B Smith's Second Sticks- Case Norton

There's a lot to overcome in our current moment in time, both as non-scripted workers, and as citizens of the United States. Many of us have issue with the daily challenges we face, and there's plenty to complain about. But what if we go beyond our complaints, and take action, and attempt to do something about it? Case Norton, a Georgia-based camera tech, did just that, when he tossed his proverbial hat in the ring for a US House seat this spring. Case ran for election to represent Georgia's 7th district in the US House. He took some time to speak to B Smith's Second Sticks about his unlikely but absolutely inspired political run. We talked about how the process started through Case's desire to offer an alternative to the run-of-the-mill self-serving career politician, or as he put it in his Ballotpedia candidate statement, "I've lived the realities most families here face: rising costs, unaffordable healthcare, stagnant wages, and elected officials who talk at us instead of fighting for us. I'm running because I believe Congress needs fewer career politicians and more people who actually understand the struggles of working-class families." Despite starting his campaign relatively late, and with little start-up money, hIs mercurial run lead him to winning a spot in a run-off in the 2026 Democratic primary on May 19. Although he ultimately lost in the run-off, Case's story is inspirational in the best and most idealistic American way possible. We recount all that, talk about his beginnings in the film and television business in California, and end with his words of hope. Please give this one a listen from start to finish!

Show notes:

https://ballotpedia.org/Case_Norton#Campaign_themes

https://www.case4congress.com/

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