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I am Kate Woody, the proud daughter of a decorated WWII U.S. Combat Infantry Officer. I am running for County Council 5th District. I pledge to fight to preserve personal rights and promote prosperity for all the citizens of Montgomery County. My lodestar for this task is the U.S. and Maryland Constitutions and Bills of Rights and the Bible.  I pledge to represent my constituency including those with special needs for whom I have a heart. My husband and I have a wonderful son with special needs who, in himself, contributes greatly to the County community.

HOW DO I SWITCH PARTIES?

It’s a question we’re seeing more and more, especially among immigrant Americans. Folks from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America who’ve immigrated to the U.S. and become voting citizens call us often to ask about changing their affiliation.  “I came here for freedom and democracy – to escape an oppressive government…and many people seem eager to bring that type of government here!”

People who lived through the “Cultural Revolution”, government “Manifestos” in Central and South America, and controlling and dividing structures all over the world come here for the promise of freedom and liberty, yet encounter division, cancellation and tribalism. They even see the government proposing a “paused” Ministry of Truth. Add to that shortages, lockdowns, crippling inflation - and now even a shortage of baby formula. They don’t like it.

Latino Americans are one example, their overall support for the Democrats has plummeted from 75% to around 25% - rather rapidly too. They hate the term “Latinix” but it’s foisted on them as a term that’s good for them. The present administration is allowing almost an unlimited influx into their towns along the US border. And while most US Border Agents are hispanic Democrats the current Administration paints them as evil guards whipping migrants at the border, and the Press echoes those views.

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