I was recently asked why out-of-state people should give a damn who wins the Iowa primary? Well, for starters, (to quote Ms. Spent Youth), this is the United States of America. The US Senate effects everyone in the US.
I want someone to come out of that Iowa primary who can beat Joni Ernst and I think Admiral Mike Franken is the candidate who can. He’s a 3 Star Admiral going up against a Lt. Colonel. He’s a guy who can out rural the current rural Senator.
The Admiral knows science (and we sure do need a science hero right now), with:
a master’s degree from the College of Physics at the Naval Postgraduate School and professional studies at MIT, UVA’s Darden School of Business, and the Brookings Institute.
He began working in think tanks, then served as the first military officer on Senator Ted Kennedy’s staff. In a variety of postings, he worked on highly technical matters, oversaw infrastructure and environmental compliance issues, and drafted budgets. He spent years in senior policy making, strategy, and planning roles for the Defense Department. As chief of legislative affairs for the Navy, he oversaw the authorization of a $150 billion budget.
He has the experience we need right now. He’s been a hero before, from helping solve disasters around the world to standing up to George W. Bush against the Iraq War. He’s taken on the leadership role we are so lacking right now by holding daily Coronavirus briefings. Please help us get the hero we need and deserve by supporting Admiral Franken.