Thissen chalks up another endorsement

For Immediate Release: Thissen chalks up another endorsement

March 16, 2010

State Representative Paul Thissen earned the endorsement of eQuality Giving, a national LGBT organization that raises money for candidates who support equal rights and an end to discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Paul was chosen by eQuality Giving due to his excellent record on civil rights, strong campaign team, and growing momentum in his campaign.  In the organization’s words, Paul earned the endorsement because, “…Minnesota could have marriage equality by passage of a bill and signature from the Governor. Thissen, who has delivered pro-equality legislation and who is a strong contender that can win, promises to be that governor if elected.”

Thissen said, “I am proud to receive eQuality Giving’s endorsement.  I look forward to the day when organizations that have to fight for equal rights and against discrimination no longer have to exist.  I am willing to do the hard work as an ally to make that happen,”

He concluded, “Minnesotans believe in fundamental fairness.  We have a strong sense of justice. We need leadership that appeals to these proud virtues as opposed to divisiveness and distrust.”

Further information is available about eQuality Giving and their endorsement of Thissen on their website: http://www.equalitygiving.org/.