Ed Sutton - Flying C-17s from Afghanistan to the SC State Senate
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In this episode, Grace talks with Ed Sutton, a candidate for the new State Senate seat in District 20. Sutton, a Citadel graduate and Air Force veteran, shares his unique journey from military service to politics including his experience as a C-17 pilot flying refugees out during the Kabul evacuation. He outlines his campaign's key issues: infrastructure, housing, and education, and critiques current housing and educational policies in South Carolina. He stresses the importance of nuanced political conversations and local-focused solutions, advocating for less political tribalism and more practical governance.
00:00 Introduction to Ed Sutton
00:36 Ed Sutton's Military Background
01:37 Political Views and Democratic Messaging
04:32 Running for State Senate: District 20
07:12 Challenges and Misconceptions in Politics
09:41 The Kabul Evacuation Experience
17:58 Infrastructure, Housing, and Education Policies
23:14 Controversial Legislation on Education
26:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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