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My CongressWOMAN voted against Nancy Pelosi! And is now DEAD to me!

by BoyBlue

Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 11:07:17 AM PST

I am from the Tucson area and live in Congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords' district. I worked like a dog for her elections when she was in the Arizona House, surrounded by rightwing nutcases. When Arizona re-districted in 2002, a seat opened up and she was right smack in the middle of it. So was I because I live in Oro Valley, Arizona, which is at the heart of that - then - new CD. I was one of several people to talk her into running and pledging complete loyalty and pledging to raise as much money as possible for her.

She ended up running for the first time against a fellow AZ House member, Randy Graf who was a rightwing whacko who advocated guns in bars and was the "Russell Pearce before Russell Pearce" vis-a-vis border issues. With a LOT of hard work and plenty of money, Gabby won. Easier than thought, too. I never like to throw money in people's faces, but i have given Gabrielle Giffords THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of dollars in both good times and bad times for me financially.

Fast forward to this election season. A weirdo asshole named Jesse Kelly who advocated ELIMINATING Social Security and was a tea bagger favorite got the GOP nom to run against her. I am gay and had been married and my spouse left me January 15, 2010. I shot myself in the mouth in a serious suicide attempt, because of that. Barely surviving, I spent two months in the hospital and still have some paralysis. I did receive a severance from my employer, as i had been laid off in December, 2009. That may have been part of the reason my spouse left me.

Anyway, after months of physical and mental rehab, I got back into the political scene and started working for Gabby once again. I raised over $100,000 for her and maxed her out myself out of my severance, even though i still don't have work and could not qualify for state aid because of my severance.

She wins her re-election and told me she was still a supporter of Speaker Pelosi at her victory party. We talked about how Nancy Pelosi was a successful woman and accomplished oh so much in just four years as Speaker.

Today, just a little while ago, I saw on Andrea Mitchell Reports (out of the one eye in can still see out of) that Giffords voted AGAINST Nancy Pelosi as our Minority Leader. Rhetorical question:  I fought back from my condition and jumped in with both feet to help Gabrielle Giffords for THIS shit???

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is dead to me now. I won't lift a finger, make one phone call, nor will i EVER vote for her in the future. And why did she do this? Giffords never told me she was conservative Democrat. And her voting record is okay. Damn.

Tags: leadership elections, 2010, Gabrielle, Giffords (all tags) :: Previous Tag Versions

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  •  Tip Jar (11+ / 0-)

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    fcvaguy, tiponeill, LordMike, BoxerDave, ybruti, BachFan, gooderservice, john07801, kafkananda, Nica24, willie2011

    Not a single issue voter, but if I was, gay rights would be it. I just want Democrats to be tough. And I wish Obama were tougher. That's all. I'm a proud gay!

    by BoyBlue on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 11:07:18 AM PST

  •  Why are you telling us this? (6+ / 0-)

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    wader, ybruti, murrayewv, bagman, BachFan, Nica24

    Call their office and let them know... handwrite this diary on stationary, sign, and hand deliver it to her field office.  Those kind of letters get attention.

    DARTH SPECTER: I am altering the deal! Pray I don't alter it any further!
    LANDO REID: This deal keeps getting worse all the time!

    by LordMike on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 11:09:05 AM PST

  •  She voted for Rep. John Lewis (27+ / 0-)

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    Not Shuler.  Statement:

    Congresswoman Giffords today cast a ceremonial vote in the process of confirming Rep. John Boehner as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    The congresswoman’s vote for Rep. John Lewis signaled her desire for courageous leadership and high moral standards at a critical time in our nation’s history. He is one of our nation’s most prominent civil rights leaders and a hero to all Americans.

    John Lewis spent a lifetime standing up for the enduring values that sets our nation apart from all others. He is widely admired by his colleagues on both sides of the aisle and in both houses of Congress. Sen. John McCain, put it well in his 2004 book, “Why Courage Matters: the Way to a Braver Life.” Sen. McCain wrote that “John Lewis was as courageous as anyone could ever hope to be.”

    In words and deeds, John Lewis should be a clear and bright guiding light for every member of Congress and every American. His integrity and civility is an example for us all.

    by Adam B on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 11:13:49 AM PST

    •  I thought you meant against Pelosi as Min. Leader (3+ / 0-)

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      homogenius, kurt, lineatus

      For THAT I could see your vitriol, but on this?

      What was essentially a coronation for Boehner? Not so much. Heck, she could have voted for Donkey Kong, and I wouldn't care much. [But I agree that Shuler would be a terrible choice.]

      We don't want our country back, we want our country FORWARD. --Eclectablog

      by Samer on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 11:19:42 AM PST

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    •  well thanks for this but it is silly. (2+ / 0-)

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      why? because she is helping the media narrative that NINETEEN Democrats voted against Nancy Pelosi. I always knew Gabby wasn't the brightest bulb (but always voted correctly), but i must say, that vote and that statement, in lieu of how the media spins things like this is just....STUPID. And Pelosi has a LOOOONG memory and our CD is now at the bottom of the barrel because of this. She embarrassed the former Speaker, she embarrassed herself, and she embarrassed ME as a former supporter.

