The Tragedy of Politics
In my contemplating the mere idea of running for office in my home state of KY it has become clear that politics must over rule common sense. In a quote from the Ky Republican party:
"Heather French Henry is just the latest bottom-of-the-barrel pick for Kentucky Democrats in their desperate search for a 2014 Senate race savior to replace their noncommittal star, Alison Lundergan Grimes," Kelsey Cooper, a spokeswoman for the state GOP, said via email. "The fact that Democrats are encouraging someone with such egregious political baggage and no applicable qualifications to run in one of the most important Senate races in the country is a true indicator of their abysmal recruitment efforts." by Kelsey Cooper....
I am also convinced that there are Democrats that might also have ugly things to say about me, as well...but here is what no one can refute...
I am a Mother...I have two adorable girls who lean on me everyday for guidance and love...if that’s the bottom of the barrel then the bottom must be pretty good...
I am a Small Business Owner...I design and sell evening wear across the United States utilizing my Undergraduate and Masters in Design which my Miss America Scholarship paid for...I also run several other businesses that do have an impact on local economy. If that’s the bottom of the barrel...then all of us Small Business Owners must be there together.
I run a Veterans' Foundation...we try to do whatever we can when a veteran is in need...sometimes we work fast, sometimes the work is slow...but we try. We also try to educate our elementary school children about Patriotism and the sacrifice and service of our Nation’s Heroes...if that’s the bottom of the barrel then that is a great insult to all those out there that try to help in community based organizations due to the lack of movement in government.
This is why the nature of politics has to change...it should not be about the “party” but about the people. As a parent I would never condone the type of behavior that goes on in the electoral process...Does it happen from time to time with my children? Yes...but they get a time-out. Maybe that’s what our politicians need... a real time-out.
My decision will be made soon but my commitment to my family, the State of KY and our nations' veterans will continue no matter what...I do not need another title to do the work I want to do...I just have to have the will to continue, which I do. No matter what party you are in... it's up to all of us to take the steps to create a better future for our children. --Heather
