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Waters and Michelle Obama. Discussion Maxine Waters represents Californias 35th Congressional District, and is not only a powerhouse in the Democratic Party, but a controversial figure in politics in general
because of her ongoing and vehement support of African-American causes: "She has gained a reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color and the poor"
(About Congresswoman Waters). Waters has been in public service for 30 years, most of the time on the cutting edge where she tackles "difficult and often controversial issues" (About Congresswoman
Waters). She has a thorough knowledge of the legislative process and is very aware of public policy; she is also very visible in the Democratic Party, as she has "an
unusual ability to do grassroots organizing" (About Congresswoman Waters). She is identified with a "no-nonsense, no-holds-barred style of politics," as shown by her rise through the California State Assembly, at
which time she became the Democratic Caucus Chair, a powerful position (About Congresswoman Waters). During her time in the statehouse, she was responsible for some of the boldest legislation
California has ever seen: the largest divestment of state pension funds from South Africa; landmark affirmative action legislation; the nations first statewide Child Abuse Prevention Training Program; the prohibition of
police strip searches for nonviolent misdemeanors; and the introduction of the nations first plant closure law (Congresswoman Maxine Waters). On the national scene, among other things, Waters has "served
on the Democratic National Committee (DNC) since 1980," and worked effectively on five presidential campaigns: "Sen. Edward Kennedy (1980), Rev. Jesse Jackson (1984 & 1988), and President Bill Clinton (1992
& 1996)" (About Congresswoman Waters). After the civil unrest in Los Angeles in 1992, she "faced the nations media and public to interpret the hopelessness and despair in cities across
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