Steve Sarvi: Returning friday… and with a medal *Update
July 17th, 2007 10:12 pm by Jason B.Hot on the heels of my previous post on Walz, breaking news regarding a possible newcomer to the second district DFL congressional candidates could not be ignored.
National Guardsman and Sergeant First Class Steve Sarvi is returning home this Friday after a 15 month tour in Iraq. Mike McIntee (Inside Minnesota Politics) has been doing a great job covering Sarvi news with his podcast interview and post today about his return.
I am anxiously looking forward to seeing what Steve has in store for us in the second district. His service to our country could add a much needed dimension to a campaign, giving another military man, John Kline a run for his money. Unfortunately, he has not announced, nor has his intentions been publicly addressed. The second district could use a “Walz-like” character here, but only time will tell if we will have Steve as a newcomer.
As speculation can only persist, we can still recognize Sarvi for his accomplishments and service to our country. From Inside Minnesota Politics, “Sarvi won the Bronze Star for his work in helping build local governments in Iraq.” Mike McIntee also reports:
Just before he left Iraq, the Army presented him the Bronze Star which is given out for “heroic or meritorious achievement or service”. Not only is the Bronze Star a capstone for a very distinguished 20-year military career, but the award recognizes a strength that could serve Sarvi and Minnesota well in the coming years.
The impact that IDHA bloggers had on the ‘06 Walz campaign can be questionable, but what everyone did in the first district together was phenomenal. Expect no less from us if Steve Sarvi decides to throw his military hat in the race. We will be covering the second district with as much compassion and energy as needed to oust John Kline from office.
*UPDATE: News networks are catching on to the story. Associated Press is reporting on KXMC:
Sergeant First Class Steve Sarvi is a Democrat demobilizing this week in Wisconsin. He’s considering a Second District matchup with G-O-P Representative John Kline, a retired Marine colonel.
West Central Tribune is also stating:
MILITARY FACEOFF? GOP Rep. John Kline, a Vietnam veteran, might get a challenge from Iraq war veteran Steve Sarvi, who is considering a run as a Democrat as he returns from his deployment.
More as it comes in!
July 17th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
There’s more (of course) at Bluestem Prairie.