Reshma Saujani and Ron Artest, Smart Thuggin

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This is Reshma Saujani, an Indian-American running in the democratic primary for NY’s 14th congressional district. This is Ron Artest, a resident of 96, aka Queensbridge. I’m guessing the 14th district is close to QB. They support each other so I support them. She’s going against incumbent Carolyn Maloney who has been there since 1993. That’s one tough matriarch to dethrone. Reshma has also graduated from U Of I with a political science degree, a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard, and a JD from Yale.

First off, let me say that I don’t know anything about her politics, nor do I really care because it’s NY. One main reason i posted her is the elephant in the room, she is FRIGGIN PRETTY! How does anyone interview or speak to her about policy without just staring at her face? For me, there’s always been something attractive about ambitious, independent, slightly feministic women. Maybe it’s cause I’m the opposite: grassroots, unambitious, and anti-responsibility, so I need someone to cover my weaknesses. A prime example of this attraction comes from Leslie Knope from Parks and Rec.

I never once thought the person playing Leslie, Amy Poehler, was attractive until she played this character. Even though Leslie is very strong-willed, there’s a vulnerability and a self-deprecating humor that makes her a very like-able character. I wonder what kind of guys attract these powerful women? Maybe the Bill Clinton-esque type? Charming, tall, witty, and very good at womanizing type?

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