A letter from a New Brighton Supporter.
Rick Moses
Dear Editor:
Taking on Satveer Chaudhary and his political machine is no easy task. But a competent and credentialed woman has stepped forward. She is Rae Hart Anderson. Rae is an experienced teacher and a licensed nurse practitioner. In other words, Rae is a real person from our neighborhood with wide-ranging life experience and not a slick lifetime politician.
Rae has four children, has provided care and a home for five foster children and an exchange student. As the parent of many, she will know instantly when someone is acting, deceiving or just not shooting straight. She will do the right thing always and big money lobbyists will have a hard time in her office.
Real life experience isn't just talk with Rae Hart Anderson. She has worked in large health care settings as well as with home health programs for pregnant women with addictions. Her work has included patient advocacy, geriatrics, family practice and women's health. She has worked as a teacher in corrections.
Considering today's issues, Rae has the ideal resume for a State Senate candidate.
Rae's heart is as big as they come. But she stands steely strong when push comes to shove. She will work hard for common sense solutions that protect people while saving money in both health care and education. She is especially interested in transportation as it affects senior citizens, new drivers and stressed out commuters. As a person of values, Rae will strongly support the Constitutional Amendment to protect traditional marriage.
I want to see Rae Hart Anderson on the Senate floor representing Senate District 50. The campaign has barely begun. Frankly, before it is over, I'd like to hear a debate between Chaudhary and Hart Anderson. She'll take no sass from Chaudhary. She has already won my vote. I'm confident she'll win yours too.
Rick Moses
New Brighton
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Dear Editor:
One way to look at the upcoming state senate election is to visualize the sudden changes that could take place. If we elect Rae Hart Anderson, people of faith and values will have a voice again. Suddenly, hunters, gun owners and conservationists will be respected and their concerns taken seriously. Suddenly, teachers will have someone to relate to because Rae is a certified teacher herself. Fixing health care gets a higher priority while benefiting from Rae‚s extensive experience in the health care field. Most importantly, people will feel free to call Rae Anderson with their concerns, big or small. No longer will you have to be a pre-approved friend or part of a select special interest group. The old slate will be wiped clean. Suddenly, constituent calls, faxes and e-mails will actually be answered. Suddenly, the State Senate Office for District 50 will no longer be about negative power politics. It will be about the people again. And that's the way it should be.
Jerome Stenhoff
New Brighton
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To the Editor
My recent experience with health care costs caused me to look carefully at the candidacy of Rae Hart Anderson for Senate in our district. She is a determined advocate of health care availability, accessibility and of cost effective outcomes. Prevention and a health safety net are important aspects of changing health care for good. People take priority with this candidate. She listens.
Recently I encountered unexpected and necessary surgery. When my bill arrived I was appalled. There was a room fee for a 10 minute pre-op--it was $240.00. The doctor's fee there was $200--also for 10 minutes. Next there were seven more people with hands out for money for a short and relatively simple procedure. I noticed the assistant had an assistant. While I'm thankful for decent coverage, this incident made me acutely aware of health care costs, and the fact that many people don't have coverage. In fact a friend of mine was turned away when she needed hospitalization for a painful condition. She had no money, no insurance and no job, of course.
Rae will get health care fixed by building consensus within the communities she serves. She's a nurse practitioner with leadership skills. She will include others with expertise in the area of health care delivery. She is thrifty and accepts no excuses for wastefulness and excesses in health care.
I've seen that people are eager to share their personal stories with Rae. This candidate will pull people together and make health care a priority. I will certainly vote for Hart Anderson, and I urge my neighbors in Columbia Heights, New Brighton, Hilltop, Fridley, Arden Hills, Shoreview and St. Anthony to do the same.
Sincerely,
Judith Stahlberg
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I am writing this letter in support of Rae Anderson’s candidacy for the Senate District 50 seat.
After visiting the Minnesota Family Council’s web site and reviewing Senator Chaudhary’s record of non- support for family issues, I can only conclude that a change of leadership is in order. While I urge you to review this web site for a full accounting of his voting record, a couple issues stood out for me as especially noteworthy. Senator Chaudhary did not support a bill granting parental consent and supervision of minor children’s medical treatment with regard to drug and alcohol treatment, pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. Presently, parents cannot access these records or even be notified regarding treatment. He also did not support a bill requiring public and school libraries to use Internet porn filters. Minnesota needs leaders who understand and support family values. I believe Rae Anderson is such a person, and I urge your support for her on Election Day.
