In politics there are times when rare opportunities present themselves to voters to make a choice for the betterment of the district, region and the state. For the 12th Congressional District, such an opportunity is the candidacy of Debbie Dingell, Democratic leader.
Dingell, who has the endorsement of the Michigan Chronicle, has proved throughout the years that the way to get things done is not only by standing firmly on your propositions, but also in building unique relationships to address problems that often seem insurmountable.
Dingell has demonstrated that relationships are the key to getting even your diehard opposition to agree with you on the basis of the common good.
Her district and Michigan as a whole will be fortunate when after the Aug. 5 primary, voters declare her as the next congresswoman from 12th District.
She understands Washington, and probably knows where all the bodies are buried. Very seldom do we see a congressional candidate of her stature with the depth of knowledge, capability, competence and relationships she will bring to the office. She has the respect of those who don’t agree with her, and they see her as a force to be reckoned with in addressing the affairs of the nation.
Debbie Dingell possesses the very ideal enshrined in the Declaration of Independence that “all men (and women) are created equal” and has worked tirelessly to address diversity. She is a champion of real racial diversity as well as gender diversity. We need the conscience of a Debbie Dingell in Congress to show that America can continue to live up to the meaning of its creed.
In the many areas where her leadership has been tested, Dingell has shown that sometimes it is not how hard the fight is but rather the steadfast commitment to making the lives of people better.
For example, under her leadership as chair of the Board of Governors at Wayne State University, Dingell has fought to ensure that an urban university like Wayne stands on the promise of racial diversity to achieve academic excellence. In other facets of national life where her leadership came to bear, Dingell has fought to ensure that women no longer are seen as backbenchers but rather as front-row-occupants.
Debbie Dingell’s courage is admirable and the 12th Congressional District and our region will be best served and our interests will be protected with her in Congress.
There are many women leaders in the annals of global and national history who have demonstrated to us that leaders must be courageous. That they need not walk away from the battles that must be fought to guarantee everyone the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Leaders such as New York’s Shirley Chisholm, Pakistan’s Benazir Bhutto, Texas’ Barbara Jordan and current Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel and countless others today continue to inspire our present dispensation.
Debbie Dingell’s work is in line with the great tradition of these leaders who did not give in under pressure but, rather, were determined to ensure that the interests of the people they fought for were first secured before anything else.
That courage to get things done is what Debbie Dingell will bring when she is voted the next congresswoman from the 12th District.
That is why the Michigan Chronicle believes she is fully qualified to replace outgoing Congressman John Dingell and increase Michigan’s stature in Washington.
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