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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
By Aaron Gould Sheinin asheinin@ajc.com
**Denver —” K.C. Christian, a single mother in Atlanta, briefly captured the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday evening, when her video-taped question was used as part of the convention’s “America’s Town Hall” segment.
Christian asked about Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama’s energy plans.
“I’m concerned about gas prices,” Christian said. “They are killing my budget. I’ve got a four-cylinder car and it costs me almost $50 to fill up my tank. It’s just ridiculous.”
Her question was answered live from the Pepsi Center by Aimee Christensen, an environmental activist and strategist.
She said Obama would give a $1,000 tax rebate to every American to help offset rising fuel costs, will “crack down on energy traders,” double fuel efficiency in American cars within 10 years and, within seven years, have 1 million plug-in hybrids on the road. What about Republican John McCain’s plan?
“Senator McCain’s plan unfortunately is the same thing we’ve had the last eight years, which is the oil companies’ plan,” Christensen said. “And it’s unacceptable.”
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By v racer
August 27, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
Most single mothers are a scurge on our economy and morale values so she probably missed the point that Obama has no answer.
By Aaron Burr V. Mexico
August 27, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
That’s right. If you’re a woman who has been beaten and had her husband leave her, is a scourge on our economy.
Did you know that Bush wants to declare the Birth Control Pill to be abortion?
Don’t believe me? I don’t care. If McCain wins, you’ll see for yourself.
By Robin Walker
August 28, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
They spelled my name wrong, but this is my question to President-to-be Barack Obama.
By KC Cristian
August 29, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
Single mothers who love, protect, nurture, and educate— raise PRESIDENTS. If you are a single mother, you are worthy to be praised, not torn down by callous-tongued individuals. Cultivate your child(ren) with love and dignity. YOU are worthy to be lifted up!!!!
By KC Cristian
August 29, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
Single mothers who love, protect, nurture, and educate— raise PRESIDENTS. If you are a single mother, you are worthy to be praised, not torn down by callous-hearted individuals. Cultivate your child(ren) with love and dignity. YOU are worthy to be lifted up!!!!