Wellstone Action!

The New Mexico legislature saw a shakeup earlier this month when two progressive candidates won their primary elections against long odds and powerful incumbents.  Two of these candidates, Eleanor Chavez and Tim Keller, attended our recent Advanced Campaign Management and Candidate School in Albuquerque.

Our plan to train candidates and campaign workers in the states that will make a difference in '08

Sarah Bruch recently graduated from Camp Wellstone Raleigh in March 2008.  Sarah attended the training to help prepare for her candidacy for State Assembly in Hudson, Wisconsin.  Wellstone Action caught up with the Bruch family to learn more about the campaign and to hear how their recent Camp Wellstone training is being put to use.

Last year, I was honored to accept the Distinguished Minnesotan Award given posthumomously to Paul and Sheila Wellstone at the Bemidji State University Commencement. As graduation time rolls around again, here are some thoughts on engaging in politics and public life.