OTG-OTC: WHO IS PATTIE CURRAN AND HOW WILL SHE BE DIFFERENT?

Today, Debbie Barth and Lynn Bensy are talking with Pattie Curran! Pattie Curran is running to represent North Carolina’s 5th congressional district. Pattie enlisted in the Army National Guard (ARNG) when she turned 18 and later attended Officer Candidate School, receiving her commission just prior to her college graduation.  As a veteran, a Christian, wife and homeschooling mom, and … as a former social worker, Pattie understands, and has experienced … the challenges others, in these positions have had to face. Ms. Curran is also the founder and president of the nonprofit Shwachman-Diamond America. Two… of her three children … have a rare disease, Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome with secondary mitochondrial disease.  She knows full well, the catastrophic financial ramifications of Obamacare and is adamant in her fight to repeal Obamacare. Debbie and Lynn will be talking with Pattie about how Pattie was able to rise about the dire circumstances of her own childhood and go on to become the first person in her family to graduate from college. Pattie’s story is one of encouragement and inspiration.  Her ability to overcome life’s adversities, combined with her desire to make this a better place for her own children to live, is the driving force in her political aspirations. What is her stand on the Constitution, Common Core, abortion and gun rights? Call in and ask Pattie these questions and more at 323-792-3071. (Press the number 1 to speak to the host.)