Feb 23 GREAT NEWS!!!

Monday morning, I received an email announcing that State Sen. Pat Pariseau was retiring after serving SD-36. This evening, I found out that the opening caused by Sen. Pariseau created an opening that Dave Thompson will fill. Here's Dave's statement announcing his candidacy:

Dave says, "I have spent my entire adult life engaged in the public policy debate. I am looking forward to being able to express my views and vote on behalf of the constituents of Senate District 36. Just like the federal government, Minnesota needs to return to limited government, and focus on a business friendly environment. Good jobs can only be provided by healthy businesses.

I am honored to have the endorsement of Senator Pat Pariseau. Her faithful work on behalf of her constituents and all Minnesotans provides a good example to all elected officials."

I've been impressed with Dave Thompson for a long time. I supported Dave's candidacy when he ran for state party chair because he's a great conservative, a great communicator and a very bright man. SD-36 is fortunate to have a man of Dave's quality step in to take Sen. Pariseau's place. Their string of great representation in the district will apparently continue.

I wish Dave nothing but the best. I'm confident that he'll do a great job in the legislature. In fact, I can't wait to watch him debate some of the mind-numbed DFL senators. That's the type of thing I'd pay admission to see.

When I interviewed Dave last winter, one thing that I admired about him was his passion for consistently making the most powerful arguments on the most important issues confronting Minnesotans.

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