Sep 18, 2017
In 2016, Anthony Delcollo overcame a gigantic registration disadvantage and won against a 26-year incumbent. In this episode, Anthony discusses the tragedy that marked the beginning of his campaign, how being adopted has shaped him as a person, and some personal challenges he has overcome.
1:30 - You pulled off a major upset, how did you win?
3:00 - Did you win, or did your opponent lose?
5:00 - What was your first interest in politics?
7:20 - Did you face any resistance from people you cared about or people that are influential in the community advising you not to run?
11:00 - How did you handle the emotions of the untimely passing of your mother right before your campaign launch?
14:50 - Talk to me about the darkest time in the campaign, when you didn’t think you would win.
17:20 - How was election night?
22:30 - What’s been your biggest lesson so far as an elected official?
26:20 - Can you reflect on being adopted and how it has shaped you as a person?
32:30 - What’s the biggest challenge you’ve dealt with?
35:30 - What’s a personal habit of yours that helps you?
38:00 - What would you say to other young people thinking about going into politics?
44:30 - What book had the most profound impact on your life?