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Dean Phillips Charts a New Course for Political Advertising

As pandemic pushes campaigns online, Phillips uses technology to bring his bipartisan message directly to voters

MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA – Yesterday, Dean Phillips announced details behind his strategic and innovative advertising campaign, which is currently underway in Minnesota’s Third Congressional District. Rather than participating in archaic, ugly, and offensive political ad wars on television, the Phillips for Congress campaign is using data to micro target a series of positive online ads directly to independent voters.

“We’re running an innovative campaign that’s built for the challenges and realities of 2020,” said Phillips. “I reject the outdated fear tactics employed by Donald Trump and the Republican candidates who are running alongside him. I’m choosing optimism and invitation over fear and division – and my campaign is using twenty first century tools to spread our message during this unprecedented and historic election.”

Totalling more than $400,000, the investment includes six targeted ads which highlight Phillips’s lengthy bipartisan record and gives voters something to vote for rather than reasons to dislike his opponent. Phillips also leaned on local creative talent – rather than political consultants – to develop a series of ads calling on Americans to come together with optimism in the midst of the most divisive political season in our lifetimes.

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Third District’s Dean Phillips deserves another term in Congress

He’s taken a refreshingly bipartisan approach to Washington.

Opinion editor’s note: The Star Tribune Editorial Board operates separately from the newsroom, and no news editors or reporters were involved in the endorsement process.

Minnesota’s Third Congressional District, long in Republican hands, swung to a Democrat in the last election, businessman Dean Phillips. Voters liked his message of innovation, pragmatism and a commitment to working across the aisle.

Phillips, 51, has delivered on those ideals in his first term and deserves to continue his work in a second term. He is part of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, where some 50 lawmakers from both parties sit down to figure out where they can find common ground.

Their most recent work centered on breaking the impasse on COVID relief, with Phillips and South Dakota Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson laboring to craft a well-balanced framework that was larger than the Senate’s “skinny stimulus” but smaller than the House’s $2 trillion package. Continue reading.

Phillips, Reed, Cardin, Portman Lead Bicameral, Bipartisan Remembrance of Yitzhak Rabin 25 Years After His Assassination

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Tom Reed (R-NY), along with U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Rob Portman (R-OH), have introduced a resolution in both the Senate and House of Representatives to honor the life, legacy and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, who was assassinated 25 years ago on November 4, 1995 for his pursuit of peace between Israelis and Palestinians. The lawmakers express support for community leaders and government officials who continue to encourage co-existence and cooperation between the Israelis and Palestinians and reaffirms strong United States’ support for “two states—a democratic Jewish State of Israel, and a viable, democratic Palestinian state—living side-by-side in peace, security, and mutual recognition.”

“As a Jewish American, I am a proud supporter of Israel, our most important ally in the Middle East,” Rep. Phillips said. “Yitzhak Rabin dedicated his life to Israeli prosperity and security, and ultimately gave his life in pursuit of peace with its neighbors. Like Rabin, I believe that Israel must remain a Jewish and democratic nation, and exist peacefully alongside a democratic Palestinian state. Today, on occasion of the 25th anniversary of his assassination, I honor his memory by calling on nations of the world to join together in building the bridges of understanding and cooperation to achieve that end.”

“Yitzak Rabin’s legacy is one of hope and peace overcoming generations of mistrust and violence. Over the course of his lifetime, Rabin experienced personal and political transformations that led to his courageous fight for peace, for which he paid the ultimate price. It is this courage and vision of two states for two peoples that we must continue to embrace and make real,” said Senator Cardin. “The special relationship between Israel and the United States remains strong and it is a driving force in our desire to see a lasting peace in the region.”

Rep. Phillips responds to Trump’s ending of COVID negotiations

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) released the following statement on Trump’s decision to end COVID relief negotiations:

“Given President Trump’s own COVID diagnosis and his earlier comments in support of a bill with ‘much higher numbers’ it is confounding and unconscionable that he would suddenly order a cessation of negotiations over a much-needed COVID-19 relief bill. American families and America’s small businesses are hurting and cannot afford even more delays — especially when a deal is within reach. I worked together with my Republican colleague Rep. Dusty Johnson to lead a working group that crafted a bipartisan framework for such a deal that has been widely supported, including by the Administration. I cannot overstate how important it is that leaders in both parties — along with the President — return to the table and agree on a package that will provide immediate relief to families and businesses. Inaction is not an option.”

Phillips Calls on Congress to Denounce QAnon Conspiracy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dean Phillips took to the floor of the House of Representatives to call on his colleagues to disavow dangerous anti-Semitic conspiracy theories like QAnon that are weaponizing the political process.

