MNpublius.com

US Senate candidate Mike Ciresi released the following statement yesterday after the news broke that Norm Coleman’s approval rating has dipped into negative territory - only 43% of Minnesotans approve of Norm’s pandering and flip-flopping, while 48% disapprove.

“We don’t put too much stock in polls, but it doesn’t surprise us that Minnesotans have had it with Norm Coleman. Senator Coleman chooses blind loyalty to President Bush and his failed policies rather than standing up for the people of this state. Coleman’s decline is a result of Minnesotans paying close attention to our elected officials and in Senator Coleman’s case, when he is put to the test of leadership, he fails. His job approval numbers have steadily declined since April and now his disapproval rating is higher than his approval rating.

This is a good example that a strong leader who gets results for the average person like Mike Ciresi is needed in the Senate. Mike Ciresi is not afraid to hold the powerful accountable when they’re wrong. He did it when Tobacco, Chemical and Drug Companies broke the law. Mike fights for what is right and he wins when the odds are against him.

This Senate seat needs to be held again by a person who is willing to risk this Senate seat to stand up and do what is right. Minnesota needs Mike Ciresi in this Senate seat as he is able to see the truth, stand up for it and not be fooled by powerful special interests.”

Ouch.