Welcome!
Dear Friend:
Attorney General Lori Swanson is fighting the battles that matter.
She levels the playing field when the deck is stacked against us by those who hold the cards. She sticks up for all of us. And she doesn’t back down.
My son Jacob is 17 years old and has muscular dystrophy. In 2002 Jacob and I met Senator Paul Wellstone, and we worked together to get federal funding for research into Jacob’s disease.
Paul cared about people. Paul was an advocate. Paul took up Jacob’s cause.
The federal funding Paul got helped a pharmaceutical company develop a drug that might save Jacob’s life. The company developed the drug, but then wouldn’t let Jacob have access to it because they claimed it was “experimental.” My family called all sorts of elected officials to help Jacob get access to the drug. Lori was the one who returned our call.
Lori cares about people. Lori was our advocate. Lori took up Jacob’s cause.
The ultimate measure of leadership is not where you stand in moments of comfort but where you stand at times of challenge. Some curse the rain but Lori seizes the moment. She makes difficult decisions and serves the people of Minnesota.
The hope for our society lies with leaders who are dedicated to justice and quality – and who have the will to overcome powerful interests to get the job done.
Lori is smart. She is tough. She gets results.
I welcome you to Lori’s website and hope you take a look at her record.
I am proud of Lori. I know you will be, too.
-Cheri Gunvalson
Gonvick, Minnesota