      Not a single issue voter, but if I was, gay rights would be it. I just want Democrats to be tough. And I wish Obama were tougher. That's all. I'm a proud gay!

      by BoyBlue on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 11:19:48 AM PST

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  •  A Couple Points (14+ / 0-)

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    First: Giffords is an actual Blue Dog (not like the way Kossacks use it) so if you've worked so hard for her I don't know how you wouldn't know that.

    Second: She didn't vote for Shuler.  She voted for John Lewis; as did fellow Blue Dog John Barrow.

    Too Folk For You

    by TooFolkGR on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 11:19:06 AM PST

  •  Considering that much of Jesse Kelly's campaign (7+ / 0-)

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    consisted of painting Gabby as a "Pelosi Democrat", can you conceive that the Lewis vote was for protective cover come 2012 ("I voted against Nancy Pelosi") and may even have been with the new Minority Leader's blessing?
    It's not like the vote was critical, or even close. Perhaps you're overreacting here.

    Pancho needs your prayers it's true, but save a few for Lefty, too. Townes van Zandt.

    by DaNang65 on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 11:20:07 AM PST

    •  wrong. do YOU live here? (0+ / 0-)

      That was NOT a central tenet of his whacko campaign. Don't say shit unless you know, k???

      Not a single issue voter, but if I was, gay rights would be it. I just want Democrats to be tough. And I wish Obama were tougher. That's all. I'm a proud gay!

      by BoyBlue on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 11:29:35 AM PST

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      •  In fact I do live in Tucson, in CD-07, (2+ / 0-)

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        and heard a never ending stream of tv commercials by or on Kelley's behalf.
        Perhaps you think of Oro Valley as representative of CD-08, I think it's much more about Cochise County and the east side of town.

        Pancho needs your prayers it's true, but save a few for Lefty, too. Townes van Zandt.

        by DaNang65 on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 11:34:12 AM PST

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        •  I know CD-07 better. I walked, er, limped it. (0+ / 0-)

          MANY times. And it is FULL of "Giffords Republicans." full of liberal Republicans in general? Do you know the names Jim Kolbe, Toni Hellon, and Mike Hellon???

          Not a single issue voter, but if I was, gay rights would be it. I just want Democrats to be tough. And I wish Obama were tougher. That's all. I'm a proud gay!

          by BoyBlue on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 12:04:33 PM PST

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          •  Is this some sort of twenty questions game? (1+ / 0-)

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            Do I get to ask any?
            Of course I know who Jim Kolbe is. Being in LD-27 I'm not as familiar with the Hellon's, but have a vague awareness of their existence.
            Now my turn. Why was it necessary to put the word CongressWOMAN in that capitalization? Should I infer something from your sig line?

            Pancho needs your prayers it's true, but save a few for Lefty, too. Townes van Zandt.

            by DaNang65 on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 12:16:22 PM PST

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            •  we both had expressed admiration for a WOMAN (2+ / 0-)

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              Speaker and how things have come a long way. Then she throws Nancy under the bus? Giffords isn't qualified to carry Pelosi's Prada handbag.

              Not a single issue voter, but if I was, gay rights would be it. I just want Democrats to be tough. And I wish Obama were tougher. That's all. I'm a proud gay!

              by BoyBlue on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 01:40:45 PM PST

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              •  That's an acceptable explanation, although (0+ / 0-)

                it might have been better spelled out in the text. Obviously any inference I might have drawn would have been inappropriate.
                I still disagree with the necessary truth of your assertion that Rep. Giffords threw the former Speaker under the bus, and neither you nor I really know what, if any, transactions occurred privately between them.
                Politics ain't beanbag, as Mr. Dooley noted.

                Pancho needs your prayers it's true, but save a few for Lefty, too. Townes van Zandt.

                by DaNang65 on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 01:58:42 PM PST

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            •  The inference I made.... (1+ / 0-)

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              to the capitalization is this:  Democratic women might want to support other Democratic women achieve as much power as possible in Congress (since women are underrepresented there).

              Should BoyBlue (and the other gays reading this diary's thread) infer something about comments in this thread which ask "Why are you telling us this?" (and thank you bagman for your appropriate reply to that question....I'd tip you 100xs for that if I could), or that make an ad hominmen attack on the diarist by suggesting he's hysterical (you know us gays, how fucking hysterical we can be) and needs to "calm down"?

              by BoxerDave on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 01:43:41 PM PST

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              •  Oh, and might I add.... (1+ / 0-)

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                BoyBlue

                ...that five kossacks (I'm naming them in case they delete their tip) tipped the ad hominem comment.

