
"It’s an honor to be standing here in a city that has built things—real things—with calloused hands and unshakable pride. A city that knows what it means to work, to rise, to fight for the future."
"I’m Askari Pierre, and I came here tonight not to ask for your vote first—but for your belief. Because I believe in Anderson. I believe in working people. And I believe that the best days of this city are still ahead."
"Let’s be real: Anderson has taken hit after hit over the decades. GM left. Wages fell. And the promises from the state? Mostly hot air."
"But through all of it, you’ve kept going. You’ve raised families. You’ve opened businesses. You’ve coached football and made meals stretch. You’ve done your part."
"Now it’s time Indiana did its part."
"When I’m in the governor’s office, we’re not going to throw tax breaks at out-of-state corporations while Anderson crumbles. We’re going to invest in places that made this state what it is."
"I have a jobs plan that’s not just about statistics—it’s about stability. That means:"
"Rebuilding Indiana manufacturing with union jobs tied to infrastructure, clean energy, and transportation."
"Supporting small and mid-sized businesses with state-backed lending and grant programs."
"Expanding vocational education, so young people can get to work without drowning in debt."
"This isn’t a theory. It’s what I’ve lived. My family didn’t have much growing up. We didn’t talk politics around the dinner table—we talked hours, layoffs, and how to stretch a dollar."
"So no, I’m not here to play political games. I’m here to bring results home—to cities like this."
"It’s a disgrace that in a city like Anderson, people still have to drive for miles just to find care they can afford. We’re going to change that."
"We’ll expand community health clinics."
"Protect union healthcare plans."
"And bring mental health services out of the shadows and into the neighborhoods that need them most."
"Because no working person should ever have to choose between a paycheck and a doctor’s visit."
"Now I know, Anderson’s seen its fair share of politicians. Folks who come here for a photo op and disappear after the polls close."
"I’m not that guy. And you’re not a photo op. You’re the heart of this state. And it’s time you were treated like it."
"Whether you’re a steelworker or a nurse, a union welder or a retired schoolteacher—this campaign is about building a future where you’re seen, you’re respected, and you’re part of the solution."
"So tonight, I’m asking you to dig deep—not just in your wallets, but in your belief that Anderson deserves better. That the past isn’t the only thing this city is known for—that the future can be, too."
"Let’s organize. Let’s mobilize. Let’s knock on doors and raise our voices. Because if we stand together—we win together."
"Thank you, Anderson. Let’s build it back. Stronger. Smarter. Together."
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