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Progressive Dane is happy to announce its endorsement of Rae Vogeler in the race for U.S. Senate.
"At this moment in our nation's history, it's all but impossible for citizens to influence national decisions that profoundly affect our daily lives," said Ron Richardson, chair of Progressive Dane's Policy Committee. "The federal government is pouring money into an unjustified and failed war and neglecting the basic needs of our citizens. That's why it's critical that progressives support an anti-war candidate."
"I am excited about having the support of an organization so dedicated to advancing the involvement of ordinary citizens in their government," Vogeler said. "Grassroots involvement is a central part of my campaign. My opponent Herb Kohl remains unresponsive to the average citizen, and has consistently voted on the side of giant corporations and the wealthy, at the expense of working Americans."
Vogeler added, "There is money available for education, Social Security, and health care, but instead we cut social programs to cover the pork and greed in Washington and pay for the disastrous Bush agenda. Kohl voted against the people and for the corporate Bush agenda by supporting credit card companies' Bankruptcy bill, oil companies' energy bill and the failed 'No Child Left Behind' act, to name a few instances. Just this week, Senator Kohl cast his final votes supporting a $1 billion, 700-mile fence on our border and a $448 billion military spending bill loaded with special pork projects and earmarks. I do not support that kind of agenda."
"We need a senator who understands the daily struggles of ordinary Wisconsinites and will represent them in Washington," stated Marsha Rummel, long-time Progressive Dane member, small businesswoman, and neighborhood leader. "Senator Kohl has repeatedly ignored the needs and concerns of my neighbors. Rae Vogeler is a dedicated community activist with a long history of service to average citizens."
"I'm impressed to learn that Rae has raised substantially more money than Senator Kohl in small contributions from individuals," said Progressive Dane Steering Committee member Mary Anglim. "She'll be a strong voice for campaign finance reform."
In addition to the Progressive Dane endorsement, the Rae Vogeler for U.S. Senate campaign has earned the endorsements of the Wisconsin Green Party, Progressive Democrats of Wisconsin, and local organizations and individuals throughout the state. For more information, and the complete list of endorsements, visit www.voterae.org.
Posted by prodane at October 9, 2006 01:07 AM
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