Since she was elected, Kshama Sawant has ignored District 3.
Her interests are national .. as part of a movement that she sees herself leading., I doubt many outside of that circle take her seriously. In practice, she has been obstructive. In particular, she sees herself as a self-chosen leader of groups, especially African Americans, in a time when that community has fled her District.
She makes bizarre claims to be an economist .. based on a PhD thesis that has never been published. I actually read it. That theis on the effect of education in her homeland or India, was .. to me .. simplistic. It contained math that even I saw as weak. I had it read by a friend who is a highly respected economist. He was underwhelmed and doubted she would ever get a job as an economist.
So I am opposed to Sawant. I know less about Egan but he is obviously competent and very involved in this District. He calls out Sawant’s self serving politics and emphasizes District 3 needs. Will he meet my ideals? I do not know .. I hope he will grow a lot in the job! It seems clear that HE wants to represent District 3.
