Mia Love: 'Race and Gender Doesn't Matter' in Campaign; Fundraising Boom Sets New Goal; Was Her Speech Effective?

Mia Love is gaining much support after her electrifying speech on Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention.

The Utah congressional candidate touched on many things, and one of them was race.

According to NBC News, Love sees the campaign that President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are conducting as "disrespectful," quoting the so-called "war on women," and Biden's recent comments on the campaign trail when he told a crowd that Republicans "want to put ya'll back in chains."

"Well, when you think about it, let's look at the 'war on women,' I mean, he's tries to politically get women to vote for men," Love said. "And if you think about Joe Biden's comments, "They want to put ya'll back in chains," I think it's absolutely disrespectful to the office that they hold. I deserve a president that sees me as a human being."

But Love feels that her race won't be a factor in her effort to become the Republican's first African-American congresswoman, saying that her race and gender "doesn't matter."

Love said the GOP just need to focus on what she says American's care about, which is the economy.

"I think that what they need to do is continue doing what the Republicans are doing right now, what Mitt Romney is doing, and that's focusing on the economy," Love said. "That's what people really care about."

Franchise Herald reported that Love is the African American and Mormon Mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah. She is slated to become the first black woman Republican elected to Congress if she can beat Utah Democrat Rep. Jim Matheson.

Love's speech focused on the American Dream attained by her parents, who emigrated from Haiti with "ten dollars in their pocket."

"President Obama's version of America is a divided one - pitting us against each other based on our income level, gender, and social status. His policies have failed! We are not better off than we were 4 years ago, and no rhetoric, bumper sticker, or campaign ad can change that," she said.

"Mr. President I am here to tell you we are not buying what you are selling in 2012," Love added.

Collegenews.com reported that Love received a standing ovation after her concise and hard-hitting speech.

Her speech has created a fundraising boom despite racist and sexist attacks.

According to the Washington Examiner, The campaign is in the midst of a successful fundraising push - called a money bomb - that seeks to capitalize on her speech. "This 'Love Bomb' is about bringing supporters together to make a big difference in this race by raising $225,000 for Mia," her website says.

"We've received a flood of support since her speech, and have set a new goal of $225,000. Together we are making a difference in this race."

However, many opponents were extremely racist and vandalized her Wikipedia page overnight after her speech.  

The haters called her digusting slurs like "dirty, worthless whore and a "House N-----."

Hotair.com posted a photo of what some people had to say on Twitter. One said, "@MiaBLove they smile in your face. Money grabbers backstabbers. Remember that you are just a house n---- playing pupper for massa."

Another said "Kill yourself."

Still, Love is gaining a lot of supporters. On Twitter they showed support:

"Loved Mia Love's presentation! She is a great example for today's young women; smart, educated, successful, family centered. Girls need it!"

"Susana Martinez, Condi Rice, Arthur Davis and Mia Love should all be strong off of haterade this morn. It means you are effective."

What do you think about Love's speech on race and politics? Share your thoughts below!

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