Location: New York, NY
My Story: I didn't have much of anything growing up, and was raised to believe that a strong work ethic was the only thing I could count on to pull me up from poverty. I've worked about every job there is, starting with washing dishes in a work camp at age 12. I'm certainly better off now than when I started, but one thing has become apparent to me: sometimes luck, more than hard work, plays too big a role in one's success. I see people working 2 or more full time jobs and still they struggle with their families to survive. I want to see my country return to its promise of individual destiny: that if you work hard enough you can live a quality life. Republicans believe that anyone can "pull themselves up by their own bootstraps," but Martin Luther King asked "how can you, if you have no shoes?" Formerly a Green party member, I changed parties to Democrat after the 2000 elections. I am committed to increasing the influence of the Democratic Party - and therefore liberal and progressive values. Thanks for listening, D. Tree
Issues: Civil Liberties; Civil Rights; Economic Growth; Education; Election Reform; Energy Policy; Environment; Good Government; Healthcare; Military Issues; National Security; Retirement Security
Registered to Vote: Yes
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Political Identification: Liberal

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