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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDebbie Dingell launches campaign in Dearborn for husband's U.S. House seat
Debbie Dingell launched her congressional campaign Friday, telling supporters that making education affordable, protecting the environment and representing Michigans workers are her top priorities.
Im not running to replace John Dingell. I think hes irreplaceable, she said of her husband, who has held the seat for 58 years. I want to keep fighting for the issues that have always been my passion, especially women and children.
Several dozen supporters joined Debbie Dingell, 60, at the Panera Bread in her hometown of Dearborn, the first of three stops to launch her campaign.
Dearborn Mayor Jack OReilly said Dingell is the best person to represent the district because of her breadth of knowledge of the cities and towns in the 12th Congressional District, which covers portions of western Wayne and Washtenaw counties.
You have to know Washington and Washington needs to know you, he said. Well be sending a freshman to Washington. She should have the ability to be known and have access to departments. I cant wait to see her take on Washington on our behalf.
http://www.freep.com/article/20140228/NEWS06/302280073/Debbie-Dingell-U-S-House-campaign

Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)so this will be the only family that represents that seat for 3 generations starting in 1933.
monmouth3
(3,871 posts)BlueStreak
(8,377 posts)and now she is running for his seat???