Sasha Urban editorAlyssa Milano is still considering a run for congress. Milano first confirmed in June that she was looking at mounting a campaign in 2024 for California’s very red fourth congressional district seat.However, she now tells Variety that she doesn’t actually think she could win.
But no matter.“My thought is, even if I’m not winning, which I don’t think I can, I can collect data for the next candidate,” Milano said Thursday night at GLAAD and the National Football League’s “Night of Pride” event. “It’s all about progress, which is what progressives are all about.
I think sometimes we lose sight of that. But, you know, I’m hopeful that that district can turn at some point and maybe I can help contribute to that.” With the GLAAD evening focused on LGBTQ+ representation in sports and its impact on young people, Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill was certainly at top of mind for many.
If passed, the bill would ban the discussion of LGBTQ+ topics in Florida public schools.“God, I can’t with all of the oppressive, hurtful policy that has been presented and is passing on a state level,” Milano said. “It is absolutely heartbreaking.
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