Congresswoman Announces Bid for Senate, "I’m a Fighter Pilot, And I Talk Like One"
Senator and frequent opponent of President Donald Trump, Jeff Flake has decided not to seek re-election in 2018, and a multitude of candidates from both the left and the right are working to begin their gambits to replace his seat in Arizona.
One of the most famous of the expected candidates is former sheriff Joe Arpaio, well-known in conservative circles and despised among liberals. He’s a good choice, but now he’s got some serious competition.
Meet Congresswoman Martha McSally.
McSally is a no-nonsense, conservative politician whose decades-long career in the armed forces led her to be the first female fighter pilot to fly in combat in American history, according to ABC News.
She retired from the military at the rank of colonel — no small feat.
Her campaign announcement certainly reflected her incredible career — she announced her plan to run after landing in Tucson in a World War II-era fighter craft.
“We are in a crucial time for our country,” she said during her announcement, “The security of the United States, and so much else, will be on the line in these coming years. It’s a time of big and defining choices.”
“I recently made one myself, and I wanted my friends in Tucson to be the first to know. As of today, I am a candidate for the office of United States senator from Arizona.”
The video above, provided by ABC News, gives not only a pretty good impression as to what kind of candidate McSally is, but also what kind of fan base she has.
Simply put, they adore her.
I think what I like most about her — and I’ll admit it, I’m a huge sucker for military veterans running for office — is her military-grade bluntness.
“Like our president, I’m tired of PC politicians and their BS excuses,” she stated in a campaign video.
“I’m a fighter pilot, and I talk like one. That’s why I told Washington Republicans to grow a pair of ovaries and get the job done.”
Oh, and did I mention she flew A-10 Warthogs?
If you’re someone eligible to vote in this contest, and you’re leaning toward the famous “Sheriff Joe,” I can hardly blame you. He’s backed conservatives for a long, long time.
But it sure is nice to see a race where there are multiple qualified, excellent candidates in the mix.
H/T Independent Journal Review
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