Wendy Davis -Single Mom become President?

[Stavros]

The 11 hour filibuster that enabled Wendy Davis to block a Texas State abortion bill has -for now- propelled her to the top of the political gossip tables -even though Gov Perry has called a new session of the Senate to do it all over again in order to win it. Nevertheless, Senator Davis is now hailed as a potential Presidential candidate in 2020, and after all, though she may be a single mom who used to wait tables and live in a trailer, she has a law degree from Harvard -which I guess is half-way to the White House these days...

Report from the Independent for those interested is here:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/wendy-davis-single-mother-from-trailer-park-who-has-become-heroine-of-prochoice-movement-8679412.html

[trish]

Bravo! I loved it!

On a related note this (from http://www.ohiosenate.gov/turner/press/senator-turner-introduces-legislation-to-protect-mens-health):


Columbus -
State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) announced legislation today that would protect men in Ohio from the risks of PDE-5 inhibitors, drugs commonly used to treat symptoms of impotence. Turner's legislation would include provisions to document that the symptoms are not psychological in nature, and would guide men to make the right decision for their bodies. Physicians would be required to obtain a second opinion from a psychological professional to verify that a patient has a true medical malady before the medication could be prescribed.
"The men in our lives, including members of the General Assembly, generously devote time to fundamental female reproductive issues-the least we can do is return the favor," Senator Turner said. "It is crucial that we take the appropriate steps to shelter vulnerable men from the potential side effects of these drugs." The legislation follows the FDA's recommendation that the evaluation of erectile dysfunction should include a determination of potential underlying causes and the identification of appropriate treatment following a complete medical assessment. Similar bills to more closely regulate reproductive health issues have been introduced in the state legislatures of Virginia, Oklahoma, Idaho, and most recently Pennsylvania. "When a man makes a crucial decision about his health and his body, he should be fully aware of the alternative options and the lifetime repercussions of that decision," Senator Turner said today. Men will be more easily guided through the process of obtaining treatment for impotence so they can better understand and more effectively address their condition. PDE-5 inhibitors can carry serious side effects such as priapism, hearing loss, and vision loss, and can be detrimental to men with heart problems, including heart pain, abnormal heart rhythms, high or low blood pressure, or a history of stroke. "By implementing more intensive screenings before prescribing the medication and requiring outpatient educational services, we can do more to prevent the potential side effects linked to PDE-5 inhibitors," Senator Turner explained. "We must advocate for the traditional family, protect the sanctity of procreation, and ensure that all men using PDE-5 inhibitors are healthy, stable, and educated about their options-including celibacy as a viable life choice. This legislation will do just that."


Among other amusements the proposal requires that

1. a man seeking a prescription for Viagra or like substances produce a note from his wife testifying that he does indeed suffer from impotence.


2. a man seeking a prescription for Viagra or like substances must endure a video-lecture urging him to consider celibacy as a healthier, more life-affirming response to his condition.

[Ben]

Hopefully she runs for Governor.

[Ben]

Bravo! I loved it!

On a related note this (from http://www.ohiosenate.gov/turner/press/senator-turner-introduces-legislation-to-protect-mens-health):




Among other amusements the proposal requires that

1. a man seeking a prescription for Viagra or like substances produce a note from his wife testifying that he does indeed suffer from impotence.


2. a man seeking a prescription for Viagra or like substances must endure a video-lecture urging him to consider celibacy as a healthier, more life-affirming response to his condition.

She's quite remarkable....

[Odelay]

Her story from single Mom to practicing attorney sounds a bit like Erin Brockovich, though Brockovich's law degree isn't exactly from Harvard.

Anyway... countdown to the sliming of her reputation by the GOP/FOX news begins now... 10, 9, 8...

[Prospero]

I hope she has a future in politics rather than just as the subject of a movie

[Ben in LA]

She SHOULD run for governor of Tejas...

[Ben]

Wendy Davis talks to the Lone Star Project

Wendy Davis talks to the Lone Star Project - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcWBITSSAHo)