Posted on 08/09/2007 5:26:30 PM PDT by hardback
Citing her son as inspiration, a tearful Cindy Sheehan announced her candidacy Thursday for the U.S. House of Representatives.
The anti-war activist is running as an independent against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco in Congress since 1987.
"The country is ripe for a change," said Sheehan, who spoke at a podium with her son's photograph attached to it. "It's going to start right here and right now."
Sheehan's 24-year-old son, Casey, was killed in Iraq in 2004. Since then, she has gained international notoriety by setting up camp outside President Bush's Texas ranch and demanding to meet with the president.
Last month, she announced her intention to run against Pelosi if the speaker didn't move to impeach Bush by July 23. On Thursday, she said Pelosi had "protected the status quo" of the corporate elite and had lost touch with people in her district, most of whom, she said, want American troops out of Iraq.
Nadeam Elshami, spokesman for Pelosi, said the speaker has always opposed the war in Iraq and has focused on bringing troops home "safely and soon."
He would not comment on Sheehan's candidacy.
Sheehan admitted she has no funds for a campaign, but planned to immediately get started raising money. Without giving further specifics, Sheehan said she wouldn't accept money from corporations and would run on a platform of universal health care.
Sheehan said she also wants to make college affordable and improve ethics in the legislative and executive branches.
She also said the money being spent on the war in Iraq would be better spent domestically.
Daniel Ellsberg, the former high-level Pentagon analyst who in 1969 leaked the Pentagon Papers to Congress and the media, showed his support for Sheehan. Ellsberg was arrested twice with other protesters outside Bush's Texas ranch.
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Actually, Cin, that might be your shoes....have you considered a fresh pair of Birkenstocks and some foot powder?
I used to wonder why I couldn’t manage to feel sorry for her. Having lost her son and all.............welp, I don’t even try anymore.
I buried my first born and managed to do it without pissing on every thing that dear child believed in. I know that her son is in heaven and I hope someday she will be aware of the shame she casts on him. Why does she think she is above the standards of the rest of the whole friggin world????
Exactly! I see virtually no difference between the two moonbats!
yeah...and I wannabe the Grand PoohBaah of WallyWorld....
get a grip folks.
It would be great if she replaced Pelosi though. We need to donate.
Is that a Muslim name?
That is one ugly woman - inside and out. I think I will delete all of my TV news channels if she wins. The thought of seeing her on a daily basis makes me ill.
It would be great if she replaced Pelosi though. We need to donate.
To I_Love_My_Husband:
Are you insane?! Why?
I’m votin’ for Cindy.
Anybody that shakes hands with the tyrant Assad should lose her job.
Woo Hoo! Run Cindy!
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Saved as “annoying fly” :-)
Have to pass this on to the kids!
Cindy Sheehan announces candidacy for House against Pelosi
Posted by 2ndDivisionVet
On News/Activism 08/10/2007 5:56:58 PM PDT · 10 replies · 114+ views
KTRK-TV ^ | August 10, 2007
Peace Activist Cindy Sheehan Announces Candidacy (for Speaker Pelosi's House Seat)
Posted by hardback
On News/Activism 08/09/2007 5:26:30 PM PDT · 51 replies · 883+ views
The San Francisco Chronic ^ | (08-09) 15:20 PDT San Francisco (AP) | By SUDHIN THANAWALA
Cindy Sheehan Announces Run Against Pelosi [Anti-War Activist To Challenge House Speaker..]
Posted by Sub-Driver
On News/Activism 08/09/2007 1:53:43 PM PDT · 101 replies · 1,585+ views
WCBSTV ^
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