1st District DFL Convention

It was an exciting day here Saturday in Albert Lea with the unanimous endorsement of Rep Tim Walz for a second term in the United States House of Representatives.

In a press release, State DFL Chair Brian Melendez Says.

“A veteran, a teacher and a family man, Tim Walz is a terrific representative for the people of
southern Minnesota. With years of service to community, state and country, he
knows what it’s like to live the values of responsibility, accountability and
love of country while meeting the challenges of everyday life.
“Walz also knows how to
fight for southern Minnesota, which his extraordinary work on behalf of the
First District in just the last 15 months demonstrates. He has become a national
leader on behalf of our veterans, is working hard to build stronger economy that
supports middle-class prosperity, and is a relentless watchdog for fiscal
responsibility.
“Tim Walz’s independent Minnesota values, hard work and
exemplary service are why southern Minnesotans can do no better than to put him
back to work serving them for another two years. The DFL Party will do its part
to make sure that Walz returns to the job of fighting for Minnesota
first.”

Our friends at the Bluestem Prairie has this news release from First District Chair Lori Sellner

Today, the 1st Congressional District DFL party endorsed Congressman Tim Walz for re-election to
the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Walz was first elected in 2006 and is up for
re-election in 2008.
"Tim Walz is a breath of fresh air in Minnesota
politics," said 1st CD DFL Chair Lori Sellner. "He is one of our neighbors; a local
teacher and veteran who is working to change Washington. He is fighting for
southern Minnesotans everyday. He is fighting for affordable healthcare and a strong
economy. He is fighting to honor America's contract with the men and women who
have risked life and limb in defense of their country. The 1st CD DFL is excited to re-elect
Tim Walz in
2008!"
"I am grateful for the endorsement of the 1st Congressional District DFL," said
Congressman Walz.
"More and more people are joining my grassroots campaign because of the change
we are making in Washington. As a teacher and a veteran, I know the struggles of
middle class families firsthand and I am fighting to reduce the cost of healthcare and strengthen
our economy. Together, we will build the largest grassroots campaign in the
history of southern Minnesota and take our message directly to the people of the
1st Congressional District."

KaalTV6 and the Albert Lea Tibune also has stories.

Rep. Walz 's wife Gwen gave a great introduction of the Congressman and Congressman Walz gave a rousing speech in accepting the nomination.