Candidate anecdotes, TV-judge jokes lighten campaign forum
May 30, 2026 | Campaign and Election (TVW), Washington
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In the event's rapid-fire format, Dave Larson told several light anecdotes to connect with the audience. He recounted a traffic-case exchange—"at least you're not at the dentist"—and said his brother likened him to "Judge Wapner," the original TV judge, drawing laughs and easing the tone.
Larson also described meeting U.S. Supreme Court justices, including an interaction with Justice Sonia Sotomayor that he said surprised him. The interviewer and audience kept the segment playful while the candidate used the anecdotes to humanize his campaign.
Larson also described meeting U.S. Supreme Court justices, including an interaction with Justice Sonia Sotomayor that he said surprised him. The interviewer and audience kept the segment playful while the candidate used the anecdotes to humanize his campaign.
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