To the editor:
It is exciting to see so much agreement in the community about U.S. House candidate Dean Phillips’ refusal to take any campaign money from special interest groups, including PACs. I have been out door-knocking in our neighborhoods, and it is clear that people are eager for a representative who is guided by his constituents rather than by special interest groups.
The incumbent, Erik Paulsen, takes in more special interest money than almost all other House members. Only 5 out of 435 House members take in more money than he does (bit.ly/2KyphfZ).
What this means is that it is up to us, Dean Phillips’s future constituents, to show him that he was right to take this stand – that he was right to believe that we will donate our time, energy and money so that special interest money is no longer needed to win a race.
Let’s live up to Dean Phillips’ faith in our community and our country. Donate and volunteer at phillipsforcongress.org.
Kathy Christensen, Edina
Edina Sun-Current, August 8, 2018