Running for Office is not a political as endorsements

Think running for office is political? Try getting endorsements.  Nothing is more discouraging then spending time answering the questionnaire after questionnaire about how you feel and how you would vote as the next senator, if legislation were proposed on a certain topic, only to have your effort wasted by a sham of a process.   For example, after first announcing my candidancy for State Senate I was asked to complete an association's questionnaire. (The Association will remain nameless at this point, but let's say you find its membership at every hospital.)  After answering favorable to most, if not all questions and stating the reasons substantiating my opinion, the endorsement of this association was posted on my opponent's website.  No phone call, no interview, no courtesy explanation.   Lesson learned.

Another and still discouraging endorsement was by the very union that I serve as of counsel to, representing the membership for most, if not all workers' compensation claims.  They have decided to support the state rep.  Fortunately, my clients will support me and get the word  about my dedication, my character to the membership.  How do such things happen?  Politics.   No, not the politics I know and believe, but the "politics" we have let our country become by standing on the sidelines and watching.  When we stand on the side, we let special interests take control. 

I have been called a pitbull by my opponents and guardian angel by my clients.  I am humbled and flattered by both.  I never forget, nor will I forget, that I work for my clients. I must do what is best for them. Not for me, or for my benefit. 

If you 're satisfied with the direction this country is headed, then continue to stand by the side, don't vote, don't volunteer, don't get involved. 

I'm running because I care.  I care about the future; the future of this state, this country.  I want to change the direction for my children, for your children and grandchildren.  I want our future to be better, but I can't do it alone.  I believe one person can make a difference when elected.   So what will you do this year? In September? In November?  

The choice is yours, I've made mine.

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"Leadership is a potent combination of character and strategy. But if you must be without one, be without strategy."  General Norman Swartzkopf Jr.