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Emily Cherniack

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The antidote to politics as usual: A new kind of candidate.

These servant leaders are just a few of those across the country who are leading this movement to put character and service back into our politics.

As we head into Election Day and cap off the most expensive midterm election in U.S. history, Americans can be forgiven for feeling exhausted with “politics as usual.” Between the millions spent on negative advertising and the nonstop coverage that seems to prize the sensational over the substance, it’s understandable that a clear majority of Americans feel like our nation is on the wrong track.

But amidst the polarization and partisan mud-slinging that’s come to define our national politics, we’ve seen a new story emerge this cycle: one of a new kind of political candidate who can rise above tribal partisanship to put people over politics and service to others over elevating themselves.

They’re veterans who have dedicated their lives to putting our country first and have shown that they can be the antidote to what our politics needs.

We’ve seen the impact of these servant leaders on campaign trails across the country.



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