Posted on 10/26/2012 3:19:26 AM PDT by markomalley
In her bid to become the first black Republican woman elected to Congress, Mia Love is the GOP's emblem of diversity this campaign year. She's reluctant to embrace the role, saying she doesn't let race or gender define her politics.
The 36-year-old mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah, points to her policy stances as the reason for her success.
"I was elected mayor not because of my race or gender, not because I wear high heels, but because of the policies I put in place," Love said in a recent interview.
Polling shows Love with a slight lead over Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson, a six-term incumbent. The race is still too close to call.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...
I sent her some money earlier this evening. I hope she wins.
Send some “Love” to Vernon Parker, too. He’s outmatched financially, but the cretin bisexual moonbat he’s running against is too extreme for that district in AZ-9...
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