Could DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ Be The First Woman President?
Could this be the first woman President of the United States? She has the glam of Sarah Palin, the work ethic of Hillary Clinton and the toughness of Nancy Pelosi. Well, yes, Hillary is tough and Nancy works hard and they are both attractive, but Debbie Wasserman Schultz is, as they say, the whole enchalada.
I first saw Debbie Wasserman Schultz as a commentator/interviewee on MSNBC. She is smart, speaks well, and doesn't seem to be afraid of anything. I want to see more of her. I like her politics a lot. She is strong on health care reform, among other things. I look forward to hearing more about her in the future. Right now she is just a Representative from Florida, but I think there are big things ahead for her. I will never live in Florida, but I am going to keep an eye on her in case she comes up on a national ballot!
Interesting and amazing fact about Debbie Wasserman Schultz. She isn't just tough politically.
From Wikipedia: In March 2009, she revealed that she underwent seven surgeries related to breast cancer in 2008, while maintaining her responsibilities as a member of the House.
She worked for other women with cancer both before and after her personal battle
The congresswoman in 2009 increased efforts to promote early screening for breast cancer, after she revealed her own battle with the disease in 2008. She maintained an aggressive schedule campaigning during recovery from seven operations.[2]
Contents at a Glance
- A Whole Package: All the Glam of a Sarah Palin with the Work Ethic of a Hillary Clinton
- Five Reasons to Love Debbie Wasserman Schultz
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz Joins the Strong Women Club!
A Whole Package: All the Glam of a Sarah Palin with the Work Ethic of a Hillary Clinton
Five Reasons to Love Debbie Wasserman Schultz
1. Democratic UnifierThroughout the 2007 and 2008 primary season, Wasserman Schultz was resolute in her support for Hillary Clinton. Whether on TV, radio, or in the blogosphere, Wasserman Schultz was unflappable. But when Barack Obama won the nomination, Wasserman Schultz quickly endorsed him and campaigned vigorously. None of this has been lost on Democratic leaders. Her tireless efforts to unify the Obama and Clinton camps won her kudos from the party faithful, and instantly made her a power player in national politics.
2. Florida. Florida. Florida.
Wasserman Schultz represents the Sunshine State in the U.S. Congress; having her on the ticket would give the Democrats the upper hand in the infamous I-4 corridor connecting Daytona Beach, Orlando and Tampa. Grab the middle and you win the state -- Wasserman Schultz could be the Dems' surest bet.
3. Her Jewish Heritage
Before last fall, nobody thought a Jewish-American would ever have a legitimate chance at the White House. But with the tolerant views of 80 million politically involved millennials who helped elect President Obama, Wasserman Schultz's Jewish heritage won't be a liability. How she weighs in on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict between now and then will have a real impact on her standing in the Jewish community, but if she can find a way to please those folks while maintaining cred with younger voters, she could bring far more voters to the polls than Joe Lieberman did for Al Gore in 2000.
4. She's Tough ... Seriously!
By all accounts, she's funny, engaging and benevolent. But if you've seen her on cable and network shows, you'll know she's also very skilled at dismantling nonsensical arguments, and, leaving unprepared opponents picking their faces up off the ground. And she has used her tenacity, and tirelessness, to fight for the rights of families, women and children.
5. The 2016 and 2020 Anniversaries
2016 isn't just a presidential election year, it's also the 100th anniversary of Jeannette Rankin being the first woman elected to the Congress. Her victory was all the more remarkable because women couldn't vote -- that didn't come until four years later. The 2016 and 2020 elections promise to be reflective, euphoric and celebratory periods -- and with her considerable political gifts, Wasserman Schultz could take full advantage of the great national mood.
And yes, I know, it's still very, very early. A day in politics is like an eternity, and one day's worth of political earthquakes could shake up or diminish any predictions. I know. But don't tell me that a woman won't be either president of vice-president seven years from now. I just wouldn't bet against it. And I wouldn't bet against Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz being that woman.
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AND she served a year in Congress while having seven surgeries for breast cancer!
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Joins the Strong Women Club!
Debbie Wasserman Schultz at a Glance
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (born September 27, 1966) is a Florida Democrat elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2004, representing . The district includes portions of Broward and Miami-Dade counties. She was born in Forest Hills, Queens in New York City and grew up on Long Island. She currently lives in Weston outside Fort Lauderdale. She is a mother of three and is married to Steve Schultz. She endorsed Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton for her party's 2008 presidential nomination. Once Senator Barack Obama became the presumptive Democratic nominee, she endorsed him and seconded...
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Stands Up to Indicted Tom DeLay
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Ed Napolitano Shoots At Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Name
Full Story of the 'Joke' about shooting at Debbie Wasserman Schultz The in past year a doctor and a census worker have been killed after ubiquitous propaganda about how doctors and census workers are destroying America. People have taken automatic weapons opening to President Obama's town halls. How, in this climate, could anyone think that it would be funny to put Debbie Wasserman Schultz' initials on a target at a shooting range?
Wasserman Schultz gave a classy response.
"Thank you for your apology for the disturbing action that occurred at your recent meeting. I feel strongly that the discourse in American politics has taken an extreme and potentially dangerous turn in the past few months. As party leaders we must work together to maintain a civil discourse over the direction of our country. While we may not always agree on the best course for our nation, I believe that we can stand united in agreement that politics of the extreme have no place in America."
Twitter buzz on Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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- @tweetmunky Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D, FL) was 41 when she discovered her breast cancer. My Aunt Rose was in her 40s also. I agree.
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- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and local fire fighters promote breast cancer awareness. http://tiny.cc/NeAHU #twammomogram #mammogram
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- RT @VOTEDEM: On FOX, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz discusses breast cancer screening guidelines w/Geraldo http://tiny.cc/ezfue #twammogram
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- Eykis Eykis Nov 7, 2009 @ 5:14 pm | in reply to Debbie WS fan
- She is terrific. She will be the national candidate and I will support her and vote for her.
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- Debbie WS fan Debbie WS fan Nov 7, 2009 @ 9:59 am
- I love the thought of Debbie in a higher office. I live in PA so I can't support her now, but I certainly would if it was on a national basis. I think she is awesome! One of the best speakers for the Dem's.
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- 7Suze7 7Suze7 Oct 25, 2009 @ 6:20 pm
- We need more women like this!
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Oct 24, 2009 @ 5:26 pm
- Well Margo, thank you my dear for introducing me to such a strong woman! She does sound like she's got the qualifications!
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- spirituality spirituality Oct 17, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
- Sounds like a great woman. I'm not yet looking beyond Obama, but this lady sounds like my kind of politician.
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