Les Marsden for US Congress
Radanovich will not seek another term
Since Congressman Radanovich's announcement, the phone has been ringing off the hook with requests for my comments; in the words of at least one political correspondent, "this race is all about you now." It's a flattering thought, but in my mind, this race is all about YOU - not me. And that's been my attitude from day one of the Marsden For Congress Campaign. It's why I decided to run: because for far too many years, you have not been well served.
Over the past year or so, many area Republicans have sought a challenger to Radanovich but many potential candidates declined to oppose a sitting incumbent Republican. That's now changed, of course. The doors will be flung open, the Republican Party will now have to come up with a candidate; there are at least two names strongly mentioned. If they take care of their housekeeping early, there won't be a Republican primary race; if not: there of course will be. Until then, I will continue to run as I have: on those issues of critical importance to our district - the issues which have not had the sort of federal attention or solutions we so desperately need here in the 19th. As the better choice for this District.
If you receive this in time, you'll be able to hear me as a guest on "Straight Talk With Bill McEwen" on KYNO 1300 AM in Fresno; the show begins in just a few minutes at noon (today, Wednesday December 30) and I'll be on beginning the second half hour.
But now: and quite seriously: your financial help is needed more than ever. The fourth-quarter reporting cycle ends tomorrow, December 31 at midnight - PLEASE consider making a contribution by clicking here. And please remember: your contribution is greatly valued by our campaign, no matter how small. Every single dollar counts, and every single dollar will be well-used. Please consider making a recurring contribution- it's very easy to set up.
Yes we can - and I hope you understand why: yes we MUST. And from the Marsden family to you, a VERY Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2010 - including the restoration of a strong, vital voice for the people of the Congressional 19th District.
Les
THIS is more important than anything else?
THIS is the sort of pressing business Congressman Radanovich supports above all else? George Radanovich - who is the ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection - voted yesterday in FAVOR of passing this proposed law (HR 390) to the full committee:
<http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091209/ap_on_sp_ot/us_bcs_congress> He's not alone; the entire subcommittee wasted time on this issue with only one member (Democratic Representative John Barrow of Georgia) voting
I'm Les Marsden - and I welcome you to this website. I would be honored to serve as your Representative in the United States Congress from California's 19th District. But I have to confide something right at the outset: I'm not running to be the Republican Party's representative, or the Democratic Party's representative: I'm running to represent YOU. YOUR representative. Yes, I'm a proud, life-long Democrat, but I will have no hesitation in putting the needs of the people of the 19th District first. Your needs, your interests. When the Founders established the functions and structure of Congress in Article I of the United States Constitution, they made a wise distinction between the House and Senate: each House Representative is responsible for a specific and unique district while Senators represent an entire state. As such, I believe House members must be the direct voice of the people of their distinct district. Responsive to them, answerable to them. But since 1995, this District has been ill-represented by a man who has not always listened, nor always acted upon the wishes of the people. And all too often, the man sitting in the 19th's Congressional seat was not representing us, but a small group of Washington insiders. There's a certain irony to the pictures used in our rotating banners above: me in Yosemite; me in a Madera vineyard and at a Catheys Valley ranch: I was actually there. I went to those places; I didn't just wanly pose in front of a green screen with projections of this District added later as you'll find in the incumbent's photos - for me, BEING HERE is paramount. You rarely find George Radanovich in the district he's supposed to represent. In my case: you won't be able to keep me away. I know who I'll be serving in Washington: you. And the only way to remember that is to do as I intend: spend every spare moment right here, home. That's why I'm running and why I ask for your vote. Thank you for visiting. Please take a look around. And don't hesitate to write me if you have any questions: I want you to tell me what's on your mind. Because - just as our Founders intended - I believe with all my heart that your voice must be heard, respected and represented.
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