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.
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?
ReplyDeleteI 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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