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Transgender activist runs for mayor of Idaho town
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090905/D9AHAS380.html ^ | Sep 5, 2009 | JESSIE L. BONNER

Posted on 09/06/2009 3:00:44 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement

NAMPA, Idaho (AP) - About a block from a street concert in downtown Nampa, Melissa Sue Robinson strolls with purpose into a trendy coffee shop - the unofficial liberal embassy of this sprawling Republican stronghold in southwest Idaho.

Dressed in a cream-colored pantsuit, a political flier clutched in one hand, a soft brown leather purse in the other, she orders a mocha and takes a seat as a group of teenagers stare at her from near the door.

The 58-year-old was born male and still carries the slightly larger-than-an-average-woman build of Charles Staelens Jr., who legally changed his name and underwent surgery in 1998 to become a woman.

She also kept his voice.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: robinson; sourcetitlenoturl; transgender
Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson. Miss Robinson. Whatever.
1 posted on 09/06/2009 3:00:44 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: Jim Robinson

No relation, I trust?


2 posted on 09/06/2009 3:03:41 PM PDT by null and void (We are now in day 228 of our national holiday from reality. - 0bama really isn't one of US.)
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

‘Robinson says that if she’s elected she’ll bring transparency to city hall, including televising council meetings. She would also try to give tax breaks to small business and actively recruit corporate jobs.’

That will get votes.


3 posted on 09/06/2009 3:06:43 PM PDT by BGHater (Insanity is voting for Republicans and expecting Conservatism.)
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

Picture here, if you’re brave enough,,,,:
http://www.facebook.com/melissa.s.robinson


4 posted on 09/06/2009 3:09:01 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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To: BGHater

Why not.. as Much as I hate to admit it.. Silverton Oregon has a transgender mayor


5 posted on 09/06/2009 3:09:17 PM PDT by Kitanis
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

When transgender activism reaches Idaho it is time to start stockpiling food and ammo.


6 posted on 09/06/2009 3:20:17 PM PDT by rogue yam
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To: rogue yam

A couple more bags of rice, and a run past Uncle Dan’s Gunnery and everything should be pretty well topped off.


7 posted on 09/06/2009 4:06:19 PM PDT by RobinOfKingston (Democrats, the party of evil. Republicans, the party of stupid.)
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

8 posted on 09/06/2009 4:09:54 PM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: Cicero

Looks like a man in a halloween costume.


9 posted on 09/06/2009 4:21:48 PM PDT by jimfree (Freep and ye shall find!)
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

Yes, but Idaho is not Oregon, right?


10 posted on 09/06/2009 4:57:12 PM PDT by Nephi ( Support Fascism: Buy GE, GM and Chrysler products!)
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