5-9-06 For Immediate Release
Jim Moore, State Party Chair - (612) 306-6563
Laura Knudsen, Public Relations Chair - (651) 283-1166

PRESS RELEASE

Preserving Minnesota’s Influence in Washington, D.C.
Tammy Lee Endorsed and Ready to Win.

There is one way to preserve the influence created by Martin Sabo’s seniority in Washington, DC: send an Independent. The Independence Party’s Fifth Congressional District has endorsed Tammy Lee to be that Independent voice. Lee is highly qualified and ready to launch a creative, competitive campaign to win the vacated seat.

In a closely divided Congress, the power falls neither to the left nor right. It lands in the middle. Those few independent leaders, who’s vote is not predetermined by their party affiliation, hold enormous bargaining power. Tammy Lee is an experienced professional with the skills to broker positive movement in our stagnant national political environment, for the good of Minnesota and our country.

"It is invigoratating to have the opportunity to support Tammy Lee in her race to Congress," spokeswoman Laura Knudsen stated.  "She will inject her positive attitude while presenting solid solutions for our future - a much-needed shift in Minneapolis politics."

Tammy Lee’s extensive background includes success in business, politics, and the media. A seven-year veteran of the airline and travel industry, Lee currently is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs for The Mark Travel Corporation. Lee understands the inner workings of national politics, having served as Press Secretary to U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan in Washington, DC. Tammy Lee is also an experienced communicator, formerly working as a radio host for Air America Minnesota and as a news producer for the Fox News Channel in Washington, DC.

For more on Tammy Lee and her campaign, visit www.tammyleeforcongress.com