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Connie Morella

Our Town with host Andy Ockershausen - Homegrown History

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Women and US Foreign Policy Interview Project

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Donald Trump

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Brandon Scott

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John Davis

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Allison Galbraith

1:52: Paula Gallagher has this week’s book recommendation, a new memoir about a young woman who survived a survivalist upbringing to earn a Ph.D. from Cambridge. The title is “Educated,” by Tara Westover.6:05: Allison Galbraith talks about her campaign to become the Democratic candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Andy Harris in Maryland's First District in November. Galbraith gives her position on guns, coastal oil drilling and the development of wind turbines off Ocean City. She first appeared on the podcast in November. Two other candidates, Jesse Colvin and Michael Pullen, also have been heard on the show.19:28: We hear from a former Republican congresswoman, Connie Morella, who served eight terms in Washington representing Maryland’s 8th District. Morella talks about Donald Trump, Paul Ryan and political tribalism -- and what, if anything, can be done to fix the parts of Washington politics that leave so many Americans disgusted and disillusioned. Morella is a member of the ReFormer's Caucus, a group of former elected officials seeking to restore integrity to government.Links: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/02/tara-westover-memoir-educated-interviewhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/dan-rodricks-blog/bs-roughly-speaking-crime-fight-20171116-htmlstory.htmlhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/dan-rodricks-bl...

1:52: Paula Gallagher has this week’s book recommendation, a new memoir about a young woman who survived a survivalist upbringing to earn a Ph.D. from Cambridge. The title is “Educated,” by Tara Westover.6:05: Allison Galbraith talks about her campaign to become the Democratic candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Andy Harris in Maryland's First District in November. Galbraith gives her position on guns, coastal oil drilling and the development of wind turbines off Ocean City. She first appeared on the podcast in November. Two other candidates, Jesse Colvin and Michael Pullen, also have been heard on the show.19:28: We hear from a former Republican congresswoman, Connie Morella, who served eight terms in Washington representing Maryland’s 8th District. Morella talks about Donald Trump, Paul Ryan and political tribalism -- and what, if anything, can be done to fix the parts of Washington politics that leave so many Americans disgusted and disillusioned. Morella is a member of the ReFormer's Caucus, a group of former elected officials seeking to restore integrity to government.Links: <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/02/tara-westover-memoir-educated-interviewhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/dan-rodricks-blog/bs-roughly-speaking-crime-fight-20171116-htmlstory.htmlhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/dan-rodricks-blog/bs-roughly-speaking-jesse-colvin-20180223-htmlstory.htmlhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/dan-rodricks-blog/bs-roughly-speaking-michael-pullen-20180320-htmlstory.htmlhttps://www.issueone.org/reformers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/02/tara-westover-memoir-educated-interviewhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/dan-rodricks-blog/bs-roughly-speaking-crime-fight-20171116-htmlstory.htmlhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/dan-rodricks-bl...</a>

Women in Congress: A former member and a candidate, Connie Morella and Allison Galbraith (episode 375)

Connie Morella on becoming a Republican ~"Mac was running for office and he had very stiff competition. He was a Republican. I had to cross-over and become a Republican to vote for him in a primary. I did, and I thought, I think I'll go back. Then, I looked at what was happening in our Country. I saw Jacob Javits, Clifford Case, Everett Dirksen. I saw all of these great men who brought both sides together who were Republicans. Who believed in fiscal responsibility, but also believed in liberal rights, rights for people. I stayed a Republican. I became the Moderate Republican, which then gradually became an endangered species, and now it is almost extinct."Connie Morella (right) and Andy Ockershausen (left) in studio interviewA Ockershausen:	This is Andy Ockershausen, and this is Our Town. We have such a delightful, delightful friend and one of the great women of my lifetime. In spite, my wife is right up there too. She's made such an impact on Our Town. So many ways in a national local level. She served in, The United States Congress representing the 8th Congressional District, of Maryland, as a Republican. That will never happen again. She's a mother to 9 children, a teacher, and an advocate for human rights, women's health, and domestic violence issues. Did she stop after Congress? No way. She was just beginning, and she's here today to tell us about what she's been up to besides Ambassador of France. She's had a wonderful, wonderful career after Congress, and that's Connie Morella. Connie Morella:	Thank you very much Andy O. Your very lavish introduction reminded me of something attributed to May West if you can remember that name from the old, old ... When she said, "Too much of a good thing, can be downright enjoyable." A Ockershausen:	Oh my God. May West, come up and see me sometime. I remember all those sayings. I think Ken might be too young. Ken's our technical director. Ken Hunter:	No, I remember May West. Oh yes. Somerville, Massachusetts | Grammar School through High School A Ockershausen:	Connie, you have had such a remarkable impact on Our Town. In addition to your work in Congress, but it's so many things. You are from Somerville, Massachusetts. It's a long way from Washington, but maybe it isn't. Maybe it was great. You went to school ... You went to grammar school in Somerville? Connie Morella:	I did indeed, and high school. A Ockershausen:	Catholic school? Connie Morella:	No. Public school. On Boston UniversityA Ockershausen:	Wow. You went to BU, that's not Catholic either. Connie Morella:	Yeah, right. A Ockershausen:	Is that a city school, or is that part of U Mass? Connie Morella:	No, no, that's a private school. A Ockershausen:	Private school? Connie Morella:	Boston University. A Ockershausen:	It's not connected with any religious order? Connie Morella:	You know, it's like so many of these major universities, have some kind of a connection. Sometimes very remote. There is a remote connection with Methodists. Just like American University. It's Methodist . . .A Ockershausen:	They're actually common usually. Connie Morella:	Exactly. Boston University is in that ... A Ockershausen:	A very, very independent school. Connie Morella:	Right. A Ockershausen:	You learned a lot, and learned to be very independent. How did you learn ... Did you learn growing up to be a Republican, or did that evolve? Connie Morella:	No. In Somerville, Boston, Massachusetts, you're not a republican. I grew up in a Democratic household. I was Democrat when we married and came to Washington DC, and then moved into Maryland. What happened? My epiphany came when Charles "Mac" Mathias, who was the Senator ... A Ockershausen:	I knew Mac very well. From a Democrat to RepublicanConnie Morella:	Yes. Mac was running for office and he had very stiff competition. He was a Republican. I had to cross-over and become a Republican to vote for him in a primary. I did, and I thought,

