Original Article: https://lavozdeanza.com/opinions/2016/10/09/in-cutthroat-rematch-mike-honda-and-ro-khanna-compete-for-most-untrustworthy/

My priority has always been and will always be defending
and fighting for the progressive values that so many within
this district share. I am proud of my track record of delivering
for middle class families in Silicon Valley.With Donald Trump
and Republicans embracing the politics of division, fear,
hatred and racism, it is now more important than ever that I
remain in Congress to ensure our country doesn’t repeat its
past mistakes.
My commitment to public service is fueled by the absence
of our government’s moral leadership during World War II.
I spent my childhood behind bars in a Japanese internment
camp, seen only for what made me different. The people of
this country can count on me to continue fighting for equal
rights for people of all backgrounds. I know that in this day
and age, hatred and prejudice based on one’s identity are
simply unacceptable.
While I’ve dedicated my life to public service — during
my time in the Peace Corps, as a high-school science teacher,
school board member and now in Congress — my opponent
has made a career out of running for public office. Along
the way, he has taken questionable big checks from people
who have been openly hostile toward working families and
organized labor.
There is no limit to whom he will associate with to bankroll
his campaign. My opponent has never held public office, and
it’s worrisome that he could head to Washington so indebted
to right-wing Republican extremists who will undermine our
values.
I’ve never backed down from doing what’s right.
That’s why I’ll keep fighting for you and why I’ll keep
fighting to earn your vote on Nov. 8. There’s so much work
left to do.

I understand the cynicism in your
previous column about my race
against Mike Honda. But, when
you look past the politics, there is
a reason why so many progressives
and Bernie supporters have been
attracted to my campaign. There
is a reason why President Carter
recently endorsed me. Here are
some of the bold progressive stances
I have taken:

1. I have called for free public
college.
2. I have called for abolishing
the superdelegate system.
3. I am one of seven
federal candidates that
doesn’t take a dime from
lobbyists, corporations,
or PACs. http://www.
cleanslatenowaction.org/
candidates.
4. I am opposed to TPP
5. I am for scrapping the cap
and strengthening social
security.
We have had tremendous support
at De Anza. I hope to earn your vote
on my progressive platform