Mia Love, Black Conservative Star Rising in Utah Republican Politics, Running for 4th Congressional District seat
There’s a rising star in conservative Utah politics and she is black — Ludmya “Mia” Love. Mia Love is the American-born daughter of Haitian immigrants, a mother of three, a wife and the current mayor of Sarotoga Springs, Utah. She has her sights set on running for the newly created 4th Congressional district:
Being a conservative African-American woman sets Love, 36, apart from the other challengers. “I’m always saying in Washington if you can’t blend in, you might as well stand out,” she said.
But she said that’s not what will get her elected. Rather, Love says, it’s her budget-cutting experience as mayor and focus on limited government and family values that will resonate with voters.
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She has a concealed carry permit and often packs a gun. Her husband introduced her to shooting on their first date. His first gift to her was a rifle. Source
If elected, Mia Love would become the first black female Republican member of Congress, and she plans to join the Congressional Black Caucus:
“Yes, yes. I would join the Congressional Black Caucus and try to take that thing apart from the inside out,” she said….
“It’s demagoguery. They sit there and ignite emotions and ignite racism when there isn’t,” Love said. “They use their positions to instill fear. Hope and change is turned into fear and blame. Fear that everybody is going lose everything and blaming Congress for everything instead of taking responsibility.”
Love said she would also take apart the departments of education and energy. She also believes states should take back those duties along with healthcare as well. We’ll be watching Mia Love as she inches closer to her goal of becoming the first black Congresswoman from Utah. Is this another Mama Grizzly? If so, Sarah Palin’s endorsement should be forthcoming. Either way, we like what Mia Love is saying so far and we wish her all the best.
Here is the link to Mia Love’s main site: Love4Utah
(H/T to Legal Insurrection)
