Maria Steen: I learnt a lot about politics last week and I'm not giving up on it just yet
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Maria Steen: I learnt a lot about politics last week and I'm not giving up on it just yet
"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."
"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 last week but the bid fell apart. She was surprised to learn what Michael McDowell really thinks. She described herself as a political novice and said she learned a great deal about the nomination process and about politicians. She addressed critics of her late entry into the race and explained concerns for her family and the potential impact of both a campaign and a possible election. She articulated that personal and familial considerations shaped decisions about candidacy timing and pursuit of nomination.
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