Tag: 3rd Congressional District

Phillips works to find solutions

When I began volunteering with Dean Phillips’ campaign to represent Minnesota’s 3rd District about eight months ago, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Discussions about politics have become so polarizing, I was leery about getting involved. Still, I was (and remain) concerned enough about the direction of Washington that I felt I needed to act.

I’m so glad I did. Like Dean, I’m concerned about the corrupting influence of dark money and corporate interests in politics. With many elected officials taking millions of dollars from lobbyists and special interests, it’s difficult to believe they’re acting in their constituents’ interests, rather than their donors’ interest. Dean’s accepted no PAC or special interest money. Instead, he’s supported by about 65,000 individual donors.

I believe politicians should run on the strength of their ideas and accomplishments, without attacking their opponents. One of the most despicable ads running against Dean falsely claims he ignored a sexual harassment lawsuit against Allina Health, where he’d been a volunteer board member. Dean hasn’t been the subject of a lawsuit and wasn’t involved in the suit the ad references. Allina Health has stated it terminated the individual at the center of the allegations. Local business leaders have also said the claims are false. Continue reading “Phillips works to find solutions”

Dean Phillips, Ron Case, PG Narayanan, Kathy Nelson and Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn care about each of us.

Dean’s campaign slogan “Everyone’s Invited” is ever-present with his accessibility, kindness and listening to what every person has to say all around the metro. His clear, consistent messages are followed up with his actions.

Ron’s 22-year history on the Eden Prairie City Council shows that he takes action on our behalf. Rather than beginning with line items, he asks first: What do people want and need and what are people willing to pay for? His connections across Eden Prairie and Minneapolis, as well as his numerous endorsements by our City Council members and Debbie Goettel, show that he represents the vision for continuing the thriving success of Eden Prairie and Minneapolis. As a resident of Eden Prairie cumulatively for 18 years, Ron’s work for each of us in our community is one of the main reasons I love living here.

Kathy’s record on the City Council has been in alignment with the vision and support for our community, and having known PG in the business world for more than 20 years, I know he will be a strong asset to our City Council.

As a first-time candidate, Carlie is a proven problem solver whose inclusive vision is for a strong community. Continue reading “Dean Phillips, Ron Case, PG Narayanan, Kathy Nelson and Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn care about each of us.”

Bid farewell to a representative who’s been no help with light rail

U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen is an absentee congressman on so many critical issues — from climate change to gun-violence prevention and controlling assault weapons — that the time for change is long overdue. But after Paulsen’s complete and total inaction and rank partisanship in the face of a chance to expand not one but two light-rail lines in his district, voters should wish him well in his next endeavors.

The Third District is composed of the west metro’s largest suburbs, including Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Plymouth, and home to both the Southwest and Bottineau light-rail projects. Both lines have been planned for years. Each line has received multiple approvals from each of the nine cities through which they run. The only funding that remains to be received is from the Federal Transit Administration, which mysteriously refuses to allocate the money Congress has awarded specifically for the purpose.

It is clear that Paulsen has never assisted with any part of Southwest or Bottineau. Instead, he stands idly by while more than $3 billion in infrastructure remains tied up in bureaucracy. That’s $3 billion — more than three U.S. Bank Stadiums’-worth of jobs and physical infrastructure. Continue reading “Bid farewell to a representative who’s been no help with light rail”

What’s Happening on Day 3 of Dean Phillips’ 40-City Coffee and Conversation Tour

EXCELSIOR, MN – Dean Phillips will continue his 5-day, 40-city “Coffee and Conversation Tour” from November 2nd to Election Day, November 6th.

Phillips’s campaign for Congress is based on the idea that representation begins with listening, and that change begins with conversation. Phillips has been traveling the district in his Government Repair Truck for a year and a half, meeting with and hearing from voters of all backgrounds at over 120 public events, making this a fitting close to his campaign.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Brooklyn Park: 12:00 NOON, door knock kickoff, DFL office (2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park)

Coon Rapids: 12:45 PM, Pappy’s Cafe and Tavern

Champlin: 1:30 PM, Hudy’s Cafe and Lil Bar Continue reading “What’s Happening on Day 3 of Dean Phillips’ 40-City Coffee and Conversation Tour”

Top 10 GOP House seats most likely to flip in a blue wave

Republicans are scrambling to minimize their losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections in an effort to deny Democrats the 23 seats they need to recapture a majority in the House.

In recent weeks, Republican groups have redirected millions of dollars to competitive districts where their prospects appear brighter. Meanwhile, President Trump has gone to bat for several vulnerable GOP incumbents.

A handful of GOP lawmakers are fighting uphill battles for survival and appear likely to lose their seats, according to party strategists, with just days left before the vote.

Here are the 10 Republican incumbents seen as most likely to lose their seats:

View the complete November 2 article by Max Greenwood on the Hill website here.