“Our brave men and women in the military deserve a change of course in Iraq.” – Linda K., Spring Grove
#99
“People are starving for honesty, and with Amy we will have just that.” – Bernita R., Mantorville
#98
“Education needs to be funded, not just mandated to improve.” – Esther F., Luverne
#97
“We need strong voices to turn our priorities around.” – Dorothy O., Aurora
#96
“We need leaders in Washington that are dedicated, caring, and of the highest integrity.” – Doug J., Tower
#95
“The middle class is falling farther behind. We need to reverse this.” – Cherie M., Buhl
#94
“We need a smart, energetic, and outspoken leader to work for all Minnesotans.” – Betty F., Ely
#93
“For the past several years, Congress has been passing laws that hurt workers and their unions.” – Dee S., Aurora
#92
“We need representation in Washington that's not in the pockets of big business but that looks out for everyday business people.” – Joe B., Virginia
#91
“We need a senator like Amy who speaks the truth and will take her good sense of humor to Congress.” – James Y., Dayton
#90
“We need to enforce the law on immigration.” – M.L., Sartell
#89
“Minnesota is more that just the metro and we need leaders in Washington who will work with us to develop good paying jobs in Northern Minnesota.” – Jim G., Two Harbors
#88
“I would like to see the government enforce the agricultural laws that prevent packers from monopolizing the market place.” – Duane S., Hendricks
#87
“We need payments for good land stewardship.” – Everett L., St. Paul
#86
“The government needs to attack the problem of alternative energy with grants to colleges and universities for scientific research.” – Ken S., Bagley
#85
“Young people are leaving the Iron Range for elsewhere and if we don't support job creation in Greater Minnesota the Range will become a retirement community.” – Cathy D., Hibbing
#84
“We need to change the lack of respect for international institutions and conventions.” – Dominic L., Wheaton
#83
“We need to bring real family values to Washington--affordable health care, justice for all, and fair taxation.” – Grace B., Hanover
#82
“As a nurse and a daughter I see the disastrous effects of Medicare Part D everyday. Its confusing even for a medical proffesional, imagine how hard to figure out it could be for the elderly.” – Robin G., Two Harbors
#81
“We need to reverse cuts to education, social services and environmental programs.” – Denise S., Crookston
#80
“We need someone to look out for rising fuel costs and rising drug costs. Someone who will look out for the little guy.” – Tim K., Grand Marais
#79
“We need to change how decisions are made in this country. We need decisions based on multiple points of view and not the opinion of a minority.” – Marty S., Maple Grove
#78
“As a college student, I would like to see a U.S. senator who will take the side of middle-class families who are being stretched thin by the costs of tuition. I believe we need a senator who will invest in the long-term commitments that matter deeply to me and our nation.” – Andrew A., St. Louis Park
#77
“I want to be able to feel secure about my future and my family’s future. With all the corruption and ignorance among current politicians, we desperately need someone to fight for the people and families, instead of Big Business.” – Travis F., Lakeville
#76
“We need to keep American jobs here in the United States, not sending them overseas.” – Pamela C., Golden Valley
#75
“Its time to return integrity to Washington.” – Marrida M., Elbow Lake
#74
“I believe we need to pay as we go. ” – Robert O., Canby
#73
“For too long our leaders have focused only on the already priveledged, neglecting our poor, our elders, and our disabled brothers and sisters to name a few. We need leaders who realize the value of each member of the community and will work with people to help them realize their dreams.” – Diane L. Sebeka
#72
“As a teacher, I feel that we need bold leaders who understand that federally mandated programs have to be properly funded otherwise we will continue to have to increase class sizes and cut teachers to find the money for things like No Child Left Behind.” – Diane H., Staples
#71
“As a young person looking forward to making a mark in the 21st century, I know that my generation will face many challenges. Economic globalization, climate change, our failed foreign policy, and workable, affordable heath care are challenges we have to meet head on. The current way is not working and we need honesty, integrity, accountability, and intelligence in our leaders in Washington, D.C.. That's not what we have in Washinton now, we need to change Washington now! ” – Andrew F., Murdock
#70
“I want to see a representative who will work to champion home grown energy for small businesses in greater Minnesota. ” – Aaron J., Arlington
#69
“We need representatives who understand the troubles facing rural communities particularly around Meth, school funding, and environmental concerns. ” – Julie J., Olivia
#68
“We need to restore balance and oversight to the branches of government and electing Amy is the way to do it. ” – David L. Red Lake
#67
“I'd like to see all day kindergarten across the state and we need the sort of leadership in Washington, DC that listens to the needs of local districts and provides the leadership that will help them achieve their goals. ” – Deb. F. Thief River Falls
#66
“Americans understand fairness. Handouts to big businesss are not fair. Cuts to our Veterans programs is not fair. Health insurance systems or the lack of them is not fair. We need leaders who will strive for policies and changes that fairly benefit our whole society. ” – Jim H. Ada
#65
