For me, a partner is someone who comes to the table and negotiates and has difficult conversations, a puppet is someone who entertains on a national stage and has catchphrases like' hello, somebody' -- with folks pulling their strings and giving them talking points.

Shontel Brown

We need someone who has those relationships in place, who can go to The Congressional Black Caucus ' on day one and make sure that we're getting the resources we need, and I am that person.