Patty Wetterling Running For Senate

[DemonFighterLives]

I got a personal call from Patty. I told her I would go to her website and donate.


http://pattywetterling.com/

Go Patty!
:kick:

[whodiedandmadeUSgod]

1. Kennedy vs Wetterling again

Let's hope for a better out come this time.

[goodhue]

7. Statewide race will have much different outcome than in the 6th.

In late-February, a statewide survey of likely general election voters by The Mellman Group found Wetterling beating presumed GOP Senate nominee Mark Kennedy 47%-38% -- a nine-point margin.

http://pattywetterling.com/press/index.php?displayType=1&id=1

[DemonFighterLives]

11. I didn't read that before

That's great! She has name recognition. I know who Amy Klobuchar is, but haven't a clue about Ciresi. What am I missing?

I don't want to get ahead of the primary process, but she could do it. 47-38 :kick:

[goodhue]

13. Ciresi successfully represented MN in tobacco litigation.

He is millionaire litigator at law firm of Robbins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi. He ran for Senate in 2000, loosing to Dayton in primary.
The DFL endorsed candidate was Jerry Janezich, who came in third.
Since both Patty and Amy have said they will abide by endorsement, they will not likely run against each other in primary. It remains to be seen whether Ciresi & others who can self-finance will jump in.

Here are results of 2000 DFL primary . . .

http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20000912/Static/Statewide_R=A&P=A.htm

MARK DAYTON 178972 41.29
MIKE CIRESI 96874 22.35
JERRY R. JANEZICH 90074 20.78
REBECCA YANISCH 63289 14.60

[DFLer4edu]

12. A poll this far out doesn't mean anything

But she should be able to kick his ass! And the numbers are encouraging.

[Name removed]

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[DemonFighterLives]

21. Excuse me

I missed that post.
:kick:

[ClarkUSA]

2. I am not from MN but she'll get money from me

She is also sure to get support from Emily's List.

Have you considered posting this at GSD do other DUers can do their part to support her, too?

[DemonFighterLives]

3. I didn't

But it is probably a good idea. :thumbsup:

[ClarkUSA]

4. Go for it.

[DemonFighterLives]

5. I thought I might bring the Wetterling Foundation link here

I posted this in Gen. Disc.:

http://www.jwf.org/


JWF's mission is to protect children from sexual exploitation and abduction through its two programs: prevention education and victims' assistance. In its early years, the Foundation's efforts focused primarily on providing direct support to victim families and secondarily to general community outreach and prevention education programming. Over time, in response to increasing community need, the Foundation shifted its programs to concentrate on the development of innovative, community-based prevention education initiatives. In addition to these important programs, JWF works with partner agencies to impact the development and passage of legislation on behalf of the safety and protection of children in Minnesota and nationally.

JWF holds adults responsible for the safety of children and therefore has created programs targeting adults to help build their capacity to better educate and guide children. The foundation recognizes the growing need to raise awareness of and provide specific tools to address the complex problem of child sexual exploitation and abduction. Through JWF's two programs, a number of educational tools and services are available to both the general public and victim families.

:kick:

[goodhue]

8. Check out pattywetterling.com . . .

http://pattywetterling.com/

[DemonFighterLives]

10. I think I had it up top

:-)
:kick:

[goodhue]

14. indeed you did

I missed it. The web site has been recently redesigned.

[Demrock6]

6. This is great!!

Now the only concern I have is whom ever get the nomination will be the only one on the ballet.

I dont want Amy, Patty vs Mark if you know what I'm saying. We need that seat.

[DemonFighterLives]

9. Both are good choices

The more the merrier to bring down Kennedy. He is firmly under bush/cheney wings.

What are they on?

[SupormomFreeAtLast]

26. Frightening!

What are they on indeed!

[CatholicEdHead]

16. I would accept either one

I like both Kolbochar and Wetterling. Right now it is hard to see which one has a better chance against Kennedy, they are both capable canidiates.

[DemonFighterLives]

15. More from Patty

I got an email from her:

Issue 1
April 2005





Welcome to the Wetterling Wire!

Welcome to the innaugural edition of the Wetterling Wire, the periodic newsletter from the Wetterling for Senate campaign. Here you can find updates as Patty travels around the state meeting everyday Minnesotans, information about upcoming events, and ways that you can take action and get involved in this grassroots campaign!



New Campaign Web Site

We are proud to announce the launch of our brand new campaign web site at http://www.pattywetterling.com/. With this new web site, we move into a new phase of our campaign, one where you, the activists, play a critical role. Right now, you can sign up to volunteer, make a contribution using our secure online donation system and learn about ways that you can help organize in your area. On our Everyday Endorsements page, you can read what others have said and then tell us why you support Patty!