Darald Hensel
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The Honorable, Pat Pariseau
25660 Biscayne Avenue West
Farmington, MN 55024
To the Editor:
I serve Senate District 36, and have been at the Senate the entire time your current senator has been representing District 50--all of Arden Hills, New Brighton, Columbia Heights, and Hilltop -- also including parts of Fridley, Shoreview and St. Anthony.
The time is now. I am recommending you vote for your candidate Rae Hart Anderson for Minnesota Senate. She has served Minnesota well for over 27 years in health care, in education, in many community leadership roles, in local and district politics and volunteerism. She can lead and she can follow. It is my wish to see her on the Senate floor in 2007. She is prepared, experienced and can make the tough choices for your district. You can trust her to be on your side--representing the people and getting the work done for District 50, while protecting families and keeping taxes reasonable--especially for your senior citizens.
Your current senator missed the Public Safety vote, a $42 million dollar vote to protect our state against Level III Sex Offenders, and more. He consistently voted against issues Minnesota families stand up for. He said no to filters on school computers to protect kids from pornography. He voted to deny parental access to their minor children‚s medical records. He refused to let Minnesotans vote on marriage, between one man and one woman. In my view marriage is an important stablizing factor in our state. This spring I lost my spouse and I do know the value of strong families.
Rae is for you, for your health, for your families and she will respect your values in your community. She is endorsed to run--elect her to serve your district. She is well educated, creative, can laugh at herself and she can quickly see through a new situation. People love to talk to Rae--look at the Anderson lawn signs in your district! Be assured a vote for Rae Hart Anderson is a vote for your family and your community interests.
With my very best wishes for your district,
Pat
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To the Editor:
Rae Hart Anderson is making waves in my neighborhood. I met her for the first time at my own door. She is open about her views and listened to hear mine. She is honestly interested in the experiences of her ' future constituents'.
I would say. Rae has a heart to hear alternatives, and she expects input and wants all of us to speak out and reach out.
I have noticed a growing desire among people in our area for some independent thinking from non-puppet-like ( if that's a word) politicians who are willing to listen to us, and take our needs seriously.
With Rae's innovative leadership skills and her experience in health care including home care, hospital care, nursing home, clinical care, case management, administrative leadership and health education we have a candidate very familiar with our health needs. She works comfortably with diverse groups groups and all ages.
Checking on line for our current senator's votes, MN Votes reveals he missed 68 votes, while other senators had less than 9 misses. This can't be good for our district. He lost opportunities to speak up for our cities and our schools and our health care. He missed voting on health care bills just by being absent.
We have Rae's sign in our yard. Just ask. Rae came and set our sign, herself. Three cheers for Rae--a strong neighbor, who represents our values and respects our voices.
Lois Jensen
1323 53rd Street, Fridley, MN 555421
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Dear Editor;
Hello, my name is Luke Kamsin, I'm eight years old. I'm an American citizen and I gave a speech. I help work for a candidate for state senator. Her name is Rae Hart Anderson. I talk about her, and walked with her for about three hours on Saturday. It was work.
You should vote for Rae Hart Anderson for Minnesota State Senator. I like her. People like her. We have her sign and my neighbors wanted her signs so I carried more signs to them. I passed out five signs for her in my neighborhood.
I gave a speech telling about her at a prayer breakfast. She is trying to get health care for all of us, and keep the environment clean, and she wants to lower property taxes. She also thinks roads are first because we can use them right now. In forty years we'll see if we have hydrogen cars, then I'll be 48 years old and we might have train tracks all over by then, too.
My Dad and Mom are traditionally married, and they like Rae. We have a new baby, Gloria. I help with my baby sister. Now, if you like personal safety and want to protect kids from predators, too, just vote for Rae.
I can't vote for ten more years, but my oldest sister can vote. She goes to Bethel University and is going to be a nurse like my Mom. Nurses in my family are for Rae. Even my Dad says vote for Rae.
Sincerely,
Luke Kamsin
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