After much reflection and consideration, I have decided that I will not be a candidate for the 54th Assembly District this year. Since November of 2004 my community and media activism commitments have expanded greatly. To run a full-time campaign for the 54th would put that activism on hold. Additionally, in 2006/2007 I am serving as President of the Wisconsin Communication Association. In that role I serve as a statewide advocate for speech communication education and educators, a role that is difficult to fill effectively while teaching full-time and running for political office.
I am honored by and thankful for the support and encouragement I have received from Oshkosh citizens. They understand that partisan politics is only one way of standing for social and economic justice, environmental protection, peace and nonviolence, and grassroots democracy.
2 comments:
Tony, you stated in the A.T. that you were not endorsing a Republican or Democratic candidate. Why? Are you endorsing any candidates for any race? Partisan or non-partisan?
I announced several weeks ago that I am no longer responding to anonymous posts. If in the future someone with a real name and real contact information asks the same questions, I would be happy to answer. Thanks for understanding.
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