Tom Wiens Officially a Candidate for United States SenateThursday, November 05, 2009 |
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Castle Rock, Colorado - Douglas County rancher, small businessman, and former State Senator Tom Wiens confirmed today that he has filed the necessary papers with the Federal Election Commission to become an official candidate for the United States Senate. Over the next several weeks, Wiens will conduct formal announcement events in numerous locations throughout the state.
"Weeks ago I created an exploratory committee so that I could start a conversation with Coloradans about my frustrations with Washington. What did I learn? They are, like me, sick and tired of the disrespect that Washington has for us," said Wiens.
"Washington insiders are taking America in a wrong and dangerous direction. If you are at the top - from Washington or Wall Street - you get a bailout. If you are at the bottom you might get a handout. Those of us in the middle, we get to pay the bill," continued Wiens.
"Washington insiders from the right and left have forgotten who they represent. They have ignored a whole segment of American society I call the "Forgotten Americans". They have forgotten the people of Colorado. For us, there is no bail out, just trillions of dollars of additional debt that our kids and grand kids will be forced to pay. It's time for that to stop.
The Forgotten Americans right here in Colorado, that's who I'm running to represent. If you feel that your government has forgotten you, I am here to tell you that there is a better way. It is still within our power to send people to Washington who will fight FOR you, not take FROM you. With the help of the people of Colorado, we can make that happen."
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"Weeks ago I created an exploratory committee so that I could start a conversation with Coloradans about my frustrations with Washington. What did I learn? They are, like me, sick and tired of the disrespect that Washington has for us," said Wiens.
"Washington insiders are taking America in a wrong and dangerous direction. If you are at the top - from Washington or Wall Street - you get a bailout. If you are at the bottom you might get a handout. Those of us in the middle, we get to pay the bill," continued Wiens.
"Washington insiders from the right and left have forgotten who they represent. They have ignored a whole segment of American society I call the "Forgotten Americans". They have forgotten the people of Colorado. For us, there is no bail out, just trillions of dollars of additional debt that our kids and grand kids will be forced to pay. It's time for that to stop.
The Forgotten Americans right here in Colorado, that's who I'm running to represent. If you feel that your government has forgotten you, I am here to tell you that there is a better way. It is still within our power to send people to Washington who will fight FOR you, not take FROM you. With the help of the people of Colorado, we can make that happen."
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