Grand Opening of New Campaign HQ

The Wetterling for US Senate Campaign has opened an office in downtown St. Paul. Come check out our new space, enjoy some refreshments and meet Patty at our Open House on May 4 from 5-7:30pm. We are located in Suite 225 of the Renaissance Box Building located at the corner of 10th and Sibley (across the street from the Embassy Suites Hotel.)

RSVP to Lea Chittenden at [e-mail]



Parties for Patty

Patty is hitting the road! In the next few months, she will be traveling across the state to meet with everyday Minnesotans and share her vision. You can bring Patty to your neighborhood by hosting a Party for Patty!

House parties are a great way to help Patty expand her grassroots network, raise necessary funds, and share your thoughts with her on issues facing our state and nation.

It's fun and easy to host a house party. All you have to do is invite your friends, neighbors or co-workers over for some refreshments and lively conversation. Campaign staff will help you throughout the process to make sure your party is a success!

Visit the Parties for Patty page for more details and to schedule your event!



Volunteers Needed!

Patty’s campaign for US Senate is up and running and that means we need VOLUNTEERS!! We need help with mailings, follow up phone calling for events, data entry and other general office help. Sign up to volunteer on our new website and we will let you know what volunteer opportunities we have coming up.



Contribute to the Effort

Office Equipment
As we expand, so do our needs for office equipment and supplies. If you have
any of the following supplies and would like donate them to the campaign
please contact us at [e-mail].

Wish List


Desks
Computers / Printers
Fax Machine
File Cabinets
Chairs
Mini-Fridge Office partition
Phones
Microwave
Futon
File Folders
General Office Supplies

Contribute Funds
In these early stages, your support is critical to the campaign. Please consider making a new contribution of $25, $50, $100, or whatever you are able to give.
For more information and to contribute online, go to:
http://www.pattywetterling.com/donate/



Do not reply to this message. Please contact us by using our online contact form at http://www.pattywetterling.com/contact/




Paid for by Wetterling for Senate - www.pattywetterling.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 3985, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Contributions to Wetterling for Senate are not deductible for Federal income tax purposes.


And I also got a snail mail letter.
Says; she enjoyed talking to me, and thanks for my donation. She knows that she is the best candidate to defeat Mark Kennedy. Count on her to be a tenacious fighter for the real people of MN. Early support is very important in ensuring that she becomes the first MN woman elected to the US Senate.
My condensing and paraphrasing. ^ :dem:

[jcq]

17. Wetterling Open House This Wednesday, May 4

I just wanted to remind everybody on here about our upcoming open house...

To celebrate the grand opening of the new campaign headquarters in Saint Paul, the Wetterling for Senate campaign will be holding an open house this Wednesday, May 4th, from 5-7:30 pm. The campaign is in Suite 225 of the Renaissance Box building at 509 Sibley St. in Downtown Saint Paul (across the street from the Embassy Suites Hotel). All are welcome, so be sure to stop by, see the office, and chat with Minnesota's next senator, Patty Wetterling!

Hope to see some of you there!

JC Quirin
Director of Online Communications
Wetterling for Senate

[goodhue]

18. cool

I may be able to make it.

Welcome to DU!

[DemonFighterLives]

19. Glad to see you found our little corner of the world

Welcome to DU!

I told Patty that basically I couldn't fund the whole campaign. :P
I mailed mine this morning though.

Keep us posted!

[Demrock6]

22. She needs to get her positions on issues up asap..

as I been telling people I am a supporter, they alway question her knowledge.

We need to learn the thoughts on all the wide range of topics in the Senate.

[DemonFighterLives]

23. Thanks for bringing that up

I wrote to Wetterling.com and asked them to put up some of the positions. I don't really know all of her positions either, but feel that she is honest and will represent the people. I have a feeling that what you are hearing may be the result of some early talking points coming out. I'm sure she has the knowledge and especially as much as Mark Kennedy. :dem:

[Dickie Flatt]

24. Leftovers from the 2004 campaign

When the focus of NRCC ads was her alleged lack of experience and failure to take a stand on anything.

The other focus was that Patty's a terrorist.

[DemonFighterLives]

25. Yeah probably more likely leftovers

I doubt if anything new and original could come out of their camp.
:9

[wellstone dem]

27. Thanks for posting this

I strongly believe Patty will do better than Amy in outstate Minnesota. She outpolled Kerry in the Republican 6th district. I think she would improve on Kerry's numbers outstate, and would be the stronger candidate. I think Amy is viewed as a Minneapolis lawyer by those outstate who even recognize her name. I know Amy has strong Twin Cities support, but I don't think it carries outstate.

[goodhue]

28. kick

[election_2004]

29. If Patty gets the '06 Senate nomination....

Will Amy Klobuchar run against Norm Coleman in 2008?

[DFLer4edu]

30. Does anbody know where she stands on anything?

All I know about her is that she is a child safety advocate because her son got kidnapped. Does anyone know what her positions are on anything?