Before you vote this Tuesday, keep in mind which candidates work for lobbyists and special interests and which candidate works for you...

My opponents just released their voluntary campaign finance disclosures. The incumbent in my race accepted no less than $4,100 from lobbyists, PACs, and special interests. I am the only candidate in my race who has sworn to "Take the High Road" by refusing all donations from lobbyists, corporations, and political action committees.

Please compare our official numbers at the MN Campaign Finance Board disclosures website and see which special interests bought political favor from each candidate.

In the field of politics, our best solutions are rarely applied. Too often, politicians do not have the energy to seek experts who know great solutions, letting lobbyists explain mediocre options to them instead. This results in massive corporate subsidies for technologies that are
pie-in-the-sky, while innovative solutions gather dust on the shelf. Nowhere is this demonstrated more clearly than in the field of energy.

Over the last few decades, we have subsidized oil with trillions of dollars more than any other energy source. Even with these huge handouts to multinational corporations, the price has been soaring faster than inflation every year, leading many observers to wonder why our government pays them anything. If our tax-funded research and infrastructure investments cannot lower prices, then we must ask if our money is being wisely spent.

Our campaign to change the face of Minnesota politics was just endorsed by the most successful maverick in our state's political history. Governor Jesse Ventura gave us his seal of approval in the last week. We appreciate his support.

U.S. Senator Dean Barkley, who currently polls at 14% in the Senate race against Franken and Coleman, also signed on to support my candidacy. When Jesse polled at similar numbers prior to the '98 debates, many thought he had no chance to win. However, good debate performances can turn a ripple of support into a typhoon and make any third party candidate viable.

I have four or five public debates coming up soon which are listed on the righthand side of my website. Come support us and watch history in the making!

This week, we were proud to receive the cross-endorsement of the Independence Party, often noted as the party of Jesse Ventura.

Although this endorsement will not show up on the ballot in November, we are pleased to officially say that our independent campaign to transform the corrupt state of politics now transcends party lines.

If we can't bring the dirty money out of politics, how can we expect to solve serious problems like skyrocketing health care costs, a looming energy crisis, and the downturn in the quality of primary education? Before you vote this November, remember which candidates are working hard for you and which work for the lobbyists.

Here are some photos of our outstanding parade unit including a Smart car, a couple bicyclists, a unicyclist, and walking volunteers. I'd like to thank everyone who took part, contributed, or offered their support to bring our parade unit together.