I write this in tears. In case you haven't yet heard the dreadful news, Natasha Pettigrew, Green candidate for US Senate died today after being hit by a Cadillac Escalade while riding her bicycle early Sunday morning.
I met her several times on the campaign trail, and she was simply one of the nicest, loveliest young women you could ever hope to meet. Just now, for the first time, I visited her website. Rather than being ideological and shrill, it's full of positivity and wholesomeness. She writes about making herself accessible to her constituents, and making Maryland live up to the words of Lincoln's Gettysburg address: Government of, by and for the people. She mentions her love of running, biking and swimming, and the joy her eight year old, three legged dog Bill gives her.
The first time I met Natasha was at a candidate forum in Westminster. Her mother Kennis was with her as an informal campaign manager and chief supporter. I cannot imagine how devastated she must be to lose her beautiful daughter.
To a certain extent, all of us candidates who represent the Libertarian, Green and Constitution Parties feel that we are on the same side, because we are fighting a common enemy - the Demopublican/Republicrat duopoly. Lorenzo and I had intended to vote for Natasha Pettigrew for US Senate.
Natasha, you are sorely missed.
Susan Gaztañaga
Libertarian candidate for Governor of Maryland
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