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36. Congratulations, you're getting your wish.

Alan Grayson is running for his old seat.

“Yesterday, I filed the papers to run for my old seat in Congress, Florida’s 9th Congressional District.

And with your help, we will win >>

I’m running for Congress because our progressive goals – justice, equality and peace – need a champion in Congress.

Think about it. Who can you think of, in the U.S. House of Representatives, whom you would call a champion for progress? On a good day, one or two or three of them. On a bad day, none.

We need someone in Congress who actually knows how to get things done. And I passed 121 pieces of legislation – more than anyone else – even when the Republicans were in charge.

We need someone in Congress who won’t be cowed by Donald Trump’s Twitter feed.

We need someone in Congress who lays the foundation for future progress. Like my Seniors Deserve a Raise Act, for the first increase in Social Security benefits in 43 years. Like my Seniors Have Eyes, Ears and Teeth Act, to expand Medicare to cover eyeglasses, hearing aids and dental care. Like my Freedom From Fear Act, to reinstate the assault weapons ban. Like my College for All Act, introducing the Bernie Sanders free public college law in the House.

Because it’s not enough just to win. You have to make people’s lives better.”