Darnell Leatherwood

Darnell Leatherwood (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 1st Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on March 17, 2020.

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We will continue to strengthen our capacities to leverage resources and opportunities for others. Therefore, we are passionate about public policies that speak directly to the needs of the people and aid in there ability to live their best lives.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Jesus Christ. He is a wonderful example of how servant leadership can change the world.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I've Got the Light of Freedom: The Organizing Tradition and the Mississippi Freedom Struggle

-Charles Payne

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Love

Respect

Honor

Integrity

The Capacity to Communicate

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The represent the interest of the people and to exercise wisdom by doing what is best for the people.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Batman or Black Panther

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. What I will posit here is that I believe it is beneficial for a representative to have previous experience "serving" others.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

I will need to gather the thoughts and perspectives of the people in order to best answer this question. That siad, whatever answers we decide upon, I look forward to us solving them together.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe term limits may serve a beneficial role, via the context of potentially providing the opportunity for new and innovative leadership.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No

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