MARKO MAKES IT OFFICIAL
"I honestly don't know what Coleen's position is on any policy issue other than the war."
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State Sen. Marko will challenge Rowley for DFL endorsement
A state senator from Cottage Grove has announced that she will seek DFL endorsement for the seat in Congress representing the Twin Cities' southern suburbs.
Sharon Marko will challenge Coleen Rowley in Minnesota's Second Congressional District. Rowley won national attention for her whistle-blowing role within the FBI after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Second District is represented by Rep. John Kline, a Republican from Lakeville. "I honestly don't know what Coleen's position is on any policy issue other than the war," Marko said.
Her own campaign, Marko said, will focus on "security for families and communities, and not just our borders: security through affordable access to health care and a good, solid education."
Rowley campaign manager Joe Elcock said: "If she thinks she brings something to the race, that's great. We've been working eight months now and think we have some really strong support in the district."
Elcock said the Rowley campaign will stay focused on Kline, corruption in Washington and budget deficits.
The challenge comes amid signs of fundraising weakness on Rowley's part. She reported raising $89,750 in the last quarter of 2005, against Kline's $180,000, and having $84,000 in the bank compared with Kline's $465,000.
Marko, 52, was first elected to the Minnesota House in 1994 and is in her first Senate term. Source: Star Tribune, February 22, 2006
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State Sen. Marko will challenge Rowley for DFL endorsement
A state senator from Cottage Grove has announced that she will seek DFL endorsement for the seat in Congress representing the Twin Cities' southern suburbs.
Sharon Marko will challenge Coleen Rowley in Minnesota's Second Congressional District. Rowley won national attention for her whistle-blowing role within the FBI after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Second District is represented by Rep. John Kline, a Republican from Lakeville. "I honestly don't know what Coleen's position is on any policy issue other than the war," Marko said.
Her own campaign, Marko said, will focus on "security for families and communities, and not just our borders: security through affordable access to health care and a good, solid education."
Rowley campaign manager Joe Elcock said: "If she thinks she brings something to the race, that's great. We've been working eight months now and think we have some really strong support in the district."
Elcock said the Rowley campaign will stay focused on Kline, corruption in Washington and budget deficits.
The challenge comes amid signs of fundraising weakness on Rowley's part. She reported raising $89,750 in the last quarter of 2005, against Kline's $180,000, and having $84,000 in the bank compared with Kline's $465,000.
Marko, 52, was first elected to the Minnesota House in 1994 and is in her first Senate term. Source: Star Tribune, February 22, 2006
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