Fiorina Grabs Attention In Iowa

Carly Fiorina announced her bid for the White House on May 4th.

Carly Fiorina announced her bid for the White House on May 4th.

Waukee, Iowa- Hundreds of GOP activists recently descended on Waukee for the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Freedom Summit. On hand that evening were a total of nine declared and possible presidential candidates. Of all the candidates who spoke, one in particular appeared to steal the show: former Hewlitt Packard executive Carly Fiorina.

Fiorina is no stranger to politics. She served as an advisor to 2008 GOP Nominee John McCain during his campaign for the White House, and in 2010 made her first bid for elected office when she challenged California Democrat Barbara Boxer for the US Senate. Despite a large democratic advantage in the state, Fiorina led in some polls but ultimately lost by 10 points on election day. Fiorina now is making her debut as a national candidate.

At the Freedom Summit, Fiorina started off by comparing herself to likely democrat nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton. “I too have traveled 1200 miles, but unlike Mrs. Clinton, I know mileage is not the same as going the distance,” Fiorina quipped.

Fiorina mentioned her improbable rise from secretary to CEO of one of the largest technology companies in the world. “Only in the United States of America is it possible for a young woman to start as a secretary and become CEO and maybe just maybe run for president,” Fiorina said.

Talking about faith, Fiornia told personal stories of her battle with cancer as well as her daughter’s battle with addiction. Fiorina said it was her faith in God that got her and her husband through that time. “It was my husband Frank’s and my personal relationship with Jesus Christ that saved us from a desperate sadness,” Fiorina said.

Talking about her convictions, Fiorina told a story of how she refused to back down from her pro-life stance as well as other conservative stances and not turn “towards the middle” after winning a tough GOP primary. Fiorina noted that she went on to win more democrat and independent votes than any other candidate in the nation, largely because of the size of California. “That race taught me something: only a conservative can unify this party and we do not have to change our beliefs and our convictions to reach independents and democrats either,” Fiorina said bring the crowd to their feet.

Fiorina said during her recent trip through Iowa she could “sense a deep disquiet.” Fiorina elaborated. “It’s not political and it is not partisan, but I think people are disquieted because they fear we are losing something. And I think they believe we are missing something.” Fiorina said that something is the limitless possibilities that have defined America. “We always knew that if something was worth doing, especially if it was hard to do, that we as Americans, we would do it,” she said. Fiorina said she had seen disquiet in business owners, saying the country is now for the first time ever destroying more businesses than it is creating. Fiorina cited taxes and other red tape as reasons why this was happening. “We are crushing the potential of this nation,” she said.

Talking about foreign policy, Fiorina said she had met more world leaders than any other candidate or possible candidate for President this cycle, with the exception of Democrat Hillary Clinton. “Unlike Hillary Clinton, I did not do photo ops,” Fiorina said. In regards to Israel relations, Fiorina said the United States should stop talking with Iran. “We should immediately impose as punishing a set of sanctions as

we can and we should not talk again until they submit to full and unfettered inspections,” she said to a roar of approval from the crowd. “The world is a dangerous place when the world does not stand with our allies and does not stand strong against our adversaries,” she also said.

Fiorina announced her candidacy for the Presidency on May 4th.

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