As president of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Ms. Ploeger understands the struggles of small businesses.
"Only one person running truly understands the struggles of an Akron child born into poverty.
Eli understands the struggles of LAUSD first hand as his mom, Devra, worked in the District for years as a counselor until budget cuts eliminated her position.
James wrote that in the 2016 presidential race, only one person running understands the struggles of a kid born into poverty in Akron, Ohio.
"I don't see myself as being a 'hero' or 'amazing' ― I'm just a real person who understands the struggles of motherhood".
"Someone who grew up here and who understands the struggles of Muslim youth and will be able to relate," Adam said about the ideal candidate.
He's a person of color who understands the struggles of immigrants -- Brizard's parents fled Haiti during the regime of "Baby Doc Duvalierr, leaving him and his siblings behind until they could bring them to the U.S. when Brizard was 11.
"We need a leader who truly understands the struggles of small business owners and has the technical expertise to navigate the maze of complex programs to steer the SBA in the right direction," said Amanda Ballantyne, national director of the the Main Street Alliance, a national network of small business coalitions.
Through them you understand the struggle of a people and the resilience of a people".
