Itās populism. You have to see if someoneās policy positions are consistent over time, that they have a specific ideal they are following, vs what they think is the most popular policies.
Granted, itās a huge pain with new politicians when they donāt have that history, but I think Tulsi had a pretty clear history that showed she wasnāt progressive.
I think youāll be surprised at how much asbestos is still used worldwide, including in the US. Weāre not using it as wall and ceiling insulation anymore, but itās still used for things like pipes and vinyl floor tiles.