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Peter Idusogie announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate -- at least officially -- on June 7, 2006. He had previously indicate he would run in a February political podcast he hosted called Inside Minnesota Politics. Idusogie is making his second run at office, having conteded for the DFL endorsement in the 2nd Congressional District in 2004. According to his Web site, Idusogie "began his political career with Clean Water Action as a grassroots canvasser, field manager and lobbyist." His statement at his announcement said, "Peter believes that decisions made in the corridors of power in Washington should be guided by two strong pillars: Righteousness and Justice. He believes that life is about other people and when we lift all people, we lift up America; every one of us is born with a gift and we need leaders that will strive to bring out the best in people rather than divide them."