Um Civics: "Shit’s Terrible" The Marie G. Paradox

This week on Um, Sir, we take a deep dive into Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. The vibes, the votes, the “I’m not like other Democrats” energy, and ask the question: who exactly is this for? From SAVE Act support to ICE funding to car analogies that never quite land, we unpack the rural vs. Seattle narrative, Blue Dog politics, and what it actually means to represent working people without throwing your own base under the bus. It’s nuanced. It’s spicy. It’s a little exasperated. And yes… shit’s terrible. 

Note: She did, in fact, end up voting against the Save Act the very next day. Did she see our "bang" reel on Instagram?

CHECK OUT
Snohomish Podcast Network
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on What Urbanites Get Wrong about Rural America - Blue City Blues Podcast with David Hyde and Sandeep Kaushik
Seattle Nice Podcast - with David Hyde, Erica Barnett, and Sandeep Kaushik
"Shit’s Terrible” – ICE Funding Defense Clip  - Instagram 
Bumper Stickers & Branding (October 2024)  - Instagram 
I Can’t Believe I’m Still Saying This” (Fundraising Video – June 28, 2025)  - Instagram 

READ
The Betrayals of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez by Karissa Halstrom - Current Affairs
Blue Dogs aim to grow their ranks - Politico 

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LEARN MORE
Five Things to Know About the SAVE America Act - Bipartisan Policy Center
Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez - House of Representatives Webpage
Um Civics: "Shit’s Terrible" The Marie G. Paradox
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