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Like many moms, Michelle finds her world shaped by the needs of her children. But her responsibilities as a mother aren't contained just in the home. She also wants to help create a more just and peaceful world for her three young boys to inherit. An active volunteer in the church and at school, she also gives her time and money to Democratic candidates and causes. During Harold Ford, Jr.'s 2006 Senate campaign, she was a leader of Women for Ford, organizing other women for change.
First Political Memory
In second grade I wore a little Carter/Mondale pin I had made in school, and I remember the librarian's saying "I see we have a little Democrat here." It mattered because politics were always part of the conversation at my house. I grew up believing that elections mattered a great deal. Voting was practically a sacred act in our family, and I remember going to vote with my parents again and again.
Guiding Principles
The idea that all people are created equal, that all voices matter, not just the wealthiest or most powerful.
Motto
Is it '08 yet?
Heroes
Abigail Adams, Jonathan Kozol, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Why She's a Democrat
I think Democrats look at the big picture and the long run, what's best for everyone, particularly the poor or otherwise marginalized, and I think Democrats look at what plans or systems may work best in years to come, not just what is cheapest or easiest.
How She Got Involved
I have always been interested in politics. I was most active in Harold Ford's Senate campaign last year because I found him to be such a compelling candidate. The experience with Women of Ford, getting to meet smart, politically active women from all over Nashville was inspiring and made me realize I would like to be more involved in upcoming elections.
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