I wrote the bulk of this diary a few days ago but since today is the MN blogosphere's day to beg for money for Steve I am reposting this.

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This diary is written half-heartedly.  I am not a huge fan of El, the only reason I am writing this is he is challenging Michelle Bachmann (the light bulb lady, the Bush kisser, the utter embarassment).

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Now that I have been inspired by some epic snark, I am ready to get on with my penance of candidate diaries.  I turn away from the lesser 49 states and instead focus on the greatest state ever, MN. (note I am joking with this).

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I am stepping a bit outside my usual MN parochialism and I am going to promote my favorite outstate challenger.  Darcy Burner.

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Joe Serra is, exactly what the Illinois 14th District and any district that is overwhelmingly Conservative, needs.  Joe Serra is a Moderate Democrat and he will attract the swing voters in the 14th without, whose votes, the race is lost.  Democrats must understand this.

Joe Serra will be discussing this extremely important issue throughout the campaign for Congress.  

Veteran's
Affirmative Action
 (1) Transitional support to finish college.  I've talked with
     many guys that could NOT find a job even though they have
     college degrees and are forced to take positions below
     their capabilities.  I'm rather angry that this sort of    
     thing is happening and want to add protections to our Vets.
     They deserve better.  I am not saying Veterans Affirmative  
     Action is the best choice if there is a better idea I will  
     gladly listen and would greatly appreciate alternatives.

    i) Joe Serra is in favor of a comprehensive plan to aid
        everybody, including Veterans, who seek gainful
        employment, to be employed.
     ii) Joe Serra will keep, soldiers returning from service,
         on their salary until they either find a job or finish
         school.
     iii) Joe Serra will Expand mental-health counseling for  
          all returning soldiers and their familyies, as well  
          as improve training for Iraq-bound soldiers on the    
          emotional hardships of combat.

I think this is great!  Don't you?

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