Former U.S. Sen. Mike Gravel Announces His Campaign--April 17, 2006

"We'll Let the People Decide"
Former U.S. Sen. Mike Gravel, who represented Alaska as a Democrat from
1969-81, announces his campaign for President. ...2 of 4 >

April 17, 2006--Supporters and media wait for the announcement. (more)

Gregory Fossedal, a senior fellow of the Alexis de Tocqueville Institution, introduced Gravel thusly, "I am proud to present a true American folk hero, the man from Alaska, a re-Founding Father in the fight to empower all Americans as lawmakers and, as of today, in the 2008 presidential election, the frontrunner."

Links
Mike Gravel for President 2008
National Initiative for Democracy
Gregory Fossedal, Alexis de Tocqueville Institution