Norman Solomon Announces Launch of Exploratory Committee

Submitted by Anna on Wed, 01/26/2011 - 14:02

January 26, 2011, Marin, CA

Published by Norman Solomon Now

Calling for grassroots democracy to counter the growing power of corporate money in politics, Norman Solomon announced on January 26 that he has formed a federal exploratory committee for Congress. The author and political activist said he would run for the seat currently held by North Bay Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey if she decides not to seek re-election.

Solomon has gained wide recognition for his expertise and advocacy on such issues as ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, foreign policy, human rights, healthcare, workers’ rights and sustainability.

“Norman Solomon is already out demonstrating expertise on national issues. Solomon and Woolsey are 100 percent in agreement on those policies,” Marin IJ political columnist Dick Spotswood wrote recently.

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