                Adam B, homogenius, Annalize5, mcronan, bythesea, you should all be ashamed for tipping such an attack.

                by BoxerDave on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 01:54:33 PM PST

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                •  It was an attack on the tone of the writing. (1+ / 0-)

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                  However, had I known the author was gay (I take your word for it), I wouldn't have tipped it b/c of the word hysterical -- nor do I like seeing it used against women.  For that reason, I'll pick up the rec.

                  by Adam B on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 05:17:46 PM PST

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                •  Thank you so much for ur support. (1+ / 0-)

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                  I appreciate it...bigtime. and, if you're gay like i am, even on progressive sites like this, we need to stick together. Giffords voted to repeal DADT and always accepted my being gay. THAT'S kinda why her vote "hurt" so much. I am bringing it up at our next local Democratic precinct meeting. Thanks again, Dave!!!!

                  Not a single issue voter, but if I was, gay rights would be it. I just want Democrats to be tough. And I wish Obama were tougher. That's all. I'm a proud gay!

                  by BoyBlue on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 06:01:48 PM PST

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  •  Looking at previous diaries (4+ / 0-)

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    You seem to have a knack for writing alarmist, hysterical diaries. Have a nice cup of tea, watch a little TV, and calm down a little before writing diaries please.

    by MRobDC on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 11:37:47 AM PST

  •  This is silly. (2+ / 0-)

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    This is a district vote and one that is meaningless because she knows Pelosi will get the Leader position anyway.  Giffords is a good one in a very red state (I live her too).  It's standard fair to allow the purple districts to take some "face-saving" votes.

    by BrowniesAreGood on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 11:52:23 AM PST

  •  It's a meaningless gesture (2+ / 0-)

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    and doesn't affect her important votes (such as her vote for DADT repeal ).

    And next election you will have the choice of her or Jesse Kelly again.

    I'm in Gabby's district now, and she has always been a blue dog - but she has always been the politican that saves us from the Jesse Kelly's of Arizona.

    John McCain is deeply disappointed that Barack Obama has failed to follow through on John McCain's campaign promises.

    by tiponeill on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 12:03:23 PM PST

  •  Don't write a just diary about it.... (2+ / 0-)

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    ....Write her an email. Easy enough to find the necessary link.

    www.house.gov

    Then look for her name and go to her website; then check for a Contact link.

    Someone who has given her as much support as you should make an impression if you complain.

    And....just a suggestion....ease off a bit from now on. You shouldn't beggar yourself supporting any political candidate. Direct more of your money and your energy to your your own concerns and good health.

    Freedom has two enemies: Those who want to control everyone around them...and those who feel no need to control themselves.

    by Sirenus on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 12:28:13 PM PST

  •  After reading your diary, and.... (1+ / 0-)

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    BoyBlue

    ...nearly all of the comments in this thread, you deserve an empathic response from me BoyBlue.  I'll do my best; here goes.

    That Giffords did not bother to return your call after all the work you did for her, says something about her.  If I had worked for her as you did, and if she had, after all my hard work, not returned my telephone call, I'd be furious with her.  You'd be crazy not to be angry about that.  

    Thanks for writing this diary and for putting her name on my radar; I knew little about her before this diary/diary thread.

    You certainly don't need to be asked "Why are you telling us this?", or "have a cup of tea" and chill out (not sure if there's some subtext to those comments or not, but the thread, overall, has put me in a surly mood). Some people are cruel motherfuckers; but, you know this.  

    Stay strong; stay active; stay vocal.  

    by BoxerDave on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 01:22:23 PM PST

    •  thank you for the VERY kind words!!!!!!!!! (1+ / 0-)

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      : )

      Not a single issue voter, but if I was, gay rights would be it. I just want Democrats to be tough. And I wish Obama were tougher. That's all. I'm a proud gay!

      by BoyBlue on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 01:44:32 PM PST

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    •  you are sooo cool and sweet!!! thank you again!!! (1+ / 0-)

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      my facebook, if ur interested, can be found at my private email:
      joeystuart@gmail.com

      You keep the faith, too, buddy!!!

      Not a single issue voter, but if I was, gay rights would be it. I just want Democrats to be tough. And I wish Obama were tougher. That's all. I'm a proud gay!

      by BoyBlue on Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 06:04:15 PM PST

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    •  sorry my facebook can be found at: (0+ / 0-)

      joeystuart9@gmail.com

      left out the 9 the first time.

      Not a single issue voter, but if I was, gay rights would be it. I just want Democrats to be tough. And I wish Obama were tougher. That's all. I'm a proud gay!

      by BoyBlue on Fri Jan 07, 2011 at 08:36:56 AM PST

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  •  What's your feelings now she IS dead? (0+ / 0-)

    Words aren't always just words.

    If I were a praying person, I'd pray for both of your souls.

    by ColoTim on Sat Jan 08, 2011 at 11:16:10 AM PST

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