Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Sheeler: Many, many thanks to all


Win or lose we have made a difference. It’s a formidable team effort. We showed dignity and resolve. We have represented the courage of our conviction to support an open, honest and accountable government. We have challenged those who would place greater importance on money and power than on principle and people. We have highlighted that American lives should prevail and justice applies to all. We gave a voice to the all too often silent majority of working and middle class families. They are and will remain the backbone of this country. I am proud to be among them.

This was never a campaign about Carl Sheeler. It was a message that our U.S. Senate seat belongs to ordinary people working together doing extraordinary things. I am proud to have been the tip of the spear to challenge the political machine that all too often forgets that people, not politicking is what matters most. We want fairness and equity. This requires a balance of power. It requires vision looking ahead decades, not the next political cycle. Our dream extends well past partisanship where the least among us has a seat at the table.

Thousands of donors and supporters around the state and elsewhere did what no one person could do alone. They showed enormous faith and gave of themselves to a person who before was virtually unknown to most. This is what is the very best in what it means to be an American and a citizen of this nation. I am blessed by your generosity. Special thanks and prayers to my dear friend, Billy, who despite suffering personal adversity, was selfless in his time and resources in helping our “take back our country” campaign.

Gratitude goes to my family, kids, friends as well as incredibly patient clients and students for being so supportive. The most enduring aspect of this campaign is the devotion and effort my intelligent, gentle and beautiful wife Sara demonstrated. Her wisdom and Marine “can do” are the foundation from which everything else rises. God bless us all.

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