Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Sheehan announces plan to challenge Pelosi

July 10, 2007, 6:21PM

By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press Writer
© 2007 The Associated Press

CRAWFORD, Texas — Bidding farewell to her former peace camp near President Bush's ranch, Cindy Sheehan began a nearly two-week trek toward Washington, D.C., on Tuesday with her sights set on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Officially announcing her run against Pelosi in 2008 if the San Francisco congresswoman doesn't move to impeach Bush by July 23, Sheehan said she relates to the people in her home state and chided Pelosi for keeping troops in danger.

"I know what Californians care about," said Sheehan, who plans to run as an independent. "They don't care about the ruling power elite." Read more here.

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