December 20, 2004
Kleczka walks quietly
The MJS has a good story on the departure from Washington of Jerry Kleczka. The last time I saw Jerry was during a fundraiser for Paul Wellstone. Jerry and Paul agreed on most issues, including opposition to the Iraq invasion.
Jerry is moving to Middleton, thus distinguishing himself from almost all former members of Congress who remain in Washington. Frankly, it is not surprising that he would prefer Wisconsin.
Thank you, Congressman Kleczka, for a job well done. We need more Kleczkas. Dave Obey said it well: "Jerry's strength was that he was a working-class Democrat who never forgot that he represented a working class district. People knew he was on their side." Cannot ask for much more than that.
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