Blue America Welcomes Judy Feder (VA-10)

Our Blue America candidate today is Judy Feder from northern Virginia in the 'burbs outside Washington, an area that used to be dependably Republican but... well no more. Judy joins us at Firedoglake today at 2pm (EST) for a two-hour discussion of the issues in her campaign, particularly health care policy, her field of expertise. But just because she is the dean of Georgetown's Policy Institute and has spent an entire career trying to figure out how to make universal health care work for all Americans, that doesn't mean she isn't paying attention to the other issues important to us all. This morning Judy sent me two things, the video intro she shot for us last night and the answer to a question about FISA and if she would be any different from the rubber stamp incumbent, Frank Wolf, who has been a big backer of warrantless wiretapping and retroactive immunity. Judy's response:

No one in this country should be above the law and saying Alberto Gonzales told me it was okay is hardly an excuse. I oppose retroactive immunity for the telecoms who engaged in illegal surveillance. Unfortunately, Frank Wolf has again sided with the President on this issue voting in favor of immunity for those who circumvented the FISA courts and our legal process.

If you decide to donate to Judy's campaign today-- or to any Blue America candidate you want to see elected-- don't forget that this is the end of our Air America contest and if you add in a penny it goes as a vote towards that candidate. Donate here at our Blue America page.

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Mom, Wife, Media Critic/Political Analyst, Blogger, Austen Fanatic, Unapologetic Liberal NicoleBelle@crooksandliars.com

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8 Comments
ferrofluid (Obama 08)'s picture

Did you read about John Bolton and his near arrest in the UK,
and his explanation that if the gov says its is ok then it is ! regarding Iraq.
A prime example of dictate and disdain for the rule of law and the Constitution.

Colin in NOVA's picture

Ah, I love my Northern Virginia. Best place in the country, hands down. And I've lived everywhere.

John Amato's picture

HI Judy!

jimbo92107's picture

My god...she's channeling Gilda Radner!!

...Nevermind...;-)

Cal's picture

Dang I hope she's usualy a better speaker.

That video's corny as hell.

If she gets nominated expect Wolf to eat her alive.

Terrible's picture

Well she has the right answer on FISA.

Marvin El Canucki's picture

Seventh!

AgentX's picture

The netroots are definitely having an impact this year.
Keep it up ladies and gentlemen! We might have a 2/3rs majority at this rate.


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