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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No relation, I trust?
‘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.
Picture here, if you’re brave enough,,,,:
http://www.facebook.com/melissa.s.robinson
Why not.. as Much as I hate to admit it.. Silverton Oregon has a transgender mayor
When transgender activism reaches Idaho it is time to start stockpiling food and ammo.
A couple more bags of rice, and a run past Uncle Dan’s Gunnery and everything should be pretty well topped off.
Looks like a man in a halloween costume.
Yes, but Idaho is not Oregon, right?
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