INDEPENDENCE, Ohio After more than eight months of campaigning, former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner (D) is tired of worrying about what her establishment detractors think.

Speaking to an audience of progressive clergy members on Monday, Turner imitated the politicians and pundits who keep telling her to tone it down.

Senator, dont say this. Senator, dont say that. Dammit Im over it! she declared to applause at an interfaith breakfast.

In fact, Turner welcomed the discomfort of her adversaries whether they are in Democratic Party leadership in Washington, or in the highest echelons of corporate America.

We got some folks rattled, Turner said. But Im glad theyre rattled. I want them to be uncomfortable.

Why is it that the poverty pimps get to be comfortable and the poor people uncomfortable? she added. Well, its time to make them uncomfortable. Hello somebody!