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Marianne Williamson invokes 'better angels' in Congressional run
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Mar 10, 2014
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Marianne Williamson invokes 'better angels' in Congressional run
The bestselling author and spiritual lecturer is waging an independent campaign for Congress, and could pull votes from more traditional candidates.
Marianne Williamson, independent candidate for Congress in the 33rd District, speaks to an audience in Palos Verdes
Marianne Williamson, independent candidate for Congress in the 33rd District, speaks to an audience in Palos Verdes
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Marianne Williamson is running for Congress as an independent. As seen in this Feb. 11, 2014 photo in Rancho Palos Verdes, her campaign logo is an American flag with peace doves as the stars.
Marianne Williamson is running for Congress as an independent. As seen in this Feb. 11, 2014 photo in Rancho Palos Verdes, her campaign logo is an American flag with peace doves as the stars.
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Sharon McNary/KPCC
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The bestselling author and spiritual lecturer is waging an independent campaign for Congress, and could pull votes from more traditional candidates.

Author Marianne Williamson has been dubbed "the high priestess of pop religion." Her books on how to lead a spiritual life have sold 3 million copies. But KPCC's Sharon McNary says she's now considering a political life.