Lawless Kicks Off Campaign In Style
posted by adeitch on 6/16/2005
Jennifer Lawless formally launches her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives at a press conference at the Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick
In front of a room full of energetic supporters and many members of the press, Jen Lawless formally announced her bid to become the next Congresswoman from Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District.
“I believe we’re at a critical point in state and national politics… We need leaders in Washington who are ready to fight for the causes we believe in. We need Representatives in Congress who work as hard as they can to improve public education, who don't settle for current rates of poverty and unemployment, Representatives who are ready to develop a plan so that Americans have the health coverage they need, and Representatives who will fight for a woman's right to choose!”
Jen promised to run an energetic, youthful, and grassroots campaign focusing on the concerns and needs of Rhode Islanders. She also embraced her status as someone who is not embedded in the political establishment.
“Now, there are certainly many cynics out there who claim that only career politicians should run for office. Who say that one congressional candidate can't change the system. Who say that I'm wrong to think that a young woman, regardless of her ideals and credentials, is capable of taking on the embedded Washington establishment. But I'm here today to tell you that, over the next eighteen months, over the course of my campaign, we will take on career politicians, we will prove wrong the naysayers, and we will take back our democracy.”
Jen’s speech was received enthusiastically by the crowd. She received two standing ovations and paused numerous times for applause and cheering. Throughout her speech, Jen cited leadership as a quality currently lacking in Congress and promised to restore the Democratic Spirit over the course of her campaign. It’s time for a new face, new ideas, and new leadership in Congress!
