Happy International Women’s Day.
I hope that today we can all share our love and appreciation for the women in our lives and the women before us who made a lasting impact on our families and communities.
I am reminded today that I owe everything I have to the strong women in my life.
My mom raised me as a single parent and to be frank with you, life wasn’t easy. There were times we didn’t have light or electricity. At one point, we didn’t have a place to live because our house burned down.
I remember growing up, after doing my homework, mom would call me down for dinner. Sometimes, she’d give me my plate and leave the kitchen. I noticed she wasn’t eating, and asked her why.
After avoiding my question, she admitted she wasn’t eating to save food for me. There’s no doubt that her sacrifice is why I’m here.
But I know my story isn’t unique: there are tens of thousands of women in Kentucky who are making painful sacrifices, working multiple jobs, and still can’t make ends meet. That’s why I believe it’s time to write a new kind of politics that works for families, not corporations. We need to replace Rand Paul with a leader who understands the pain too many working families and women in our country face.
Today, my wife and I are parents to three incredible daughters.
Being a girl dad has been the greatest privilege and highest honor. My daughters opened my eyes to my future, and showed me a level of love I never knew existed.
They remind me everyday why we’re fighting to change our politics here in Kentucky. I’ll do anything to make sure they grow up in a world where they feel loved, safe, and secure.
That’s why I’m in this race and I know that together we can write a new chapter in politics that celebrates the women in our lives and will ensure a better future for all of our families. That’s why I’m in this race and I know that together we can write a new chapter in politics that celebrates the women in our lives and will ensure a better future for all of our families.
Together,
Charles Booker
