Once again, U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen has been showcased in a positive light by the Star Tribune and portrayed as a fiscal conservative who is concerned about the economy, and as a public servant working hard to do what’s best for Minnesota (“Paulsen flexes his muscle on economy,” front page, March 12). When is the sucking up going to stop? This constituent completely disagrees with the Star Tribune’s assessment and knows better. This is a man who self-describes himself as “The Math Guy,” yet voted to increase our country’s deficit and give tax cuts to the wealthiest individuals in our country. How’s that math adding up for our country?
Let’s be clear: Paulsen was only given the appointment to the U.S. Joint Economic Committee by House Speaker Paul Ryan because his job as congressman is in jeopardy! It has nothing to do with his experience or knowledge.
Why isn’t the Star Tribune writing more about why Paulsen’s job is in jeopardy? Paulsen continues to disregard his constituents or representing them. Still, no real town hall! Health care, DACA, gun reform, Russian interference — these are just a few of the many issues on which Paulsen only takes marching orders from President Donald Trump or from Ryan, with no input from his voters. So, yes, he has competition from not just one, but two, very capable and worthy opponents. There should be even more lining up.
Colleen Graf, Brooklyn Park
StarTribune, March 14, 2018