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Roger Hartley, U of A ProfessorRoger Hartley, professor at the University of Arizona, says that Gabrielle Giffords “really has public service in mind. She is the type of person that looks at both sides of an issue. She’s not an ideologue. She wants to change America not by being ideological, but by making good public policy.” » Read more...
Joni Jones, Teacher, Mother, and Former PTA PresidentJoni Jones, teacher, mother, and former PTA president, said that “for me, Gabby has become a symbol of the strength that the electorate has to change the direction of the government.” » Read more...
Marlee Millman, Retired P.R. ExecutiveMarlee Millman is an 11 year Tucson resident and retired P.R. executive. Her favorite part of the campaign has been “learning about how intelligent she Gabrielle and how honest she is. She has lived up to everything that I have thought about what a candidate should be about. She has exceeded my expectations.” » Read more...
Bob Hagen, Businessman and Army VeteranBob Hagen, businessman and army veteran, first met Gabrielle when she was in the legislature, and they worked together to pass legislation to bring high-wage jobs to Arizona. “Gabrielle Giffords’ business experience, legislative experience, and her education give her an ideal background for a U.S. Congressional candidate,” he says. » Read more...
Panayiotis Ellinas, Douglas Country Doctor and Army ReservistPanayiotis Ellinas, Douglas country doctor, member of the Army Reserves, and humanitarian worker, grew up in a refugee camp before becoming a physician and working to improve the health of people in Cambodia, Kosovo, Thailand, Baghdad, and finally, Southern Arizona. “I’m just a country doc,” said Pani. “That’s me.” » Read more...
Bill Valenzuela, Businessman and Family ManBill Valenzuela, businessman, family man, and native lifelong Southern Arizonan, is supporting Giffords because of her record in protecting the military when they served together on the Civilian Support Committee for the 162nd Fighter Wing. “I know that she’s going to do right by the military,” said Bill. » Read more...
Bob Parson, Lifelong Republican and Retired Army VeteranBob Parson is a lifelong Republican and retired Army veteran. “She’s a reasonable person. Her program is well-rounded. I love the way she expresses herself as a public servant. We have to send people to Congress who won’t be afraid to stand up for the courage of their convictions and face the problems that our country is facing.” » Read more...
Pam Simon, Retired High School TeacherPam Simon, a retired high school English teacher and educational advocate, was raised on a dairy and sugar beet farm in the Yakima Indian Reservation in Washington State. “I support Gabrielle because she shares many of the same values I share — primarily on education,” she said. “She has worked tirelessly to ensure a quality education for the children of Arizona. She understands that a strong America depends on high-quality public schools.” » Read more...
Victor Walker, Career Navy Officer and Vietnam VeteranVictor Walker is an 18-year resident of Sierra Vista and career Navy veteran who served in Vietnam. “I like her coolness under fire. She knows how to take care of business,” he said. “She’ll hit the ground running when she gets to Congress.” About his involvement in politics to try to change the direction of our country, he said: “It’s my responsibility. I better put action to what my words are.” » Read more...
Ashley Federer, High School Honors StudentAshley Federer, a junior honors student at University High School, spent her entire summer volunteering in our campaign headquarters. She’s been enthusiastic about politics since she was ten years old, and she finds Giffords to be a woman she can look up to. “She’s a strong, independent woman,” Ashley said. “She cares about people. She’s a great role model.” » Read more...
Awilda Córdova-Edgar, Retired Educator and Health Care AdministratorAwilda Córdova-Edgar of Tucson, a retired educator and health care administrator, who was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in New Jersey, calls Giffords a visionary whose youthful energy reminds her of our nation’s 35th president. “I haven’t been this excited since JFK,” she said. » Read more...
Jim Woodbrey, Retired Scientist and BusinessmanJim Woodbrey of Green Valley was “born and brought up with grease under my fingernails” in a small town in Maine with six brothers, three sisters — and their farm of two hogs, three cows, and 100 chickens. Jim sees Gabrielle as an agent of change. “We’ve got to have a change in this country, he said. “She’s focused and fair, caring and friendly. She has great integrity.” » Read more...
Rex Scott, Public School EducatorRex Scott, assistant principal at Ironwood Ridge High School and 15-year resident of Southern Arizona, was first impressed with Gabrielle Giffords when she helped obtain grant funding for his school, and made a personal donation to the school. “She’s genuine,” he said. “It’s real rare. You don’t often meet someone who is so down to earth.” » Read more...
Wilma Robertson, Activist for the DisadvantagedWilma Robertson of Bisbee, an 84-year old activist for the disadvantaged, has had a life’s journey that has taken her from a childhood raised on an Arizona ranch, to service as an aircraft mechanic in World War II, to helping César Chávez provide a voice to the working people of California’s Central Valley. She supports Giffords because of her ability to connect with people. “What impresses me about this woman is that she cares,” Wilma said. “She feels people’s pain. She cares about people and she really listens.” » Read more...
Christine Dayton, Retired EducatorChristine Dayton, a 37-year Southern Arizona resident and retired educator, was Gabrielle Giffords’ second-grade teacher at Tanque Verde Elementary School. “Gabrielle is our great hope. The issues that she believes in are the issues that I believe in — health care, the environment, and energy independence. Plus Gabrielle has always been a supporter of education. The more you hear her speak, the more excited you get and the more you want to work to help her win.” » Read more...
Grant Winston, Administrative Law JudgeGrant Winston, an administrative law judge, said that “I can’t think of anyone who will do a better job for us in Washington” than Gabrielle Giffords. “She’s stood up for labor rights, families, the environment, and for those in society who cannot help themselves. Those are Democratic values, and those are the values I have.” Grant has volunteered on other campaigns, but he puts Gabrielle’s campaign on a different level. “I’ve not worked harder on a campaign,” he said. “I’ve not ever put more heart and soul into one.” » Read more...
Carol Borges, Retired ActivistCarol Borges, a retired 33-year Tucsonan, has experienced some of the most memorable events in the last half of the 20th century, including living in Montgomery, AL when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, and working on JFK’s presidential campaign. She has been volunteering for Giffords since the start of our campaign, because “Gabrielle stands for the things I stand for — the environment, education for kids, and health care.” » Read more...
Lt. Col. David Landon, Retired U.S. Air Force PilotLt. Col. David Landon (ret.), a 30-year Air Force veteran, has been volunteering at Giffords’ headquarters since he retired from the Air Force in March. He decided to support Giffords because of the strength of her legislative experience. “Who wants to be a passenger on an airliner with an untrained pilot?” » Read more... |
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