Allan Fung is a former congressional candidate for Rhode Island, a two-time Republican Governor nominee, and the former Mayor of Cranston, RI. During his tenure as mayor, Allan reformed his beloved city, turning it into one of the Top 50 Cities to Live in America. In addition, he has been nationally recognized for his work in fighting Anti-Asian bias and promoting Asian Americans in government. After leaving the mayor’s office with an astounding 82% approval rating in 2020 due to term limits, Allan returned to practicing law as a Partner at Pannone, Lopes, Devereaux, and O’Gara.

Allan is living proof that the American Dream is attainable due to his parent’s sacrifices – leaving family and friends in Hong Kong to move to the U.S. and create a better life for their family. Their hard work and sacrifices, coupled with Allan’s work ethic, led him to become the first in his family to graduate, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Rhode Island College and graduating with honors from Suffolk University Law School in Boston.

Allan joins me today to share his experience while running for congressional office in Rhode Island. We discuss the power of connecting with voters while on the campaign trail and what Alan believes campaigning for higher office truly means. Alan shares the most memorable moments he experienced while campaigning and how Donald Trump ‘teasing’ his decision to re-run for presidency impacted the 2022 General Election. We also discuss why our government needs political diversity, what American voters can do to help promote political diversity across the country, and why the Republican party needs to adopt new, modern strategies to get more voters to the polls.

“As the candidate, you become the voice for those individuals.” - Allan Fung

This week on Political Contessa:
Allan’s experience while running for Congress
The value of having a supportive partner or spouse
The power of connecting with voters on the campaign trail
How Donald Trump ‘teasing’ his decision to run for president again impacted the general election
Balancing Democratic and Republican voices in higher office
What RI voters can do to help promote political diversity
Adopting new techniques and technology to improve voter turnout

Connect with Alan Fung:
Fung for Congress Website
Allan Fung on Facebook
Allan Fung on Twitter

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Allan Fung is a former congressional candidate for Rhode Island, a two-time Republican Governor nominee, and the former Mayor of Cranston, RI. During his tenure as mayor, Allan reformed his beloved city, turning it into one of the Top 50 Cities to Live in America. In addition, he has been nationally recognized for his work in fighting Anti-Asian bias and promoting Asian Americans in government. After leaving the mayor’s office with an astounding 82% approval rating in 2020 due to term limits, Allan returned to practicing law as a Partner at Pannone, Lopes, Devereaux, and O’Gara.
Allan is living proof that the American Dream is attainable due to his parent’s sacrifices – leaving family and friends in Hong Kong to move to the U.S. and create a better life for their family. Their hard work and sacrifices, coupled with Allan’s work ethic, led him to become the first in his family to graduate, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Rhode Island College and graduating with honors from Suffolk University Law School in Boston.
Allan joins me today to share his experience while running for congressional office in Rhode Island. We discuss the power of connecting with voters while on the campaign trail and what Alan believes campaigning for higher office truly means. Alan shares the most memorable moments he experienced while campaigning and how Donald Trump ‘teasing’ his decision to re-run for presidency impacted the 2022 General Election. We also discuss why our government needs political diversity, what American voters can do to help promote political diversity across the country, and why the Republican party needs to adopt new, modern strategies to get more voters to the polls.
“As the candidate, you become the voice for those individuals.” - Allan Fung
This week on Political Contessa:
<ul>
<li>Allan’s experience while running for Congress</li>
<li>The value of having a supportive partner or spouse</li>
<li>The power of connecting with voters on the campaign trail</li>
<li>How Donald Trump ‘teasing’ his decision to run for president again impacted the general election</li>
<li>Balancing Democratic and Republican voices in higher office</li>
<li>What RI voters can do to help promote political diversity</li>
<li>Adopting new techniques and technology to improve voter turnout</li>
</ul>
Connect with Alan Fung:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.fungforri.com/">Fung for Congress Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/afung1">Allan Fung on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/allanfungri">Allan Fung on Twitter</a></li>
</ul>
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Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.

My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.

I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.

Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit Political Contessa.

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, &amp; federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.
My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.
I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.
Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit <a href="https://www.politicalcontessa.com">Political Contessa.</a>

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.  My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.  I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.  Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit Political Contessa.

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Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech.

Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.

I’m Jennifer. I’m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.

I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.

Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit Political Contessa.

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech.
Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, &amp; federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.
I&rsquo;m Jennifer. I&rsquo;m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I&rsquo;m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.
I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I&rsquo;m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.
Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit <a href="https://www.politicalcontessa.com">Political Contessa.</a>