Endorsements
Culture Kitchen's Twenty-One State Endorsement Roundup
Well, I think 21 states is about my limit. Was considering trying to put together West Virginia and Oklahoma pages, but I think the following are all I can do before election day rolls over us. Look for your state. I cover whatever caught my attention from school board and port authority up to Governor and Senate races. It is compiled from Progressive Majority, INDN List, Daily Kos efforts and my own research. The only controversial one I endorsed was in Washington State, and you can see the contrary comment in that section (from a Republican with a chip on his shoulder, but still with a valid point). So here they are, the 2008 Culture Kitchen Twenty-One State Endorsement Roundup:
Please forgive me if I skipped your state or skipped candidates in your state. I am just one person!
For Our Missouri Readers: ELECTION GUIDE
FIrst I want to urge the re-election of Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan.
From the Jefferson City News Tribune
Carnahan has been conscientious about ensuring that the election process is fair and accessible, and free of errors and fraud. With an 80 percent turnout expected for Tuesday's general election, Missourians can take a measure of comfort that appropriate preparations have been made. As evidence, a nonpartisan research center at New York University School of Law recently reviewed readiness nationwide and rated Missouri among the six most-prepared states.
She has helped Missouri business by trimming red-tape and improving accessibility to required forms and data. She also has worked diligently to educate Missouri investors and protect them from securities fraud.
In addition, Carnahan has modernized the Archives and library to link Missourians with information and historical records.
You can read about Carnahan's stand on the issues that Missouri's Secretary of State is involved in here.
Next I want to highlight Judy Baker for Congress in Missouri's 9th District:
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For our Colorado Readers: Election Guide
Betsy Markey is running against Bush Republican Musgrave...and has pulled WAY ahead.
The latest ad from Betsy Markey for Congress:
Markey is endorsed by Governor Bill Ritter, Jr., Senator Ken Salazar, Rep. John Salazar, Rep. Ed Perlmutter, Rep. Mark Udall, and others.
Here is a candidate endorsed by the Indigenous Democratic Network (INDN List):
Senator Suzanne Williams
Candidate for Colorado State Senate, District 28
Enrolled Member of Comanche Nation
Senator Suzanne Williams is seeking re-election in Colorado’s State Senate District 28. She is a citizen of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and the only enrolled tribal member in the Colorado state legislature.
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For our Ohio Readers: Election Guide
Dr. Victoria Wulsin is running for the OH-2 Congressional seat against the nasty, mean-spirited Bush Republican Schmidt.
Victoria Wulsin has dedicated her career to public health, working at the community level in Cincinnati and leading international projects around the world. As Cincinnati's city epidemiologist, Vic fought deadly outbreaks of disease like whooping cough and influenza. In Adams County, she directed a health literacy program Vic serves on the board of the Health Resource Center, a free clinic in Over-the-Rhine. As a uniformed officer with the US Public Health Service, Vic brought unions and business leaders together to improve worker safety. Together, they reduced carcinogens in the workplace through a nation-wide effort against vinyl chloride, a chemical known to cause liver cancer. She has fought for occupational safety through her work with the International Chemical Workers and the United Steel Workers.
Wulsin has been endorsed by Governor Ted Strickland, Ohio Association of Retired Americans, the United Auto Workers, United Steel Workers, Teamsters, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO Ohio, Sierra Club, and many others.
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For our Minnesota Readers: Election Guide
Here are some great candidates in Minnesota this year!
Al Franken, is running for Senate in Minnesota and is one of the key progressives we have to elect. Al Franken has pulled AHEAD of Coleman in three recent polls.
Here is An Economic Recovery Plan For Minnesota Families
Here is Al Franken speaking on energy policy:
And find out about Norm Coleman's poor job in holding government accountable:
You can go here to learn more about Al Franken for Senate.
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For our Wyoming Readers: Election Guide
Here are a couple of excellent candidates in Wyoming this year.
Gary Trauner is among the more amazing candidates for Congress this year.
From his website:
Gary has been active in public service throughout his adult life, serving in both elected and appointed capacities. He is immediate past Chairman of the Teton County School District #1 Board of Trustees, a countywide elected position. In addition, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Aspens Water & Sewer District, an elected office, serving a significant population within Teton County, WY. Gary is a former Vice-Chairman of the Teton County Pathways Task Force, and is currently a member of the Open Range Committee of the Jackson Hole Land Trust, an organization devoted to preserving land integrity by working with landowners and utilizing market-based tools.
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