Nadia Milleron Interview: Can an Independent Break the Two-Party System?

Nadia Milleron is running as an independent for Congress in Massachusetts’ 1st District, challenging longtime incumbent Richard Neal and making the case that voters can break through the traditional two-party system. In this Fiercely Independent interview, Milleron discusses the personal tragedy that pushed her into public advocacy after her daughter was killed in the Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, her subsequent fight for aviation safety legislation, and why she ultimately decided to run for Congress. We also discuss: Why she chose to run as an independent Corporate influence over both major parties Social Security, Medicare and health care reform Her proposal to eliminate federal income tax on income under $100,000 Manufacturing and housing affordability in Western Massachusetts Whether an independent member of Congress could hold meaningful leverage in a closely divided House Milleron argues that her campaign could make her the first woman elected to Congress as an independent and says the race represents an opportunity to challenge the political duopoly.