The Tour is intended to highlight how regional partners in the Great Lakes States and Canadian partners are embracing the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Agenda; and to draw further attention to the need for the federal government to match the regional commitment. The timing of this effort is critical. Both presidential candidates have pledged their commitment to Great Lakes restoration. Great Lakes advocates must be prepared to press our agenda as the new federal government takes power next January.
Election Inspection is running a poll on DailyKos and Swing State Project to choose a Democratic Veteran candidate to support in honor of Memorial Day. Fred Johnson is one of five candidates in the running, and we need you to vote in their online poll.
Click on the both of the links below and vote for Fred Johnson! Let's bring some much needed money and attention to our campaign in MI-02 from Democrats across the nation.
I admit it. I'm an avid NPR listener. If you listen to NPR as much as I do, you know by know that this week they are doing one of their fundraising drives. They are always saying, "Think about it, how much is NPR worth to you?" or "Would you pay just a dollar a day for all of the news and information you get from listening?"
Well, I thought about it. What about a candidate who can bring Democratic values to the forefront of the debate in Michigan's 2nd District? How much is that worth to you?
Last saturday, Fred Johnson participated in a candidate forum sponsored by Muskegon Community Solidarity. Fred Johnson responded to questions from the audience on a variety of topics, including the economy, health care, and fighting for progressive causes in the 2nd District.
Video highlights of the forum have been posted on our website.
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Michigan Liberal announced today that they would be hosting live chats with candidates. The first chat will be with Fred Johnson, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District.
Fred will be taking your questions at Michigan Liberal, on Tuesday November 27, at 1:30. See Michigan Liberal for details.
UPDATE: The thread will be going live around 12:30 or so.
This morning, Fred Johnson formally announced his intention to run as a Democrat for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
I've spent years in the classroom, making sure that my students understood that they had a responsibility to themselves, their society, and this nation to be more than spectators in this wonderful democracy.
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I've told them that anyone can complain about problems, but that complaints don't solve problems, people do. And it's not until the people rise up and take action that changes can be made to set right that which has gone wrong; to correct that which has been broken; to bring harmony to that which is in turmoil.
Over the last few months as I've talked with people who are working two and three jobs but barely able to make ends meet and dreading illness because they don't have health insurance.
As I've heard people share their deep concerns about the health of our rivers, lakes, land, and air, wondering why so few in power are taking action to prevent a looming disaster.
As I've felt the frustrations of so many who wonder when the time will finally come when we call home our young men and women who have been sent, over and over, into harm's way . . .
As I've pondered those concerns, my words to my students have come back to haunt me, challenge me, and demand that I live up to that which I've spoken.
Like so many of my friends, neighbors, associates and others in this region, I have come to believe that our country has, for some time, been going in the wrong direction. Thus, after a much soul searching of myself, and a lot of planning by others, I have a message for you today that is simple and straightforward: my name is Fred Johnson and I'm running for Congress.
On Monday, November 19th, at 10 AM, Fred Johnson will announce to the people of West Michigan that he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan's 2nd District. The announcement will be made at the Union Depot in Muskegon, located at 610 W. Western Ave.
All West Michigan Democrats, independents, and Republicans who want to change our nation's direction by restoring integrity and progress should attend this important event.
A map showing the location of the Depot can be seen by clicking on the link below:
