Ex-FBI Whistle-Blower Mulls Congress Bid (Coleen Rowley)

Ex-FBI Whistle-Blower Mulls Congress Bid
By FREDERIC J. FROMMER, Associated Press Writer

Monday, May 23, 2005


(05-23) 11:47 PDT WASHINGTON (AP) --


A former FBI whistle-blower who urged the agency to investigate terrorism suspect Zacarias Moussaoui in the weeks before Sept. 11, 2001, is considering a race for Congress in Minnesota.


Coleen Rowley told The Associated Press on Monday she will make a decision by early next month on whether to run as a Democrat against incumbent GOP Rep. John Kline in next year's election.


Rowley, who retired from the FBI last year, said she's spoken to people to get their input, both inside and outside of politics, but has been put off by some suggestions that she get a "makeover."


"I've butted heads with a few people — anyone who tells me I have to spruce up my hair and buy a new wardrobe," Rowley said, declining to identify the source of this unwanted advice. "I haven't worn makeup since I was 21. You have to be authentic and genuine in serving the populace."

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When is Coleman up? I want her in the Senate!

A long time.

Now watch her lose because she isn't made up.

:woohoo:

Kick

:woohoo: Go, Coleen, Go!! :applause:

We need about 400 more just like her in the House!

:kick:

:thumbsup:

She probably doesn't stand a chance, but it would be refreshing to see somebody with her candor and intellect run for national office. I'd pay money just to see her debate a Republican congresscritter.

"She probably doesn't stand a chance". What kind of district is she considering?

She is honest, forthright, and frank...not slick and polished like a politician. I hate to be cynical, but I just don't think she'll get a fair look.

Having said that, I don't know the make-up of the district she's in. Perhaps they appreciate honesty and plain-spokenness in a candidate. However, they did vote for a Republican last time, which makes me highly dubious.

Edit: I would love to be wrong and I hope she runs and wins. We need her in the halls of power to call out the cads, hypocrites and liars that are running the place.

And I mean BIG. Coleen Rowley is the best!! Run Coleen, RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't have a lot of money but she is just what our country needs right now, some one who will look at a problem and be ready to deal with it even if it means rocking the boat, a whole lot.

in '08. That way Minnesota can have 2 Dem Senators!