Press Release - Women's Action for New Directions endorses Samm
Sunday, May 04 2008 @ 08:48AM
For Immediate Release - May 2, 2008
Samm Simpson, an independent thinking Democrat making her second bid for Florida’s 10th Congressional District, seat, been endorsed by WAND - Women’s Action for New Directions, a Washington, D.C. based national organization working to increase women’s political power for the purpose of reducing violence and militarism and redirecting excessive military resources to unmet human and environmental needs.
“I’m very pleased to have WAND endorse my candidacy for a second time,” Simpson explains, “ it’s imperative that our national priorities are redirected. Instead of trillions for weapons and war, let’s shift our resources to help rebuild our infrastructure and economic base and help the American people.”
Karen Jacob, Chair of the Wand, Inc. Board wrote the following to Simpson, “ WAND wants to change the face of Congress and bring a progressive view to foreign policy, and we look forward to you joining the ranks of the 40 women already in Congress who we have supported.”
As a recipient of the WAND endorsement, Simpson is eligible for briefings from experts on federal budget priorities, the War in Iraq, emergency issues in Iran, the transition to a peace economy as well as posting on the WAND site and fundraising assistance.
“ It’s time for a change of the guard in Washington, D.C. “ says Samm Simpson. “ It’s time we consider our grandchildren and the kind of world they are inheriting. The economic and militaristic path we are on is unsustainable. The world is waiting for America’s soul to be restored. I’m anxious to get to work.”
Visit Simpson’s Congressional campaign web site. Discover more about Women’s Action for New Directions.
Dunedin resident and independent thinking Democrat, Ms. Samm Simpson qualified in March with over 5000 voter signed petitions as a candidate for Congress in Florida’s 10th Congressional District. Voters now have a clear choice between a 38— year Republican incumbent or a fresh and compassionate voice for change. Simpson’s run for public office is fueled by a deep concern about the expansion of Presidential powers and Constitutional rule of law, the expanding federal deficit, the dwindling economy, the need to transform our energy policy and change our course in Iraq. She has also been endorsed by Washington, D.C. based Progressive Democrats of America . Simpson is available for media interviews by calling 727 734 4192.
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