Rep. Laura Richardson, D-Long Beach, is learning the ropes at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, and one of the first lessons is about the art of democracy.
The rookie congresswoman said she's quite impressed that the delegation seating is not based on any political clout. Local, county, state and federal officials, along with regular Joes, can have any seat in the states' seating areas.
"It's all on a first-come, first-served basis," she said Tuesday night from the convention hall. "The titles are left at the door."
She said the convention has been free of the usual party infighting, adding that everyone is working for a "united front."
She added: "We're all marching for the same thing."
Richardson said many of Tuesday's events she attended involved equity for women.
"There's been no time for sightseeing," she added.
The rookie congresswoman said she's quite impressed that the delegation seating is not based on any political clout. Local, county, state and federal officials, along with regular Joes, can have any seat in the states' seating areas.
"It's all on a first-come, first-served basis," she said Tuesday night from the convention hall. "The titles are left at the door."
She said the convention has been free of the usual party infighting, adding that everyone is working for a "united front."
She added: "We're all marching for the same thing."
Richardson said many of Tuesday's events she attended involved equity for women.
"There's been no time for sightseeing," she added.
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Laura Richardson should learn financial responsibility 101. How about that as a concept. Her Long Beach and San Pedro homes have fallen into default 6 times. Is this someone we want as a congresswoman? I would say "NOT".
Laura Richardson sets a poor example for the state of California. And also a poor representation of Long Beach in Sacramento. Purely pathetic.