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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsElizabeth Warren: It just happened
It just happened
by Elizabeth Warren
Just moments ago, I received a call from Sen. Harry Reids office, confirming my position on the Senate Banking Committee in January.
I appreciate the faith that Leader Reid has put in me to take this assignment, and I am looking so forward to playing a role in Congressional oversight over big banks on Wall Street and the banking agencies in Washington. Middle class families need more watchdogs in Washington that will try to hold the big guys accountable and to stop bad deals for the American people. Im ready to help.
Please join me in thanking Leader Harry Reid for this incredible opportunity.
Over the years, your faith in my work has strengthened me. You donated to my election campaign, you made phone calls to help identify volunteers and get out the vote in Massachusetts, and you pushed hard again and again to put wind in my sails in every way imaginable so that I could take on the big guys.
Against the odds, you helped give me a real shot at winning.
Youve been there for me since the beginning, and Im so grateful. This is how real change happens we do it together.
Of course, fighting for the middle class means more than talk or strongly worded blog posts. It means across-the-board, consistent accountability for anyone who breaks the law no matter where they work or who their friends are. And thats what were going to work hard to accomplish.
But before we get started, please join me in thanking Leader Reid for his giving me this incredible opportunity.
Ive taken on Wall Street banks and other powerful interests for years, and, with your help, Ill continue to do so for many years to come.
Thank you for being a part of this, and keep fighting!
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/12/12/1169319/-It-just-happened
by Elizabeth Warren
Just moments ago, I received a call from Sen. Harry Reids office, confirming my position on the Senate Banking Committee in January.
I appreciate the faith that Leader Reid has put in me to take this assignment, and I am looking so forward to playing a role in Congressional oversight over big banks on Wall Street and the banking agencies in Washington. Middle class families need more watchdogs in Washington that will try to hold the big guys accountable and to stop bad deals for the American people. Im ready to help.
Please join me in thanking Leader Harry Reid for this incredible opportunity.
Over the years, your faith in my work has strengthened me. You donated to my election campaign, you made phone calls to help identify volunteers and get out the vote in Massachusetts, and you pushed hard again and again to put wind in my sails in every way imaginable so that I could take on the big guys.
Against the odds, you helped give me a real shot at winning.
Youve been there for me since the beginning, and Im so grateful. This is how real change happens we do it together.
Of course, fighting for the middle class means more than talk or strongly worded blog posts. It means across-the-board, consistent accountability for anyone who breaks the law no matter where they work or who their friends are. And thats what were going to work hard to accomplish.
But before we get started, please join me in thanking Leader Reid for his giving me this incredible opportunity.
Ive taken on Wall Street banks and other powerful interests for years, and, with your help, Ill continue to do so for many years to come.
Thank you for being a part of this, and keep fighting!
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/12/12/1169319/-It-just-happened
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Elizabeth Warren: It just happened (Original Post)
ProSense
Dec 2012
OP
Thank goodness for Senator Warren. So good to get a real progressive in there.
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#5
She can be the Alan Grayson of the Senate and he can be the Elizabeth Warren of the House.
ancianita
Dec 2012
#15
She is right, we should thank Harry Reid. You know he took some crap over this. So
Snotcicles
Dec 2012
#19
Lot of thanks to go around on this one. Strength and long life to this great lady.
freshwest
Dec 2012
#22
spanone
(135,854 posts)1. Yes!
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)2. Warren for President 2016.
Odin2005
(53,521 posts)3. LIZ!
:woot:
alittlelark
(18,890 posts)4. Warren 2016
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)5. Thank goodness for Senator Warren. So good to get a real progressive in there.
And thanks to Sen Reid also.
renate
(13,776 posts)6. that's what it was all about...
... until 2016, anyway! ("President Warren" and "Vice President Warren" both have a nice ring to them.)
Love her!
malthaussen
(17,209 posts)7. Am I the only person who flinches when he sees someone given the title...
... "leader?" Some conventions should not be conventional.
-- Mal
deutsey
(20,166 posts)8. This helps to restore my faith a little in our political system n/t
Ohio Joe
(21,761 posts)9. Excellent news
I like it when news makes me smile
Cha
(297,382 posts)10. May Senator Elizabeth Warren be a shining example
to those in the Senate who could benefit mightily from her leadership.
Thanks Pro Sense~
Jack Rabbit
(45,984 posts)11. Can't wait for her to ask questions of Diamond Jaimie and Pretty Boy Lloyd
I want a ring side seat.
Lionessa
(3,894 posts)12. Couldn't have said it better. On this you and I agree 100%.
MrMickeysMom
(20,453 posts)13. There is goodness in the world...
Thanks, uncle Harry!
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)14. Excellent!
ancianita
(36,111 posts)15. She can be the Alan Grayson of the Senate and he can be the Elizabeth Warren of the House.
Whisp
(24,096 posts)16. I believe her and I trust her - Warren 2016!
yeeeeehaaaaaaa!
Hekate
(90,738 posts)17. Great stuff. Good news.
SunSeeker
(51,579 posts)18. Open up a can of whoopass on the committee, Elizabeth!
Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)19. She is right, we should thank Harry Reid. You know he took some crap over this. So
thanks.......... Harry Baby
lunatica
(53,410 posts)20. Classy lady
nikto
(3,284 posts)21. But the GOP doesn't like her!! Maybe we should pressure her to quit.
We did it with Rice, why not keep going and give the GOP even more, so they will like us?
freshwest
(53,661 posts)22. Lot of thanks to go around on this one. Strength and long life to this great lady.