Franken Calls For Fundamental Change In Washington, Details Bold Economic Agenda For Minnesota’s Middle Class Families

10-Day Statewide Tour To Drive Unprecedented GOTV Operation

SAINT PAUL [10/25/08] - DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken today rallied supporters in St. Paul, Austin, Albert Lea and St. Peter on his “For The Middle Class, For A Change” Tour.

Franken focused on his bold economic agenda for Minnesota’s middle class families - and urged supporters to take action as part of the DFL’s state-wide grassroots Get-Out-The-Vote campaign. The campaign will involve 77,000 volunteers making 1.5 million phone calls and 2.8 million door knocks before Election Day.

Al Franken:

“Folks are frustrated, they’re anxious, and, frankly, they’re outraged - and they have a right to be all three. Washington just isn’t working for Minnesota’s middle class families. And if we want change, we’re going to have to work for it. I want to go to Washington and work with President Barack Obama and Senator Amy Klobuchar to stand up for Minnesota’s middle class families. And I’m calling on everyone who’s ready for change to stand with me in this campaign.”

Rebuilding The Middle-Class Economy: Al’s Agenda

• Bring back oversight on Wall Street and address the housing crisis
• Cut taxes for middle-class families
• Make health care and college more affordable
• Protect Social Security
• End giveaways to special interests like big drug and oil companies
• Repeal tax breaks for companies that ship American jobs overseas
• Create jobs by investing in infrastructure and renewable energy
• Make credit available to small businesses

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