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 Kerry
Campaign Names Becky Ogle as Senior Advisor of Disability Issues
CEC legislative update, June 11, 2004
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On June 4, John
Kerry for President announced Rebecca "Becky" Ogle as the senior
advisor on disability issues. Ogle will be charged with advising
the Kerry campaign on all issues related to disability and
disability outreach. Ogle, a seasoned 15-year veteran of
presidential campaigns and Democratic Conventions, has been a
senior disability advisor to the Democratic National Committee
and the Clinton-Gore Administration.
"Today's announcement signifies another step forward in our plan
to construct a campaign team that is diverse, talented and looks
like America," said Kerry campaign manager Mary Beth Cahill.
"Becky possesses an incredible amount of energy and commitment
to ensuring that people with disabilities are involved in all
aspects of our campaign. I am counting on her to advise us in
ways to reach voters with disabilities."
The disability vote has sometimes been referred to as the
"sleeping giant" of American politics. There are an estimated 36
million voting-age Americans with disabilities and the Kerry
campaign is working diligently to gain their support.
"We understand the importance of the disability community in
this election and will not take them for granted," said Cahill.
"Having Becky on the team will help us energize these voters to
support John Kerry, because he is the best man for people with
disabilities, their families and friends.
Note: CEC is bipartisan and does not endorse any candidate
running for government office. We are sharing the candidates'
positions on special education and disability issues for your
information only.
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