JUNE 4, 2010

Media Alert - For Immediate Release

Dr. Sean Salazar Partners with Dino Rossi to Take Back America

Mountlake Terrace, WA-- June 4, 2010--After twenty months of campaigning and sharing his conservative and Constitution-based beliefs across the state of Washington, Dr. Sean Salazar has chosen to step into the Rossi camp and bow out of the U.S. Senate race against Patty Murray.

When asked about his reason to support Rossi, Salazar stated, "I am not the only candidate who is ready to shake things up back in Washington D.C. and I consider Dino Rossi to be a friend and the most capable U.S. Senate candidate who will work very hard to help steer this country in the right direction." Salazar added, "After my leadership team and I spent several hours with Dino, there is absolutely no question, he is right for the job. Dino confirmed that, without a doubt, he is constitutionally-based and fully believes in what our Founding Fathers envisioned for America." It also became crystal clear that, while Rossi is often labeled as the "establishment," it is simply not accurate. Salazar confirmed, "Like me, Dino is absolutely fearless, willing to stand strong on what is right, and does not play political games for a vote." The meeting proved to Salazar and his leadership team that Dino Rossi has the courage to do what is right for Washington State.

Salazar chose the needs of Washington State and America over his own personal interest. Salazar concluded that diluting the playing field with several candidates would not ensure the strongest candidate makes it across the finish line. With the help of Salazar and his hundreds of volunteers statewide, the foundation for Rossi to win will be in place.

Salazar believes that the battle must be won together, not separately, in order to save our country from the brink of economic disaster. "Not only does Dino get my full support in words, but I am actively working with all my volunteers to ensure Dino wins this critically important position." Salazar added. "Dino and I are similar in many ways. We both come from very humble beginnings in the low-income housing projects of Seattle, and we both climbed out of difficult circumstances; I continued on to become a doctor and he is a successful businessman. Together our teams are an unstoppable force."

As a U.S. Navy Veteran, Salazar understands strategic planning, and the individual sacrifice it sometimes takes to win. "I invite all our veterans to vote for Dino Rossi; he is our best hope for bringing real security to our country and Dino has our back when it comes to standing up for active duty personnel and our beloved veterans."

Sharing the news and gaining the buy-off of his volunteers was difficult. On a recent conference call to his team, he shared, "There is no need for any of us to quit or feel sad. We are simply setting our sights on the candidate who we can help bring in the win, and with our two teams working together, Dino is better poised to give Patty Murray the boot." Salazar continued, "Her shoes don't fit Washington, and Dino is perfectly suited to take over the people's seat."

When asked about future political plans, Salazar said, "There is plenty of time to consider future races. For now, the focus must be on the big prize: Taking our country back to what our Founding Fathers intended: Less government control, cutting taxes and waste, getting our country back on its feet with more jobs, and upholding the Constitution."

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