Richard is joined by Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), who discussed her efforts to prevent privatization of the U.S. Postal Service, criticizing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's consolidation of distribution centers and schedule changes. She called attention to the Trump administration's plan to dissolve the USPS Board of Governors and move the service under the Department of Commerce, potentially leading to privatization.

Budzinski said she "can't think of a more important time for people to be in public service," noting the high turnout for a recent tele-town hall, where almost 10,000 people dialed in (five times the usual number), and highlighted an "impromptu town hall" that took place Staunton, Illinois, which, she said, "was just going to be a small gathering of us as Democrats. It ended up being 125 people. And I just think it speaks to the level of anxiety that is out there with voters. And some of the things I've been trying to work on is, what can we be doing to channel this energy to fight back?" 

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