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Adenoid_Hynkel

(14,093 posts) Sat Apr 7, 2012, 12:20 AM Apr 2012

I originally posted this to the thread announcing her candidacy, but it was such a good speech, that I thought it merited it's own thread.

It certainly made me go from viewing her as a fun, novelty candidate to seeing her as a solid progressive champion who I could really root for.

http://www.parkfortn.com/
http://www.facebook.com/ParkOverall

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Tenn. U.S. Senate candidate Park Overall keynote speech of Jackson Day dinner - 4/5/12 [View all] Adenoid_Hynkel Apr 2012 OP

I'm in tears. The truth is bold and right and she has spoken it. The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #1

What a pleasant surprise! I hope she wins! pacalo Apr 2012 #2

Her BIO on IMDB says she's related to Barack Obama. Tx4obama Apr 2012 #3

She exudes class. Excellent candidate to run for Senate! Firebrand Gary Apr 2012 #4

Cool...it IS the Park Overall from tv! Ken Burch Apr 2012 #6

Laverne from Empty Nest? tclambert Apr 2012 #7

Wow, I didn't know she was running. fasttense Apr 2012 #8

Good! southerncrone Apr 2012 #9

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2012 #10

Get out the vote for Park for Senate! Eliz1377 May 2012 #11