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Since her appointment of Chair in 2011, many have speculated that this is just one step for Wasserman Shultz. The National Journal stated that her appointment “seemed like the latest ascension for a fast-rising star destined for even higher positions”, and that “it is likely she will look to replace Nancy Pelosi when she retires”. Due to the dissatisfaction from the DNC of Wasserman Shultz, on June 26, 2012 it has been rumored that she will not have the position starting in November. She has also been remarked as being “the cheerleader” for the Obama campaign.

Health Care Reform
Wasserman Shultz is in support of Health Care Reform. She supports Planned Parenthood and has fought for legislation for women’s reproductive rights. When asked about Mitt Romney’s promise to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, she stated that it would “take us back to a time when just being a woman was a pre-existing condition”.

Immigration
In June 2012, Wasserman Shultz sponsored “H.AMDT.1244 to H.R.585, an amendment to redirect $20 million in funding within immigration and customs enforcement to combat child exploitation.1 Wasserman Shultz was in support of Obama’s stance on immigration. She also stated “Republicans believe illegal immigration should in fact be a crime”. 3 Wasserman Shultz also called for “immigration reform” in a statement on President Obama’s speech on immigration reform.

Representation
Wasserman Shultz is a great example of intersectionality with regard to representation and voting record. She represents many citizens due to her traits: a women, a person of Jewish faith, and a democrat. She uses her interests in these areas to support bills that benefit women and the Jewish community. For instance, she sponsored H.RES.460 in 2011, which “expressed support for designation of 2012 as the “Year of the Girl” and celebrating the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA”. This bill along with her support of health care reform and women’s issues are direct examples of her representation of her gender in the government. Wasserman Shultz introduced a bill in 2012, H.RES.647 that “recognized the 100th anniversary of Hadassah, the women’s Zionist Organization of America”. This is another example of her representation of the people of her faith and gender. Due to her unique background, she is able to represent citizen of many backgrounds. In 2011, Wasserman Shultz became the Democratic Vice Chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues. Wasserman Shultz was the first Jewish Congresswoman ever elected from Florida.

2012 Wasserman Shultz will be running against the incumbent from the 23rd district Alcee L. Hastings. According to OpenSecrets.org, as of June 29, 2012 she has raised $2,311,900. Her tope contributors are Morgan & Morgan, Southern Wine & Spirits, Greenberg Traurig LLP, United Food & Commercial Workers Union, and American Assn for Justice. Wasserman Shultz’s source of funds is a following: 66% from individual contributions, 33% from PAC contributions, 1% other, and 0% candidate self-financing. Wasserman Shultz has served 4 terms in Congress.9 She is a supporter of the State of Israel and lead a group of eight Representatives on a delegation trip to the Middle East.