Damjan Denoble believes it’s time for a Great New Society, a comprehensive package of legislative reforms that focus on affordability, climate change and the social safety net.

He also wants to see the Democratic party fight the Trump administration’s deportation efforts.

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But he doesn’t think Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-3rd District) is the person to help lead the district. He’s part of a growing number of Democrats challenging incumbents.

“If we want a future, we need to create actual legislators who will go back and fight for major pieces of legislation,” Damjan, an immigration lawyer, said.

DeLauro is recovering from surgery earlier this week and members of her communications team did not respond to multiple request

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