Herbert Hoffman is an independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine. Recently, he condemned Maine’s entire congressional delegation for unanimously voting to bring the U.S. closer to war with Iran.
At a campaign event in Brookline, Mass., Hoffman said, “The entire delegation has signed on to legislation that, if enacted, could be construed as an act of war against Iran. Senators Collins and Snowe are co-sponsors of S. Res. 580, and Representatives Allen and Michaud are co-sponsoring H. Con. Res. 362, a parallel resolution. Both resolutions call for the President to impose ‘stringent inspection requirements on all persons, vehicles, ships, planes, trains, and cargo entering or departing Iran.'”
Hoffman urged all U.S. citizens — no matter what their political leanings — to contact their senators and representative and urge them to put a stop to additional acts of U.S. aggression around the world, to hold the Bush Administration accountable for its actions, and to “bring our troops home now.”
The entire news release can be read here.
Hoffman, a retired psychologist, is a long-time peace activist. His platform calls for health care for all, promoting renewable energy, more rehabilitation programs for veterans, less money for war and more money for infrastructure, public funding for federal elections, and increased federal funding for education. You can find out more by visiting his Web site.
CORRECTED COMMENT
Yes, it was a Hoffman for Senate campaign event. I was a long time resident and professional in the Greater Boston area and this was an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and colleagues. Also, I was able to fill them in on what I have been doing since February of this year.
Peace,
Herb Hoffman
HoffmanForSenate.us
Dear Paulie,
Yes, it was a Hoffman for Senate campaign event. I was a long time resident and professional in the Greater Boston area and this was an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and colleagues. Also, I was able to them in fill on what I have been doing since February of this year.
Peace,
Herb Hoffman
HoffmanForSenate.us
Out of curiosity: why is a Maine campaign staging campaign events in Mass.?
Or, is this a bad attempt at painting the candidate going to someone else’s event as a “campaign event”?