Our Interview with Christine Triebsch

You are not a career politician. Who or what inspired you to run for office?

November 8, 2016 “inspired” me. I was concerned about the tone and direction the county has taken. There comes a time when you have to get off of the sidelines and get into the game. This race opened up and I jumped in — and here I am.

What issues are most important to you and your campaign?

Education, health care and jobs.

Do you want Single Payer health care or to keep and tweak ACA?

I believe all Georgians should have quality, comprehensive, affordable healthcare. Right now, the ACA should be tweaked, not repealed. Medicaid was not expanded in Georgia, but it should be expanded now. I am not opposed to exploring a Single Payer Health Care system, but it would have to prove to be the best option for the people of Georgia before I could commit to support a Single Payer system.

Who did you vote for in the presidential primaries? What do you have to say people who voted the opposite, and how do you think we can unify the Democratic Party?

I voted for Hillary. At the time, I thought she had the best chance of winning the presidency. Each vote is personal. I do not judge anyone who voted for Bernie. Hillary and Bernie had much in common.

Right now the Republicans have a supermajority in the State Senate. This means that they can ram though any legislation, continue their gerrymandering or unilaterally put a constitutional amendment on the ballot. So, the first order of business would be to level the playing field and vote Democrats into the State Senate. The Democrats must then work with the majority party and find common ground for the good of all.

On the other hand, what common ground does your campaign have with Trump supporters? What issues matter voters in Georgia, regardless of political affiliation?

Unfortunately, I do not think there is much common ground; however I would hope that many Trump supporters may want reasonable, compassionate, common sense people serving in the Georgia State Senate.

How are you going to help create more jobs? What actions are you going to take to expand the job market or increase wages?

I would support legislation that promotes business opportunities and economic development throughout the state of Georgia.

What is the most dire need in Georgia, that you could work to fix/help?

“Dire” is a matter of perspective. To me the dire issue right now is that of Healthcare. As I said before, all Georgians should have quality, comprehensive, affordable health care. I would do what I could to make that happen.

Who has endorsed you?

VoteProChoice; Progressive Democrats of North Cobb — South Cherokee; Galvanize Georgia; Infinite Hope Coalition.

What else do you want to share with our readers?

I am a family and juvenile law attorney. I own my own law practice. I work with families on a daily basis to help them with their most emotional and complex issues. My husband is a 20 plus year public school teacher. We have two teenagers in public schools. I will bring my legal education, the law and the fact that I am a mother to the State Senate — and we all know, moms get things done. I ask for your vote for Georgia State Senate (ChristineForGA.com)