Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey

Opinion: The Hill 1-1-2026

January 02, 20260 min read

“No, I won’t call him Gov. IDGAF. I think that’s a bit disrespectful.”

- Senator Steve Hershey, quoted in The Hill

Opinion - Encouraging signs of political civility bring hope for 2026

Washington, D.C.:

A recent opinion piece published by The Hill highlights growing signs that politics doesn’t have to be defined by cynicism or disrespect. The article points to leaders choosing substance over theatrics, including Senator Steve Hershey, who was recognized for rejecting partisan name-calling and leading with civility.

Read the full opinion piece at The Hill:
Encouraging signs of political civility bring hope for 2026

Jeannette Blake

Campaign Communications Consultant to Senator Steve Hershey

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