BlogHer talks with Rep. Maxine Waters: California Counts

Really appreciate Congresswoman Waters' candor. Glad to know we can count her among those who really have the people's interest at heart! Thanks BlogHer for another thought-provoking perspective... look forward to more one-on-one interviews!

Really enjoyed watching this interview, and she is just so great and inspiring!

Liz Rizzo ( http://www.blogher.com/blog/liz-rizzo )

I blog at Everyday Goddess ( http://everydaygoddess.typepad.com/ ).

But then, I'm not surprised. You consistently hit them out of the park.

Kim
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So I understand Egan. She made me second guess my vote.

If only we could all sit down with each candidate and their endorsers this would be much easier! Hahaha, imagine the logistics on that, a nice chat with every citizen of this country. But it sure would help.

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Queen of Spain ( http://queenofspainblog.com/ )

Great work Erin. Since I don't live in California, I've haven't heard of Maxine Waters until today. After this great interview, I certainly won't forget her. She has me second guessing my support for President. I need to get this sorted out before Saturday. This is a great accomplishment for BlogHer. Well done!

That Jon Stewart. Funny, funny stuff. On a completely different note, Jon Stewart is the host of this year's Oscar's!

I first became impressed by the congresswoman during the Rodney King riots, when I was a cub reporter. Agree with her or not on individual issues, I find her fearless, unapologetic and articulate under fire. Don't take my word for it, take Jon Stewart's: See Martha Casey ( http://www.sheilacasey.com/2007/05/jon_stewart_i_h... ).

Lisa Stone
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Rep. Waters was very down to earth. I have interviewed her before, but in press gaggles or with my mic up on a podium.

I also hope this shows other elected officials and those who want to be elected officials there is nothing to fear with sitting down, one-on-one, with blogher.

Politics & News Contributing Editor
Queen of Spain ( http://queenofspainblog.com/ )

I'm so loving this coverage from you, Erin and Katy! Thank you!!

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Beyond Help ( http://mariax.vox.com/ )

I loved when she said, "Certainly we must give this administration credit for having failed the American people, and having created resentment by the people, we now find ourselves in an economy that appears to continue to sink and to fall apart and to carry us into a recession..."