Former Mayor Joyce Craig on Bringing Hands-on Experience and Passion to the Governor’s Office

An Honorable Profession

In this week’s episode, the NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with former Manchester, NH, Mayor and Democratic nominee for Governor Joyce Craig. Joyce talks about what it has been like on the campaign trail and the issues that matter most to voters, including affordable housing and reproductive freedom. She also reflects on her accomplishments as Mayor, her self-care routine while campaigning, and what initially prompted her to get involved in public service. Joyce shares what makes her campaign unique in New Hampshire, the possibility of flipping seats in the state legislature, and the importance of voting. Tune in to hear Joyce’s message for voters as she enters the home stretch of the campaign.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:10] Welcome to An Honorable Profession, the podcast.

• [00:30] Details about The New Deal organization.

• [01:00] An introduction to our guest, Joyce Craig, and what to expect from this episode.

• [02:10] How Joyce feels about her close race for Governor.

• [03:00] She shares her thoughts on what is currently on voters’ minds.

• [04:20] What she’d like to see in the Governor’s office stemming from her days as Mayor.

• [06:00] The issues of housing and reproductive freedom.

• [08:00] Why she believes that reproductive freedom should be between a woman and her doctor (and nothing to do with a politician).

• [08:30] She speaks to people’s enthusiasm across the different campaigns.

• [09:50] The importance of seeing and getting to meet candidates.

• [11:00] How Joyce takes care of herself throughout the campaign.

• [12:50] She unpacks what initially prompted her to get involved in public service.

• [13:55] A driving factor: seeking quality public education for New Hampshire.

• [16:00] Her thoughts on the possibility of putting in a legislative chamber in New Hampshire.

• [17:30] Post-election: What needs to happen in New Hampshire to repair politics and start the process of rebuilding.

• [19:20] Joyce’s closing statement to voters in New Hampshire.