushik

Seattle Nice Podcast - with David Hyde, Erica Barnett, and Sandeep Kaushik

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I'm definitely not your typical candidate for Congress - Facebook
Running an Auto Repair Shop (August 2024 Reel) - Instagram 

"Shit’s Terrible” – ICE Funding Defense Clip  - Instagram 

Bumper Stickers & Branding (October 2024)  - Instagram 

Border Security / Fentanyl Messaging Shift (June 2024 Ad) - Facebook

“I Can’t Believe I’m Still Saying This” (Fundraising Video – June 28, 2025)  - Instagram 

4/24 Outside Marie Glusenkamp Perez’s Town Hall - TikTok

That’s it! Emily is growing out her bangs. Thanks for the “heads up” - Instagram

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The Betrayals of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez by Karissa Halstrom - Current Affairs
Blue Dogs aim to grow their ranks - Politico 

Israel bars Muslim Reps. Omar and Tlaib from visiting the country - NBC News

Gluesenkamp Perez Releases Statement After Voting to Reopen the Government - Press Release

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joins other Democrats to vote against SAVE America Act - The Columbian 

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Five Things to Know About the SAVE America Act - Bipartisan Policy Center

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez - House of Representatives Webpage

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