If elected to the United States Senate, the first bill that I would introduce would be to place an absolute spending cap at current levels for four years. Read More
Gas Prices
We must cut our oil imports and begin using clean energy alternatives such as bio fuels, hydrogen cells, solar power, wind power and geo thermal power as a substitute for oil. Read More
Age and Rights of Adulthood
18-year-olds have earned and deserve all of the privileges of adulthood including the right to drink alcohol. Read More
Social Security and Medicare
These entitlement programs either have to decrease their costs or increase their income. There are several ways to do both. Read More
Gay Rights
The equal protection clause of the United States Constitution applies to all Americans, regardless of their sexual preference. Read More
War on Drugs
We should regulate and tax these drugs, not continue to provide fertile ground for illegal crime and create jail cells full of addicted drug users. Read More
War in Iraq
Five years and thousands of lives lost is enough. We should get out of Iraq as quickly as possible and let the Iraqis determine their own destiny. Read More
Healthcare Reform
Let the private sector compete with the public sector and see who wins. Read More
Movies
My Background:
My Experience
In 1992 I ran for Congress. After my run for Congress I helped found the Independence Party of Minnesota. In 1994 and 1996 I ran for the United States Senate. In 1998 I recruited Jesse Ventura to run for Governor and directed his successful campaign that year. Governor Ventura appointed me to his cabinet for which I served four years. In 2002 Jesse Ventura appointed me to fill out the remainder of Senator Paul Wellstone’s term in the United States Senate.
My Education
I was born and raised in Annandale, Minnesota. I then attended the University of Minnesota where I received my Law Degree.
I am just a common guy that has become disgusted with our corrupt two-party political system; a system that is more interested in waging war with the other party than solving the several critical issues that face our country; a system that has sold its soul to Big Money special interests that now control both Democrats and Republicans.
I am running for the United States Senate to give the voters of Minnesota a real choice in this election. If you believe that either Al Franken or Norm Coleman will change the way Washington does business, then vote for one of them. If you want real change in Washington and an Independent minded Senator that has a proven track record of getting things done with no strings attached, then vote for me.
Who I'd like to meet:
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Dean Barkley's Official Campaign Website
"At an Oval Office signing ceremony, then-Sen. Mark Dayton genially mentioned that Barkley had gotten more done in two days than he had in two years. According to Barkley, President Bush squinted at Dayton and said, 'Sen. Dayton, if I were you I wouldn't be saying that. He may run against you one day.'" --Kevin Duchshere, Minnesota Star Tribune
Media Coverage
October 1st, 2008
MinnPost: "Could Mr. Barkley Go to Washington--again?"
September 15th, 2008
Dean "The Spoiler" Barkley speaks in WCCO interview after his primary victory.
Sunday, September 7th 2008
KSTP Channel 5 News: "POLL: Political race too close to call in Minn."
Sunday, September 7th 2008
Austin Daily Herald: "Independent candidate speaks on issues"
September 4th, 2008
Dean Barkley speaks at Minneapolis Orchestra Hall about the importance of third parties in our electoral system and in reforming the state of our politics.
Saturday, August 30th 2008
Press Release, published in the Star Tribune.
"Coleman, Franken Both Miss the Point on EFCA"
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August 21st, 2008, 2008
Dean Barkley talks healthcare at the Game Fair.
Friday, August 8th 2008
Albert Lea Tribune: "Former U.S. Sen. tries for Independent seat"
Sunday, August 3rd 2008
WCCO Channel 4 News: "Dean Barkley Discusses Intentions for U.S. Senate"
Friday, August 1st, 2008
TPT Channel 2's Almanac: "They Want to Be Your Senator"
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Libertarians for Ron Paul: Dean Barkley for Senate
Saturday, July 26th, 2008
St. Cloud Times: “Yea to Barkley deciding to run”
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio: "Meet the Candidates: Dean Barkley and Jack Uldrich"
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
Response to Employee Free Choice Act
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
Minnesota Star Tribune: "Barkley touts his brief, intense track record"
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
Independent Political Report: "
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio: "Barkley touts his brief, intense track record"
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
KSTP Channel 5 News
Monday, July 14th, 2008
MinnPost: "Ventura out, but ally Barkley set to run for Senate"
"Since I entered politics, I have chiefly had men's views confided to me privately. Some of the biggest men in the United States, in the Field of commerce and manufacture, are afraid of something. They know that there is a power somewhere so organized, so subtle, so watchful, so interlocked, so complete, so pervasive, that they better not speak above their breath when they speak in condemnation of it." Woodrow Wilson, (1913)----- myamericalives. com
HELLO DEAN BARKLEY: I WISH FOR YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS SEASON AND MAY YAHWEH(Jehovah) BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NEXT YEAR. YOU WOULD HAVE MADE A GREAT SENATOR.
Dean, I have always admired your ability to bring common sense to the table, and I always will. I voted for you today with pride, and I know that independent thinking will eventually win the day. Thank you.
I GOT A DEAN BARKLEY LAWN SIGN IN MY YARD AND A BARKLEY BUMPER STICKER ON MY CAR, I'VE GIVEN SOME MONEY(not alot because i'm not rich) TO YOUR CAMPAIGN AND OF COURSE I'M VOTING FOR YOU. I WISH I COULD VOTE TWICE. YOUR LOYAL VOTER, LOVE, LONNY(LON)ROSELAND.
Hi Thanks for adding me and I listen to you on the Alex Jones show...I live in Thailand and perform in Europe for the past 18 years as ...I finally realized that my own country didn't want me..Guess I was too talented...that scares the amateurs who control the government and the country...The growing tide of independents will hopefully someday be able to take the country away from the criminals who own it now..Best of luck in your campaign...Regards Tom Piccard
I WATCHED YOUR DEBATE WITH norm AND al. - I THINK YOU WERE THE BEST, YOU DID A GREAT JOB! I DONT KNOW WHY ANYONE WHO WATCHED THE DEBATE WOULD VOTE FOR THE OTHER TWO!