Connie Morella on becoming a Republican ~ "Mac was running for office and he had very stiff competition. He was a Republican. I had to cross-over and become a Republican to vote for him in a primary. I did, and I thought, I think I'll go back. Then, I looked at what was happening in our Country. I saw Jacob Javits, Clifford Case, Everett Dirksen. I saw all of these great men who brought both sides together who were Republicans. Who believed in fiscal responsibility, but also believed in liberal rights, rights for people. I stayed a Republican. I became the Moderate Republican, which then gradually became an endangered species, and now it is almost extinct." Connie Morella (right) and Andy Ockershausen (left) in studio interview A Ockershausen:	This is Andy Ockershausen, and this is Our Town. We have such a delightful, delightful friend and one of the great women of my lifetime. In spite, my wife is right up there too. She's made such an impact on Our Town. So many ways in a national local level. She served in, The United States Congress representing the 8th Congressional District, of Maryland, as a Republican. That will never happen again. She's a mother to 9 children, a teacher, and an advocate for human rights, women's health, and domestic violence issues. Did she stop after Congress? No way. She was just beginning, and she's here today to tell us about what she's been up to besides Ambassador of France. She's had a wonderful, wonderful career after Congress, and that's Connie Morella. Connie Morella:	Thank you very much Andy O. Your very lavish introduction reminded me of something attributed to May West if you can remember that name from the old, old ... When she said, "Too much of a good thing, can be downright enjoyable." A Ockershausen:	Oh my God. May West, come up and see me sometime. I remember all those sayings. I think Ken might be too young. Ken's our technical director. Ken Hunter:	No, I remember May West. Oh yes. Somerville, Massachusetts | Grammar School through High School A Ockershausen:	Connie, you have had such a remarkable impact on Our Town. In addition to your work in Congress, but it's so many things. You are from Somerville, Massachusetts. It's a long way from Washington, but maybe it isn't. Maybe it was great. You went to school ... You went to grammar school in Somerville? Connie Morella:	I did indeed, and high school. A Ockershausen:	Catholic school? Connie Morella:	No. Public school. On Boston University A Ockershausen:	Wow. You went to BU, that's not Catholic either. Connie Morella:	Yeah, right. A Ockershausen:	Is that a city school, or is that part of U Mass? Connie Morella:	No, no, that's a private school. A Ockershausen:	Private school? Connie Morella:	Boston University. A Ockershausen:	It's not connected with any religious order? Connie Morella:	You know, it's like so many of these major universities, have some kind of a connection. Sometimes very remote. There is a remote connection with Methodists. Just like American University. It's Methodist . . . A Ockershausen:	They're actually common usually. Connie Morella:	Exactly. Boston University is in that ... A Ockershausen:	A very, very independent school. Connie Morella:	Right. A Ockershausen:	You learned a lot, and learned to be very independent. How did you learn ... Did you learn growing up to be a Republican, or did that evolve? Connie Morella:	No. In Somerville, Boston, Massachusetts, you're not a republican. I grew up in a Democratic household. I was Democrat when we married and came to Washington DC, and then moved into Maryland. What happened? My epiphany came when Charles "Mac" Mathias, who was the Senator ... A Ockershausen:	I knew Mac very well. From a Democrat to Republican Connie Morella:	Yes. Mac was running for office and he had very stiff competition. He was a Republican. I had to cross-over and become a Republican to vote for him in a primary. I did, and I thought,

Connie Morella – Former Ambassador, US Congresswoman, and MD State Delegate

This is a recording of an interview Matthew Alan Hill conducted with Connie Morella on August 2nd 2011 for the Women and US Foreign Policy Interview Project at The Institute for the Study of the Americas, University of London.

Connie Morella: Women and USFP Interview Project