Driving It Home with Patti VasquezPatti Vasquez is joined by Shasti Conrad, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee.
The interview examined Democratic election gains, the party’s strategy, and the work needed to sustain public trust. Here are a few highlights from the conversation:
- Conrad credited investment in state-level infrastructure, including voter registration, poll observer training, and legal support, with helping the party compete beyond traditional battlegrounds.
- She described the results as reflecting concerns about affordability and Republican overreach, alongside outreach to diverse communities.
- She said voter-protection efforts should remain active through election certification, while noting that anticipated intimidation at polling places did not materialize.
- She emphasized that winning depends on delivering results and maintaining public engagement and accountability.
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).
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