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"Voting is just like driving... (Original Post) spooky3 Jun 2022 OP
An oldie, but a goodie... Wounded Bear Jun 2022 #1
I like this! captain queeg Jun 2022 #2
This quote was used brilliantly in 2008 PJMcK Jun 2022 #3
Thanks! spooky3 Jun 2022 #4
Stupid me, here's the speech PJMcK Jun 2022 #5

PJMcK

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3. This quote was used brilliantly in 2008
Tue Jun 28, 2022, 09:02 PM
Jun 2022

At the Democratic National Convention in 2012, then Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm gave this speech where she used the quote. Not only did the speech knock me out but I wasn't aware of this terrific politician.

President Biden nominated her to be his Secretary of Energy where she is cleaning up the mess left by her predecessor, Rick Perry. She was born in Canada so she can never run for president unfortunately but she's awesome.


ETA: Oops. Here's the speech:

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