Posted on 01/30/2014 6:17:10 PM PST by massmike
Sandra Fluke, the women’s rights activist who became a lightning rod in a national discussion about contraception, said she is “strongly considering” a run for Henry Waxman’s soon-to-be vacant House seat.
Waxman, 74, a longtime liberal California Democrat, described by friends and foes alike as one of the most prolific congresspersons of modern times, announced Thursday that he would retire at the end of the legislative session.
In a statement released after Waxman’s announcement, the 32-year-old Fluke said, “I’m flattered that I’m being discussed as a potential candidate, especially for Rep. Waxman’s seat, considering his incredible legacy. A number of folks I respect very deeply have reached out today and encouraged me to run. I am strongly considering running. I’ll be making my decision soon.”
(Excerpt) Read more at losangeles.cbslocal.com ...
They will certainly vote for a Dem (no Republican even ran in 2012).
But I’d guess she isn’t a lock for the D primary.
It ain’t gonna happen. Here’s why:
She was born in Pennsylvania, went to school in upstate, NY and Washington DC. California ain’t her home in any way, shape or form. She decided to take the Bar exam in California AFTER all of her publicity.
Assuming Waxman’s district is safely Dem., does anyone here doubt that there are one or more true locals who have been patiently waiting his turn? I think I know what Fluke wants. She wants to be Babs Boxer’s successor in the Senate and be a Senator for 40 years.
It ain’t gonna play out that way. If she wants the nomination, she’ll have to pick a competitive district.
If she wins we can stop calling her a slut and just call her a whore.
Media! Stop making stupid people famous!
Waxman’s district is so D there wasn’t even a R candidate in 2012.
In 2010 the year of the Republican wave/ Obamacare backlash the R candidate got 32%
Sandra Fluke is Henry Waxman.
Fluke suffers from Competency Transfer Dysfunction. She has shown that she is able to talk about contraception, but all that proves is that she knows how to talk about contraception. What experience and training does she have that proves she would make a competent US Representative? Or is this just another Democrat Fairy Tale candidate?
My theory is they do so because more people pay attention when they can point and laugh at fools. The trick is to completely ignore it, but most people don’t.
“Whore to run for Whore’s Seat”
If Obama can win the Presidency, she’s a shoe-in...
Caliph Baraq had the “dream team” of Axlegrease, Gibbs, and Plouffy.
I suspect there are a lot of California Dems ready to stomp on Flukey before she even gets her petitions printed.
"Come again?"
The nose knows!
LOL
They wanted to clone fearless leader. Woody Allen kidnapped the dictator’s nose. It could still happen...
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