WATCH: Dean Phillips speaks on the House floor

Remarks as prepared:

Thank you Mr/Madam Speaker,

“I rise today to urge a unanimous YES vote on Mr. Malinowski’s resolution. EVERY ONE OF US here swore the same oath to defend our nation from enemies both foreign and domestic – and QAnon is a dangerous enemy lurking within our borders that must be forcefully and unanimously condemned.

Dean Phillips Votes ‘No’ to $2.2 Trillion COVID Package: Calls for Bipartisan Compromise

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On October 1, 2020, Rep. Dean Phillips voted against “HEROES 2.0,” the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill offered by Nancy Pelosi and House leadership, joining 17 other Democrats, 189 Republicans and one Independent as the bill passed the House 214 to 207. Phillips released the following statement:

“Having co-led the Problem Solvers Caucus working group that developed the March to Common Ground bipartisan COVID relief framework, my commitment to achieving a solution for Americans remains steadfast.

In light of divided government, legislation must be designed to pass not just the House, but also the Senate, and be signed into law by the President. And, despite my belief in and support of the content of HEROES 2.0, it was not that bill.

Dean Phillips Chooses Optimism Over Fear, Invites Voters to Join Him

Phillips turns heads and opens hearts with creative new

MINNETONKA, MN – Today, Dean Phillips (D, MN-03) released a new digital ad that is unlike anything else voters are seeing in the ugly and offensive political ad wars staining Minnesota and national airwaves. “Optimism vs. Fear” is a refreshing alternative to the lies, doom, gloom, name calling, and personal political attacks from candidates and dark money groups – and offers an antidote to dangerous fear mongering.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH “OPTIMISM VS. FEAR”

“Americans are being presented a clear choice in this election,” said Phillips. “The current president – and those who enable him – employ scare tactics and division to spread fear and disengage voters. That’s anything but presidential leadership; it’s cowardice. I choose democracy over division, conversation over chaos, optimism over fear, and I invite Minnesotans and Americans to join me.”

Phillips credits his optimistic outlook for opening the door to the signature accomplishments of his first term in Congress. Whether it was finally winning a pathway to citizenship for Liberian refugees on DED, passing his bipartisan PPP reform bill into law for struggling small business, or standing up to party leaders to break the impasse on COVID-19 relief negotiations, Phillips dwells in possibility. His commitment to listening and forging trusting relationships with Democrats, Republicans, and independents is the key to his successes – and it all begins with optimism.

A March to Common Ground

Hi Neighbors,

This past week, our country lost Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a trailblazer and a role model to many, including myself. I am saddened in ways I never imagined possible. May her memory be a blessing and may her legacy live through all of us.

Today, I am checking in to give you an update on the work I am doing in DC:

Rep. Phillips Co-Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Lower Costs, Increase Access to Health Care

Legislation will create a public option for Minnesotans to buy into the state’s Medicaid program

WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Rep. Dean Phillips announced he is co-sponsoring the State Public Option Act, landmark health care legislation that will allow Americans to buy into their state’s Medicaid program. Prohibitively high costs continue to deny many Minnesotans access to healthcare every day even as the COVID-19 pandemic threatens our community. A state-based public option would open up healthcare access to thousands of Minnesotans while providing a viable health insurance option for those without employer-provided insurance.

Under this Medicaid Buy-in program, states will set the terms for how the public-option will be implemented. Enrollees will have access to Medicaid’s provider network and benefit set and the state will determine the premiums, deductibles, and other cost-sharing. Cost will be much lower due to smaller administrative overhead. A 2013 Congressional Budget Office estimate of a similar public option found that premiums would be on average 7-8% less than on the individual market.

“Lowering the cost of health care for my constituents and all Americans has been a top priority since I joined Congress in 2019,”said Rep. Phillips, “and this legislation does just that. The State Public Option Act will expand health coverage to thousands of Minnesotans, allow states to become policy innovators, and encourage more people to pursue their dreams with affordable health insurance. A public health insurance option is the next step toward achieving a health care system with truly universal access, as we continue to grapple with a pandemic that has changed so many aspects of our lives. We are all connected — my neighbor’s health is about my health, too.”

Rep. Dean Phillips on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

There are few names that command as much reverence as Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I’m saddened in ways I never imagined possible.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an eternal optimist who never gave up on the American people, and who never stopped pushing us to be better. She embodied the strength and resolve of the human spirit – and of our beloved democracy.

This is a monumental loss for our country. May her memory be a blessing and may her legacy live through all of us.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg worked tirelessly to lay the groundwork of her vision for America – a united nation that did not discriminate on the basis of gender. And with steady conviction she zeroed in on distinct violations of civil liberties until that groundwork became precedent, and precedent became the law of our land.

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