Summary
Cameron Kasky, a young activist who survived a school shooting in 2018, is running to become a member of Congress for New York's 12th District. He aims to pass progressive policies such as Medicare-for-All and abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Kasky wants to bring change by challenging traditional Democratic strategies and focusing on issues important to progressive voters.
Key Facts
- Cameron Kasky is running for Congress in New York's 12th District.
- He survived a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.
- Kasky co-founded a group advocating for stricter gun laws after the shooting.
- He wants to promote policies like Medicare-for-All and abolishing ICE.
- Kasky identifies as a democratic socialist and focuses on affordability issues.
- He believes Democrats need to be more oppositional to President Trump and Republicans.
- Recent polls show growing support for socialist policies among Democrats and others.
