Democratic candidate for Delaware Attorney General, Dwayne Bensing, recently joined host Jakim on The Hard Talk with Jakim SHOWThe Hard Talk with Jakim SHOW for a wide-ranging, unscripted conversation about what independent legal leadership looks like for the First State.
As the legal director of the ACLU of Delaware and vice chair of the State Human and Civil Rights Commission, Dwayne shared his perspective on how the Attorney General's office can move past the traditional "playbook of yesterday" to aggressively protect everyday consumers, workers, and families.
Key Takeaways from the Interview
During the nearly hour-long broadcast, Dwayne and Jakim tackled some of the most urgent issues facing Delawareans today:
1. Standing Up to the "Broligarchy" & Corporate Overreach
Dwayne drew a sharp contrast between his vision and the current administration’s record on corporate accountability. He criticized the decision to allow tech giants like OpenAI to transition smoothly from non-profit to for-profit status to the benefit of billionaires, rather than protecting public data.
2. Demanding True Transparency in Police Excessive Force Incidents
Addressing the recent tragic shooting of Kadir Skinner in Wilmington, Dwayne reiterated his firm support for the NAACP's call to immediately release police body camera footage. He pointed out that under the incumbent's tenure, all 25 cases of police-involved fatalities were ruled justified — a track record that undermines public trust. Dwayne argued that transparency protects both communities and good officers, noting that "sunlight is the best disinfectant."
3. Fixing Broken Systems for Domestic Violence Survivors
Drawing from his work on the state's LGBTQ+ Commission, Dwayne highlighted the systemic failures that re-victimize survivors of domestic abuse, particularly in same-sex relationships where complaints are frequently not taken seriously. He called for a fundamental overhaul of how law enforcement and the courts handle these traumatic cases.
4. Reclaiming Our Democracy from Mega-Donors
Dwayne addressed the massive influx of corporate super PAC money in Delaware elections, pointing out that his campaign is strictly a people-powered movement. Coming from a working-class background where his parents had to file for bankruptcy, Dwayne shared that his moral compass will always be rooted in helping everyday people, not impressing "corporate overlords."
Lightning Round: Where Dwayne Stands
To close out the show, Jakim hit Dwayne with a rapid-fire lightning round on critical policy areas:
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