Stork Out

It's been mentioned that Stork would probably bow out. I received an email from him (see extended entry) today that confirms it.

Sorry to see you go, Jim. Good luck and get well.

September 17, 2004

As many of you know, I discontinued campaigning a few weeks ago due to illness and to undergo medical testing.  I have decided to withdraw from the race effective today.  I have a heart related condition that will not allow me to campaign effectively. Hopefully, with treatment and rest I should be okay.

This decision is frustrating because I was deeply committed to this campaign and grateful to the thousands of financial contributors and volunteers.  But I cannot shortchange them by not being able to campaign.  I have made the decision that my health is the number one priority right now.  I will close out the campaign as quickly as possible in accordance with Federal Election Commission regulations.

I also plan to spend time contacting the many donors and volunteers to thank them personally, as they were the stars of this campaign, not me.  To say that I am disappointed is an understatement, so I will leave it at that.

PS  I'd like to thank some incredible online supporters such as the DailyKos.com , Howard Dean's DemocracyForAmerica.com, VictoryFund.org and of course, MoveOnPAC.org.  These organizations are leveling the playing field against the special interests currently dominating our public policy.

•  kos posted it front page

  you really should delete this one.

  by mickey on Fri Sep 17, 2004 at 01:48:34 PM PDT