Two Years...Remember His Message

With all the negative news today about our mis-leader, it is important to pause and reflect on a true leader, and a true progressive. Two years ago today, while running for re-election, Paul Wellstone, a US Senator from Minnesota died in a plane crash with his wife and daughter, as well as 3 campaign aides. Wellstone was a true champion of the middle class and was someone constantly working to better the political system. His words are inspiring:

"The people of this country, not special interest big money, should be the source of all political power."

"Politics isn't about big money or power games; it's about the improvement of people's lives"

"I'm from the Democratic party-wing of the Democratic Party" (a personal favorite!)

Howard Dean drew a great deal of inspiration from Paul Wellstone, as can be seen in the similarity of the quotes from Wellstone, and things that Dean has said. As we countdown the days of this final week, keep in mind the messages of Paul Wellstone, a champion of the middle class and a lover of peace. I will do my best to focus on the inspiration this week, God knows we should be looking toward the hope filled future with John Kerry, rather than the cloudy Bush future. God rest Paul Wellstone, his voice and his message was a clarion call to us all.