Karishma Manzur, Best for U.S. Senate
The Sept. 8 Democratic primary to replace Senator Shaheen presents a choice: Karishma Manzur, a community and human rights activist, Ph.D. scientist and longtime New Hampshire resident, or Chris Pappas, a status-quo four-term congressperson.
Karishma’s values and record of activism prove she will fight for affordable healthcare for all. In contrast, Pappas, in his seven years in Congress, failed to cosponsor key legislation such as Medicare for All, protections for Social Security and Medicare, minimum nurse staffing ratios and expanded Medicare coverage for seniors.
Karishma understands the hardship of surviving on minimum wage and will support raising the minimum wage. Pappas failed to back legislation for a higher federal minimum wage and national paid sick leave.
Unlike Pappas, who repeatedly supports giving billions of dollars in military aid to Israel despite its genocidal actions in Gaza and assaults throughout the Middle East, Karishma opposes such funding and prioritizes humanitarian concerns and domestic needs.
Unlike Pappas, who voted to sanction International Criminal Court judges investigating Israel’s war crimes, Karishma supports international law and the framework for peaceful resolution of conflicts.
While Pappas accepts donations from AIPAC and its affiliated pro-Israel groups, Karishma will not accept such donations.
Karishma will support working families and stop endless wars that drain U.S. resources, and harm people and the planet.