The list of Dems running for governor continues to grow. After getting creamed by Arne Carlson in the 90s, Mr. Ethics is trying again. Here's the info:
Senator John Marty Announces Exploratory Campaign for Governor
Monday, December 22, 2008
After receiving strong encouragement from health care reformers and others, Senator John Marty is launching an exploratory campaign for Governor and johnmarty.org today. The campaign is being announced through email and other contacts to thousands of health reform advocates and other Minnesotans.
Marty is author of the proposed MN Health Plan, a bold initiative to ensure that all Minnesotans have access to affordable health care. Senator Marty first received statewide recognition for his leadership on ethics and campaign finance reform issues.
"This is a true exploratory campaign to connect with Minnesotans and hear about their vision for a better Minnesota," Senator Marty explained. "People want a government that works for them instead of special interests. They want living-wage jobs and quality schools, not large taxpayer subsidies for private businesses. They want cost-saving investments in children, positive steps to prevent domestic abuse and violence, and health care that's affordable for their families in good times and bad. I am confident that working together, we can meet these challenges."
Senator Marty chairs the Senate Health and Housing Committee. He also serves as the co-chair of the Legislative Commission to End Poverty. Senator Marty and his wife Connie have two adult children and live in Roseville.
(A copy of the announcement letter from supporters to activists is included below. Photos of John Marty are available at www.johnmarty.org/press)
Dear friends:
Our state and nation face challenges that will not be solved by business as usual – the worst economic times since the great depression, the foreclosure crisis, rising unemployment, and increasing economic and social disparities. These challenges require the kind of change that is only available from a leader of vision and courage.
That's why we are encouraging John Marty to run for Governor, and today we are announcing the formation of an exploratory campaign. Please join us at johnmarty.org
We are encouraging Senator Marty to run for Governor because of his vision, his strength, his integrity and his courage. Minnesotans are eager for change. We don't want politicians to continually tell us that universal health care will never happen, or that decent wages for workers are unrealistic, or that adequate funding for schools isn't feasible. We want a governor who will work with us to make things happen. We are confident John Marty can provide that leadership.
We have seen John Marty's leadership in health care reform. Senator Marty is the candidate with the vision to design the Minnesota Health Plan – the only plan around that would provide affordable health care to every Minnesotan. We have observed John's strength, day after day, giving voice to Minnesotans' need for a health care system that works. He is building a growing coalition of individuals and organizations who support this bold reform. John is the candidate with the integrity to reject all money from the pharmaceutical and insurance industries and all other special interests. That kind of courage enables him to stand up and fight for, and win passage of, the Minnesota Health Plan.
John Marty is rooted with conservative values – honesty, fairness, respect, frugality;
John Marty has a progressive vision – healthy families, a safe environment, good schools – a better future.
Please join us. Go to johnmarty.org
- Sign up to show your support.
- Share your encouragement, ideas, and concerns.
- If you can, make a small contribution – even $20 helps.
- And, please, forward this email to friends and family, adding a note explaining why you support John Marty for governor.
Sincerely,
The Marty for Governor exploratory campaign
