FORWARD

by Andrew Yang

In other words, I would pivot the answer to address the substance of my campaign. But any number of alternative responses went through my head at different times, all of them at least equally truthful: “Well, I was editor of the Columbia Law Review and passed the bar on my first try, so I understand law and policy better than most.” “I’ve run a private company that became number one in the country in its category and was acquired by a public company for millions of dollars, so I understand business.” “I’ve worked in entrepreneurship and technology for more than a decade, so I understand technology.” “I worked in health-care software for four years, including working on-site in hospitals in the Bronx, Newark, and suburban Florida, so I understand health care.” “I was the CEO of an education company for five years and interviewed and hired hundreds of teachers and taught thousands of students, so I understand education.” “I started a national nonprofit that impacts thousands of people to this day, so I understand philanthropy and social impact.” “I’m a husband and the father of two young boys, one of whom is autistic, so I understand the realities of raising a family.” “I grew up the son of immigrants, so I know what it’s like to feel like the odd person out while trying to fit in.” “Well, I have started a national movement that has raised tens of millions of dollars from hundreds of thousands of everyday Americans, so I understand fighting for people.” “I’m under the age of...