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(2,070 posts) Thu Jan 30, 2014, 05:21 PM Jan 2014

Sandra Fluke may seek Henry Waxman House seat [View all]

Source: Politico

Sandra Fluke, who became an instant celebrity when she was denied the opportunity to testify at an all-male hearing on Obamacare’s contraception requirements, is “strongly considering” a bid for Rep. Henry Waxman’s congressional seat, according to KPCC, a Southern California radio station.

“I’m flattered that I’m being discussed as a potential candidate,” she told the station. “A number of folks I respect very deeply have reached out today and encouraged me to run. I am strongly considering running.”

Fluke rose to stardom in 2012 as a Georgetown Law student, when she was denied the chance to testify at a Republican-led House oversight hearing on Obamacare’s contraception coverage requirements. The controversy went viral when conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh called her a “prostitute” and a “slut” because of her need for birth control.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/sandra-fluke-congress-henry-waxman-102882.html

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Sandra Fluke may seek Henry Waxman House seat [View all] OneCrazyDiamond Jan 2014 OP

WOW! hlthe2b Jan 2014 #1

That was my reaction too underpants Jan 2014 #42

Good luck teakooks. Dawson Leery Jan 2014 #2

Oh that would make some heads explode! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #3

Good, and Rush's head may roll off his body Iliyah Jan 2014 #60

The fastest way to stardom, stand up to the GOP, then Rush does the rest. Thinkingabout Jan 2014 #4

She is the kind of Representative our country needs. another_liberal Jan 2014 #5

It looks like rumor right now. OneCrazyDiamond Jan 2014 #6

Boom! sheshe2 Jan 2014 #7

And be sure to... freshwest Jan 2014 #27

Hey freshwest! sheshe2 Jan 2014 #28

And hey to your own sweet self! Gotta run to Urgent Care, will see you later. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #32

I would vote for Fluke, but not if she's carpetbagging. alp227 Jan 2014 #8

According to Wiki she passed the California Bar in 2012 LynneSin Jan 2014 #14

Wow. I never knew she's from L.A. alp227 Jan 2014 #17

Oh! SoapBox Jan 2014 #38

She is not originally from L.A., but is there now, I guess. merrily Feb 2014 #65

I love it! I hope Waxman endorses her to take his place. She's ready for the challenge. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #9

Awesome. I wonder if there will be a going away party for Henry BlueStreak Jan 2014 #23

Wow, check this out, freshwest~ sheshe2 Jan 2014 #30

I can't see anyone with a brain or heart voting against those... n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #31

I've always thought I'd like her in politics someday...but not yet. Auntie Bush Jan 2014 #10

Youth and inexperience........... mrmpa Jan 2014 #12

Waxman was 30 when he first ran for office and 36 when he first ran for Congress LynneSin Jan 2014 #24

To think if he had only run when he was 25........... mrmpa Jan 2014 #33

That's a stupid reason not to seek office bigdarryl Jan 2014 #20

She's 33 and she's done a pretty damn good job so far LynneSin Jan 2014 #22

OK, you convincd me! I didn't take much. Auntie Bush Jan 2014 #36

Well don't have to donate LynneSin Jan 2014 #45

Waxman was 36 when he was elected to Congress. Was he too young? BlueStreak Jan 2014 #25

Current young members of Congress... Tx4obama Jan 2014 #41

I'd vote for her in a heartbeat! n/t Triana Jan 2014 #11

If she does run...I'd vote for her in a heartbeat too. Auntie Bush Jan 2014 #16

If she waits a few years, she'll be running against an incumbent and won't stand a chance. SunSeeker Jan 2014 #34

I'm sold! Auntie Bush Jan 2014 #53

I'm going to be smiling for the rest of the day! Firebrand Gary Jan 2014 #13

I will vote for her!! (Not for the Course in Miracles candidate thanks) nt flamingdem Jan 2014 #15

Couldn't resist.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2014 #18

How long has she been living in that district? JDPriestly Jan 2014 #19

She's running as an Independent bigdarryl Jan 2014 #26

California's Open Primary would preclude that Brother Buzz Jan 2014 #54

+100 SoapBox Jan 2014 #39

Justin Beiber is in that district itsrobert Feb 2014 #66

I'd vote for her abelenkpe Jan 2014 #21

Good question she lives in LA but where bigdarryl Jan 2014 #29

Nice! Aldo Leopold Jan 2014 #35

Where do I send the check? perdita9 Jan 2014 #37

Great news! It's time for the new generation :) Tx4obama Jan 2014 #40

From Sanda Fluke's Wiki BIO Tx4obama Jan 2014 #43

On her personal website, Fluke writes... Tx4obama Jan 2014 #44

She would be a wonderful addition! sheshe2 Jan 2014 #55

Only LGBTQ's itsrobert Feb 2014 #67

ie the Woman who stood up to men and said women should have a right PatrynXX Jan 2014 #46

I hope she wins heaven05 Jan 2014 #47

THANKS RUSH!!! DeSwiss Jan 2014 #48

That slut?? BobbyBoring Jan 2014 #49

Wow! I was away from my desk at work and came back to a message from my friend nirvana555 Jan 2014 #50

She'll have to get in line. jaysunb Jan 2014 #51

We need to have a whole commercial with folks from all different walks of nirvana555 Jan 2014 #52

The three candidates so far for CA-33 are... Tx4obama Jan 2014 #56

There will be 5 more by dawn. :) n/t jaysunb Jan 2014 #57

It's a big money district itsrobert Feb 2014 #68

K^R Cha Jan 2014 #58

I wonder if the news NewJeffCT Jan 2014 #59

We should lend Rush a megaphone. iandhr Jan 2014 #61

Waxman's a great loss but Fluke would robably be a good replacement. nt valerief Jan 2014 #62

In a district and state she's only live in for a few months? SpartanDem Jan 2014 #63

K & R !!! WillyT Jan 2014 #64

SHE CHANGED HER MIND: aiming for state legislature yurbud Feb 2014 #69