Christian Fong
Today, my friend Christian Fong suspended his campaign for governor.
On July 9, 2009, I resigned my position as a member of the State Central Committee in order to publicly support Christian's campaign. I did so because I saw in Christian, a man of character and integrity, a visionary with a burning desire to serve our community and state. I know Christian to be a man of great faith, deeply committed to his family and his God.
There has been a lot of buzz recently about Christian's political future. I certainly believe that this is the beginning not the end of Christian's political career. I know that he will continue to use his experience and talents to help preserve the Iowa Dream. With young people like Christian in our party, the future looks bright indeed.
I hope he is able to find time for Janelle and the kids in the days and weeks to come. They have all sacrificed a great deal over the past few months.
I would have been thrilled to call him governor — but I am even more pleased to call him friend.
Nicely said...I think we a new rock on which to build here in Linn County.
Posted by: Brent Oleson | Dec 1, 2009 10:25:02 PM
ughhh, I mean I think we HAVE a new rock on which to build here in Linn County.
Posted by: Brent Oleson | Dec 1, 2009 10:26:13 PM
Might I be bold and suggest that Mr. Fong challenge Rob Hogg for Iowa Senate?
Posted by: Todd Versteegh | Dec 2, 2009 4:31:36 PM
We were blessed to have tremendous candidates run for governor and I too think Christian is a rising star. He has a wonderful message, demeanor and intellect with a superb grasp of the issues. He is exactly what I proposed at the state chair candidate forum last December. Candidates need to have depth, not just talking points, and be able to deliver a message that is appealing to a variety of voters. Never do I think we abandon our principles, as I think they are correct and mirror our constitution. But to be elected, we have to package our principles into a message that draws people in and offers solutions to their problems and the tremendous issues we face as a nation. Christian had the ability to do this.
Posted by: Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Dec 2, 2009 5:35:08 PM