I'm Running

Last summer while watching the crazy congressional primary commercials inundating the airwaves, I was shocked at the repulsive behavior from one particular Republican new comer who seemed to really like to play dirty. When that candidate won the primary I was shocked and intrigued. I thought to myself...

So, this is Trey Radel.

I thought for sure the Democrat running against him was shoe-in. Then I met Jim Roach.

Jim is a great guy, a smart man with integrity and people seemed to like him. But until I went looking for him, I had no idea who the Democrat was, or anything about him. I watched the campaign closely as I worked as a fellow for the Obama campaign, and there seemed to be a theme, many of the volunteers knew of Jim, but didn't know much about him. They told me that he's a scholar on the Affordable Health Care Act, but I wanted to know more.

Who is Jim Roach??? Nobody really knew, and even after meeting Jim, I still didn't know. I only knew he was the Democrat on our ticket so I told everyone I knew they needed to vote for him.

I wish Jim could have been more successful, I wish Jim Roach would have won the seat in the 19th District of Florida, but after two long runs at it, maybe it's time for someone new?

Maybe a woman would have a better chance.

I thought to myself; Wait one minute, why not me??? I want to run... I love politics... But, I'm not a politician.

But wait, I really care deeply about the people in my district... I'm smart... I'm know how to run a campaign... I connect with people... I'm not shy.... So I decided that I'm going to do it. I'm running. Now how do I tell my husband???

Sitting on the sofa watching the election results roll in.

I looked over at my husband David and said; If Trey Radel wins the seat in our district, God is my witness - I'm running for Congress.

Well low and behold - It must me God's will, because Trey won the congressional seat and I looked over at David and told him; "I'm running."

David said; "Please don't" But I told him that I was going to in fact run and he agreed that if this was something I really wanted to do, he was behind me 100%.

Now... How do I tell my Republican parents???

Follow along as I make my moves.