I love this woman.
She’s the clearest voice in the Senate, perhaps in all of Congress.
Although she’s not the most dynamic speaker, what she says, how she says it, and the directness of her questions are a breath of fresh air.
Fortunately, the Republicans made a mistake when they opposed her nomination to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Now she is not only free to question witnesses, one of the responsibilities of our Congress, but we have her free to speak at will on a variety of issues.
Check out these two short excerpts (about five minutes each) from her recent speeches on the Senate floor. In both, once she gets into the heart of what she has to say, she nails what’s happening in our country.
(The YouTube videos may take a few moments to load, or you can just click on the link, but your patience will be rewarded.)
Hostage Taking in a Democracy:
The Anarchy Gang – Boogeyman Government:
EllnMllr said:
It’s OK. She’s fair competition.
Stephen Kolb said:
For Richard and Ellen and my wife, Patti (who is often taken for Elizabeth Warren because of their similar appearance):
This is an articulate and well-framed response to the likes of John Boehner, Ted Cruz and the rest of the Republican cabal whose intransigent opposition to the Obama Administration, seeking to nullify virtually every beneficial program enacted into law before the Republican majority took control, has brought us to our current situation. Please share Senator Warren’s statement with everyone you know. I certainly will.
Thank you , Richard.
David Stephenson said:
Yep! Glad she’s ours!
David Stephenson said:
More to the point, what’s her record as a pinch hitter at the Trop? Should the Sox activate her?
Bill Plitt said:
Go grandma! Preach it sister!
Diane Kupelian said:
Elizabeth Warren is FABULOUS. I am grateful to have her in the Senate.
Nancy Cedar Wilson said:
She is right on! If only more folks took the time to listen to her!
Fruzsina Harsanyi said:
Ellen’s comment is perfect and needs nothing more.
Randy Candea said:
A thoughtful voice providing a glimmer of light in what used to be an august and revered body in politics.