“We need Representatives who are accountable to their constituents who stand up and take responsibility for their actions.” – Joyce R., Little Falls
#64
“Our only son-in-law and father of four of our grandchildren, pilots C-5's regularly to Baghdad from Dover Air Force Base in Maryland. He brings troops and supplies over, and the injured and deceased back to grieving families. I'd like to see all that change.” – Rolf W., Bay Lake
#63
“We need some change in Washington so we can get some fiscal responsibility and start digging ourselves out of the debt hole we're in right now.” – Paul W., Hutchinson
#62
“Our rural communities are small and filled with a larger proportion of elderly than the Twin Cities. Because of that there is a high demand for, and a low supply of health care providers and prescription drugs. This means that the elderly in rural communities are hit harder by the costs at a time when we are living primarily on fixed incomes.” – Dar. F, Tracy
#61
“It is time to switch from a party that panders to the wealthy and the big corporations, to one that is willing to take back this state for the average citizen and middle class Minnesotan.” – Tom E., Baudette
#60
“We need someone who has the talent and knowledge to get things done for the people of greater Minnesota.” – Deloris W., Dawson
#59
“We need an honest representative who will stand up for the interests of everyday Minnesotans.” – Rhonda O., Mora
#58
“We need leaders who will emphasise comprehensive healthcare and energy policies more than the people in Washington are doing right now.” – Richard L., Park Rapids
#57
“People in Washington prefer property and profits over people. We need leaders who's values are more in line with everyday working families.” – Martha J., Backus
#56
“I would like to see change in Washington D.C. to protect the middle and lower classes. I would like to see more money for education, and see better access to higher education for working class people. I would like to see an end to higher medical insurance premiums and lower coverage. I would like to see an end to more tax cuts for the rich at the expense of the middle and lower classes.” – Lowel M., Detroit Lakes
#55
“Take care of our aging population so they don’t have to make a choice between food and medicine.” – Ramona M., New Ulm
#54
“We need to give the average person the ability to dream again. We need to stand up for them, and do so with conviction.” – Sara F., Rochester
#53
“If we continue to spend on credit, our children won’t be able to pay the bill.”– Jodi L., St. Peter
#52
“Because of the Bush Administration’s "Cut and Run" economic policy: Cut taxes for the rich and Run up the deficit for our kids to pay.”– Haddie N., Redwood Falls
#51
“It is high time for change!” – Liz C., Waseca
#50
“To bring down the cost of prescription drugs.” – Tom T., Montgomery
#49
“We need people in Washington who have respect for truth and openess in government.” – Kenneth H., Waseca
#48
“Nobody in Washington is looking out for us hard working middle class folks. Too many of the good jobs are gone.” – M.E.L., Sauk Rapids
#47
“Better veteran support and hospitals. We also need more security for bus and rail travel.” – Betty M., Fairmont
#46
“Our health care system is out of control. We need a real plan to make it affordable and available, especially children's health care.” – Char H., Lake City
#45
“If we don't get fresh faces in Washington to pay attention to global warming, we'll get more of the change we don't want with our environment.” – Cecelia D., Cannon Falls
#44
“Because it's really scary living in a country that is run by folks in Washington who do not care about the middle class.” – Barbara V., Red Wing
#43
“We need to change the way we treat the environment in our progress as a nation.” – Willie & Monica R., Red Wing
#42
“We need fiscal responsibility to reduce the deficit.” – Larry G., Luverne
#41
“I want change to stimulate action in a bipartisan fashion so our Congress will make decisions to enhance our lives and the future of our children.” – Terry M., Worthington
#40
“I'm a mom of two young children, a public school teacher, and a globally concerned citizen. We need to pass laws to support education, educators, the environment and our relationship with people throughout the world.” – Trina G., Cambridge
#39
“We need to bring honesty to the government.” – Donna C., Elk River
#38
“My hope is that we can take global warming seriously. We could be leaders again in the world if we give incentives to people to come up with new energies and possibly new technologies that will be more environmentally friendly – for instance recycling technologies.” – Carol R., Elk River
#37
“We need affordable jobs with benefits for our children.” – Shirley P., Palisade
#36
“As a teacher I see rural education funding falling through cracks. We need a leaders who can ensure that small town schools receive the funding they need to properly educate our kids.” – Amy K., Karlstad
#35
“I feel that the single biggest thing affecting our nation is the lack of health care reform. When a person cannot retire because health insurance will eat up their entire pension, there is something wrong with our system.” – Rob E., International Falls
#34
“We need major policy changes on education, farm supports and the environment.” – Judy M., Climax
#33
“Honesty in government as well as transparency.” – Bob J., Parkers Prairie
#32
“The need to take back the technical advantage of the U.S. through education and special programs for math and science.” – Bruce E., Moorhead
#31
“My small business here has been in our family for 50 years. I’d love to be able to provide to our employees. I’d love to have health care myself.” – Will M. Duluth, MN
#30
