Draft Brendan Johnson

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AN OPEN LETTER: BRENDAN JOHNSON SHOULD RUN FOR SENATE

We believe that South Dakota needs someone in the U.S. Senate who will continue and expand upon Sen. Tim Johnson’s record of fighting for everyday people in Congress – even when that means standing up to big health insurance companies, Wall Street executives, Ag corporations, and oil tycoons.

We need a senator who will stand up for core Democratic values – someone we can rely on to do the right thing without fear, especially when it comes to fighting for people who work for a living.

We need someone who believes that the role of government is to help people, and who is not afraid to ask the rich to pay their fair share. Someone who will make smart investments in our future and grow the middle class.

We believe Brendan Johnson should run for Senate.

As South Dakota’s U.S. Attorney, Brendan is our state's chief federal law enforcement officer. He has used that power to fight for the little guy.

Under Brendan Johnson’s leadership, South Dakota is the national leader in cracking down on deadbeat dads – with over 50 percent of the nation's total federal prosecutions happening in South Dakota. Brendan Johnson was named 2013 Prosecutor of the Year by groups combating violence against women. And Johnson has played a national role in fighting on behalf of Native Americans.

We need Brendan Johnson’s South Dakota values and Democratic principles in the U.S. Senate. We invite all South Dakotans to join us in urging him to run.

Sincerely,

Ryan Casey, Sioux Falls -- Lincoln County Democratic Party Chair
Ann Tornberg, Beresford – Union County Democratic Party Chair, Former President of Sioux Falls Education Association
Darrell Solberg, Sioux Falls -- Minnehaha County Democratic Party Chair
Mary Perpich, Brookings -- Brookings County Democratic Party Chair
Adam McLean, Piedmont -- Meade County Democratic Party Chair
Bob Cook, Burbank -- Clay County Democratic Party Chair
Michelle Dubray, Eagle Butte-- Dewey County Democratic Party Chair
James Abourezk, former US Senator from South Dakota
Scott Heidepriem, 2010 Democratic Nominee for Governor of South Dakota
Dr. Kevin Weiland, Rapid City, SD -- Physician and author, "The Dakota Diet"
Bill Muller, Mitchell -- South Dakota Young Democrats National Committeeman
Sylvia Oothoudt, McCook Lake -- Member of the Union County Democrats, Former Community Development Director of Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council

Thea Geotas, Rapid City – former accountant and real estate broker

G. Darlene Weis, Sioux Falls – retired test proctor

Vincent Gormley, Sioux Falls – Former healthcare worker, artist, activist, volunteer

Ann Lamer, Brookings – Mother of five

Shirley Lautenschlager, Rapid City

Jerry Bartels, Vermillion – Advisor for GoTeachSD, PhD Student at the University of South Dakota

Jackie Beilke, Sioux Falls -- Teacher

And others. Add your name on the right!

Update: Over 3,000 people have joined the Draft Brendan Johnson for U.S. Senate campaign!

Draft Brendan Johnson

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

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