Gloria La Riva bio
November 1, 2012
Gloria La Riva
Running mate: Stefanie Beacham
Political party: Party for Socialism and Liberation
Born: Aug. 13, 1954
Alma Mater: Brandeis University (1972-1973, 1975)
Political experience:
- Candidate, U.S. House of Representatives, District 8, 2010
- Candidate, U.S. President, 1992, 2008
- Candidate, U.S. Vice President, 1984, 1988, 1996, 2000
- Candidate, Governor, State of California, 1994, 1998
- Candidate, Mayor, City of San Francisco, 1983, 1991
Political views:
La Riva is pro-choice, supports same-sex marriage and supports Second Amendment rights.
She would increase taxes on the rich, would close all U.S. military bases outside of the country and believes in a single-payer healthcare system.
La Riva wants guaranteed free education from pre-K to college.