America's Teacher of the Year is running for Congress & this is her first campaign ad:

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America's Teacher of the Year is running for Congress — here's her first campaign ad
3:33 PM - Jul 14, 2018

[rurallib]

1. Looks like Connecticut's 5th district

wish her well

[TygrBright]

2. This seat is already Democratic. Is Elizabeth Esty not running again? n/t

[tammywammy]

3. Esty isn't running for re-election.

Esty (D-Conn.), who was first elected to the House in 2012, came under fire on Thursday after The Washington Post and other news outlets reported allegations that the chief of staff, Tony Baker, had repeatedly harassed and on one occasion punched a subordinate, Anna Kain, while the two worked in Esty’s office.

In a statement, the lawmaker said it was right for her to bow out of the next election.

“I have determined that it is in the best interest of my constituents and my family to end my time in Congress at the end of this year and not seek reelection,” Esty said. “Too many women have been harmed by harassment in the workplace. In the terrible situation in my office, I could have and should have done better.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/esty-calls-for-ethics-review-of-her-handling-of-baker-allegations-dismissal/2018/04/02/7ed2cc14-3685-11e8-9c0a-85d477d9a226_story.html?utm_term=.8830ae6ab01d

[TygrBright]

4. Thanks! Hayes sounds like a great pick to replace her. n/t