Wala Blegay

And they don't get all of these

packages and all that that's required with a federal worker.

So we have federal contractors who are just getting quick notice that they're going to be laid off and no money to really go.

People are struggling.

We did put out something about paying bills with a nonprofit because we fund a nonprofit.

And we had to say no to a lot of people.

So it is struggle right now.

I think that it is something that many people are not used to.

So they're trying to kind of

go through it.

So right now, a Hoyer endorsement 10 years ago would have sealed the deal.

It would be over.

Because I've been a council member for four years now in Prince George's County.

And prior to that, I was a labor lawyer involved in the community.

I had a show chat with the lawyer.

I've run against a ticket before.

And when I ran against a ticket that was normal times, people would just say, look, I know these people.

I'm going to vote for whoever they recommend.

Now we went door knocking yesterday.

People are asking questions.