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| − | '''Debbie Wasserman Schultz''' (b. September 27, 1966) is the [[Democrat]] congresswoman from Florida and appointed Democratic National Committee Chair by [[Barack Hussein Obama]]. Schultz is another far-left liberal that supports [[gay rights]], [[abortion]], anti-second amendment, any and all [[socialist]] policies Obama supports. In her short time as Chair, she has already made a number of foolish statements. Schultz is a [[breast cancer]] survivor and is married with three childen. | + | '''Debbie Wasserman Schultz''' (b. September 27, 1966) is the [[Democrat]] U.S. representative from Florida's 20th district. She was appointed Democratic National Committee Chair by President [[Barack Hussein Obama]] in May 2011. Schultz is a [[liberal]] who supports [[gay rights]], [[abortion]], and is anti-second amendment. |
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| − | ==Chairwoman== | + | ==Early Life and Education== |
| − | Barack Hussein Obama nominated her in April 2011 and the DNC confirmed her appoinment on May 4, 2011. Immediately, Schultz began throwing insults at Republicans. Much of it is looney talk but enough to label her inexperienced and a hack. She lied and said [[Paul Ryan]]'s [[Medicare]] plan would deny care to seniors with preexisting medical conditions. <ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb-staff/2011/06/01/open-thread-dnc-chair-lies-about-ryan-medicare-plan#ixzz1OdjLjbsu]</ref> She called Republicans "anti-women" and that they wanted to bring back [[Jim Crow]] laws. Mitt Romney publically said that Obama's policies have failed, to which she replied "Mitt should look in the mirror." In another zinger, Schultz claims that Republicans think that [[illegal immigration]] is a crime. <ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/fred-lucas/2011/05/31/dnc-chair-republicans-believe-illegal-immigration-should-be-crime]</ref> Also, she claims if it were up to Republicans, we would all be driving foreign-built cars. It was noted that she owns a 2010 Japanese-made Infiniti FX35.
| + | Schultz was born to Larry and Ann Wasserman in Queens, New York and grew up in Long Island. She attended the [[University of Florida]], earning her bachelor's degree there in 1988 and her master's degree in 1990. Both degrees were for political science.<ref>[http://wassermanschultz.house.gov/about/biography.shtml Biography]</ref> |
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| | + | ==Political career== |
| | + | ===Florida State House of Representatives=== |
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| | + | ===DNC Chairwoman=== |
| | + | President Obama nominated her for Chairwoman in April 2011 and the Democratic National Committee confirmed her appoinment on May 4, 2011. Immediately, Schultz began attacking Republicans. She lied about [[Paul Ryan]]'s [[Medicare]] plan, stating it would deny care to seniors with preexisting medical conditions. <ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb-staff/2011/06/01/open-thread-dnc-chair-lies-about-ryan-medicare-plan#ixzz1OdjLjbsu DNC Chair lies about Ryan Medicare plan]</ref> She called Republicans "anti-women" and that they wanted to bring back [[Jim Crow]] laws. Mitt Romney publically said that Obama's policies have failed, to which she replied "Mitt should look in the mirror." In another statement, Schultz claimed that Republicans think that [[illegal immigration]] is a crime. <ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/fred-lucas/2011/05/31/dnc-chair-republicans-believe-illegal-immigration-should-be-crime Illegal immigration should be a crime]</ref> Also, she claimed if it were up to Republicans, we would all be driving foreign-built cars. It was noted that she owns a 2010 Japanese-made Infiniti FX35. |
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| | + | ==Political views== |
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| | + | In her short time as Chair, she has already made a number of foolish statements. |
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| | + | ==Personal life== |
| | + | Schultz has been married to her husband Steve for 20 years. The couple and their three children (Shelby, Jake and Rebecca) live in Weston, Florida.<ref>[http://wassermanschultz.house.gov/about/biography.shtml Biography]</ref> |
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| | + | She is a [[breast cancer]] survivor, having been diagnosed in December 2007. She underwent seven surgeries while continuing to work and take care of her family.<ref>[http://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/lifevictories/sfl-breast-cancer-congresswoman-091809,0,3611.story Representative shares her cancer story]</ref> |
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