"The campaigner writes for the first time about how her presidential bid fell apart - and how she was surprised to find out what Michael McDowell really thinks"
"Much has been written about my attempt to get on the presidential ballot last week, but before now I have not written about it myself."
"As a political novice, I learned much about the nomination process and about politicians."
"In response to those who have criticised what has been described as my late entry into the race, I have spoken about my concerns for my family and the impact that both a campaign and a possible election might have."
The campaigner attempted to secure a place on the presidential ballot but the bid fell apart. She reported surprise at discovering Michael McDowell's true views. The attempt attracted substantial attention, and she had not previously given her own account of the experience. As a political novice, she learned significant lessons about the nomination process and the behavior of politicians. In response to critics who labelled her entry as late, she cited concerns for her family and the potential personal impact of running a campaign and of a possible election outcome. Family considerations influenced the timing and scope of the campaign decision.
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