My Uncle nearly had a heart attack when I said I may run for State Senate

[Wetzelbill]

He just got this big smile and was so excited. He lost his business after Bush became president and our bumbling Republican Governor, Judy Martz, (Montana) tanked our economy. Now that the Governor and State Lege are solid Blue things are picking up. Man, I want to do some good. DUers basically convinced me to go and give it a shot a few weeks ago. Since then I contacted our Democratic County Chairman for some info and I'm pretty sure it's going to happen. My family really needs some good news. We've last my grandfather and an aunt in the last few years, plus almost everybody has lost jobs or been seriously hurt financially. It made him so happy that I said that. He used to be a Senate Page for former Senate Majority Leader, Mike Mansfield, and Democratic politics have been a big part of my family forever. My grandfather used to be friends with JFK, RFK and Mansfield, as well as all kinds of people in DCm, where he was President of the National Congress Of American Indians and an Indian liaison. I've always felt that I was the grandson that most wanted to be like him.

I feel good things on the horizon for us Dems. It's been a dark four years and we still have a long road to hoe, but good things will be coming. I just know it. DUers will be among those leading the fight.

[Chichiri]

1. I wish you luck.

Lots of it. :)

[ClassWarrior]

2. That's awesome Bill!

Congratulations on your decision! It lifts my heart to hear that it means so much to your family. May the blessings of your higher power be on your campaign.

NGU.

[Snotcicles]

3. Keep us posted on your progress

And if you can prove your a good Dem to DUer's you have a good start.
They may even help out with your campaign.

[politicaholic]

4. Good Luck! Make sure to post a contrabution link...

when you get your campaign web site set up. Also solicite the DNC for an outside campaign manager. They have some really good people ready to take the reigns on a campaign in the red states I hear.

Good Luck!!

[Pale Blue Dot]

5. Cool!

I ran for school board a few years ago so I can give you some great advice on what not to do.

Good luck! I love seeing people take action! :woohoo:

[Ariana Celeste]

6. That is so awesome...

I wish you the best of luck, and your family, too.

:toast:

[LastKnight]

7. sweet!

go for it... i wonder if DU would allow you to fund-raise, or somone to fund-raise on your behalf.

[Wetzelbill]

8. thanks for the replies everybody