Congressman Collin Peterson

Representative Collin Peterson received a rating of ZERO from The Club for Growth in spite of all his talk on how "Conservative" he is. The issues are listed here and many are bread and butter issues for 7th District Minnesotans. Rep. Keith Ellison scored 2% and he comes from the most liberal areas of Minnesota. Amy Klobuchar scored 7% and Senator Norm Coleman scored 33%. Source: The Club for GrowthAmerica's Small City Mayor Minnesota Politics & Analysis Read Full Story

Glen Menze is our candidate for Minnesota 7th Congressional District. VISIT: GLENMENZE.COM Please visit the DONATE portion of his website and make a contribution. Congressman Peterson has been an embarrassment leading the recent farm bill debacle. I think we need fresh leadership that addresses the needs of the 7th District without bowing to pressure from a liberal leadership in Washington D.C. Glen was born and raised in Ottertail county MN. Being the middle child of ten children taught... Read Full Story

It is good news. It should be noted the great work by current 7th District GOP Chair Erik Haapala to get what appears to be two candidates for the convention with one going on to challenge Congressman Peterson. I look forward to highlighting the differences and getting an interview soon. ST. PAUL – Glen Menze says U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson has sold himself as fiscally conservative to his western Minnesota constituents, but his record in Congress does not reflect that. Menze, a Starbuck... Read Full Story

Today we remember those who were lost on September 11, 2001 and all soldiers lost while fighting for our country. While we take a moment for those lost in the tragedy, we should also reflect on the impact that fateful day has had on our United States. After 9/11 many thought that a sense of normalcy was lost forever. Terrorists had come to American soil, and could possibly attack again. Travel on planes, particularly overseas travel, made everyone uneasy and for many was avoided altogether... Read Full Story

Minnesota superdelegate decides to back Obama Associated Press Last update: April 13, 2008 - 1:22 PM One of Minnesota's last uncommitted Democratic superdelegates is backing Barack Obama, the Obama campaign announced Sunday. Nancy Larson, of Dassel, a Democratic National Committee member, told The Associated Press she decided to support Obama because his campaign will bring new people into the political process, and she believes he has the best chance of winning in November. "It's... Read Full Story