“We need someone who understands education, health care, bringing and keeping good jobs, conservation, and how important it is for Minnesotans to have a right to hunt fish and own guns.” – Frank Moe (DFL-Bemidji)
#29
“The number one reason why I want change in Congress is that I am 22 years old and will have to pay for their mistakes the rest of my life if there is no change.” – Travis K., Erskine
#28
“The representatives in D.C. no longer work for the people.” – Liz S., Fergus Falls
#27
“Jobs in America need to stay in this country and be meaningful jobs with livable wages, affordable healthcare and safe working conditions.” – Sheryl J., Sabin
#26
“No Child Left Behind needs to be re-examined. How is it affecting the quality of education? Are its goals consistent with good educational practices? Are schools being punished unjustly for not meeting its standards?” – Kay S., Winona
#25
“It is time to bring government back to the people. We need to care about our children and elderly. We need to trust elected officials and to be told the truth on policies.” – Rosalie B., Albert Lea
#24
“Not enough concern has been shown for the preservation of the environment.” – Jeanette M., Albert Lea
#23
“One word – Integrity. There is little of this in Washington, D.C these days.” – Katherine C., Rochester
#22
“We need senators and representatives whom we can trust, who speak the truth - great ideas are important, but honesty comes first.” – Sandy R., Rochester
#21
“Retirees and working people need to be represented better. Health care, more jobs, education.” – John W., Aitkin
#20
"I have 55,000 reasons to change Washington, after serving in AmeriCorps two years my loans from 4 years of college will be over $55,000." – Paul C., Grove City
#19
"Minnesota needs health coverage, support for veterans, a healthy environment, and a strong dedication to the education of our youth. I want a candidate who can work for the good of Minnesota and all its people." – Kelly T., Mankato
#18
"We need leaders who will have the courage to make real change, leaders who will stop talking about how high gas prices are and talk about a real energy program that works for a new way of using energy in the US that makes us independent of foreign oil." – Patrick S., Duluth
#17
"We need leaders who are willing to standing up and take-on those who are consolidating and concentrating agriculture and putting pressure on our family farms." – Thom P., Pine City
#16
"The men and women who choose to fight for this nation should not have to come home and fight for the medical care they have earned by virtue of their service and sacrifice. The cost of care for veterans and their families should be included when figuring the cost of war." – Tonia G., Lake Benton
#15
"Our health care insurance and Medicare coverage doesn't cover the doctor visits like they used to. We need affordable health care coverage and prescription drug prices." – Rose A., Albert Lea
#14
"We need serious health care reform, it's an issue that affects everyone. Things will only continue to get worse if we do not see real leadership and change in Washington." – Tom H., Winona
#13
"As educators, my wife and I have seen first-hand the crippling effects of an education policy that has left millions of American students behind. Skyrocketing college tuition is blocking students the opportunity to access higher education, those students who do go to college enter the world handicapped by ballooning student loans." – Sam N., Willmar
#12
"The national budget is fiscally irresponsible and is void of any common sense. A skyrocketing national debt, and a legacy of unbalanced budgets, is no way to lead the nation. It is negligent to ask our grandchildren to pay for our out of control spending." – Senator Johnson, Willmar
#11
"I want change because too many Minnesotans lack adequate and affordable health care coverage. We need strong leaders in Washington who will fight to make sure everyone is covered and costs are under control." – Colleen N., Grand Rapids
#10
"In these days of spiraling federal deficits, it is unfair that the middle class has to endure cuts to education and health care while the wealthiest in the country continue to get tax breaks." – Senator Saxhaug, Grand Rapids
#9
"...it is beyond belief that we have yet to invest fully in the renewable fuels we could produce at home. We need change because our current leaders will not risk their political futures in order to truly lead the country into a stable, environmentally-sound future." – Karen E., Minneapolis
#8
"Despite the clever slogan "no child left behind," kids are being left behind with under-funded educational systems. Our greatest hope, our kids, get lost in oversized classes and interact with teachers who have burned out, given up, and feel undervalued." - Myrna M., Plymouth
#7
Tax policy that prioritizes $1 million tax breaks for those making more than $10 million a year.
#6
Billions in give-aways for oil companies with record profits.
#5
200,000 Minnesota seniors without prescription drug coverage because of a bureaucratic enrollment deadline.
#4
Bush proposal to slash funding for life-saving police bulletproof vest by two-thirds, from $30 million to $10 million.
#3
$100 election year gimmicks while gas prices keep going up.
#2
Seven members of Congress under investigation, one indicted, and another already convicted.
#1
"I feel like the people in Washington have forgotten about my future. All these scandals about money and power make it hard for me to believe in what's going on there. That's why I want change. Real leaders should inspire us to trust and get involved in our government."-Elizabeth Peterson, 17, Waconia
101 Reasons for Change 
