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Can an Independent Beat the Machine? with Mike Thurow
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Can an Independent candidate realistically win a seat in Congress? Former firefighter Mike Thurow joins host Joseph Steagall on The MiddleGround Mic to share why he bypassed party politics to run in Wisconsin's 6th District. Thurow breaks down the corrupting power of corporate money, the challenges of third-party ballot access, and how direct public service shapes his approach to representation. Connect with the campaign: Official Site: https://www.thurowforcongress.com/ Text & Updates: https://mtwi6.com/ Chapters: 0:00 - Can an Independent Win? 2:15 - From Firefighter to Congressional Candidate 6:40 - Breaking Free from the Two-Party Machine 12:10 - How Corporate Money Ruined Politics…