The United States Congress’ approval rating is currently sitting at or around 25 percent. This anemic figure is representative of a few factors: 1) A deflated economy, replete with little to no job creation. 2) A palpable sense of partisan fatigue, created by the non-stop jousting between the two major parties. 3) A general distrust, disdain, and dislike for the members of Congress who hold national leadership positions. This is hardly a place where a newcomer to the game would find safe haven. But there are several challengers vying to shake up Washington politics, and inject their brand of sensible leadership into the pool. The first candidate is profiled here today.
Maureen Reed, a doctor from Grant, Minnesota, will challenge firebrand ultra-conservative Michelle Bachmann in Minnesota’s 6th congressional district. Bachmann’s pension for over the top conservatism- full of conspiratorial flourishes and anti-American fear mongering- may make her seat warm if not hot. Reed’s idea of practical solutions to practical problems- expansion of business, lower health care costs, and home ownership- may resonate well with the people in the sixth district, who are looking for consensus building, and not rhetorical bomb-throwing. Dr. Reed in her own words:
“We are living through the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, with staggering numbers of people unemployed, health care out of the reach of many folks, and thousands of Minnesotans losing their businesses and homes,” said Dr. Reed. “While these problems are tough, I’m running for Congress because I know two things are true. First, Americans can solve tough problems. Second, a bright future is not accidental. We create a bright future when we put rhetoric aside, focus on the real problems, and work hard together. This is exactly what I’ve done all my life.
Good luck to you Dr. Reed.
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