U.S. Congressman Collin Peterson represents Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives. Peterson is a member of the Democratic Party. Representative Peterson serves on the Agriculture Committee and can be reached by phone at 225-2165.
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U.S. Congressman Collin Peterson represents Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives. Peterson is a member of the Democratic Party. Representative Peterson serves on the Agriculture Committee and can be reached by phone at 225-2165.
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
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 ma ny 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 Growth America's Small City Mayor
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Rural farmers and economies had better begin to familiarize themselves with Representative Henry Waxman. He is what I will call The Anti-Peterson . Waxman represents a significant shift in focus for empowered liberal Democrats in Washington. Representative Collin Peterson is known as a blue-dog democrat and holds the "once" powerful position as Agriculture Chairman in the U.S. House of Representatives as I will explain.
Rep. Waxman is no friend of the family farm or agriculture when you... Read Full Story
I would like to thank Representative Collin Peterson for renewing my faith in him. I have had a few bad days because I hate being wrong. Peterson and I have always disagreed on issues over the years. Oh.....the many, many issues.
For those not in the western part of the state Collin Peterson is a populist politician who is a Democrat. He often sides with Republican's to the dismay of liberals within his party. In fact, Democrats on the far left despise him. They call him "The... Read Full Story
It just hit the wire services that the Democratic Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, a very powerful committee stacked with 23 members of the Blue Dog caucus, slammed the Obama-Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade bill because it would give too much power to EPA bureaucrats. The quote from Ag Chairman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.):
"I will not support any kind of climate change bill... I don't care. Even if you fix this. I don't trust anybody anymore."
So at least one key Democrat... Read Full Story
Ahhh... what the hell! What's another 410 billion? Just go ahead and fuck the taxpayers again... right up the ass! Yeah Baby! Squeel for me! Interestingly enough, more Democrats voted NO (19) than RINO's voted YEA (15). Attention Minnesota voters. Put McCollum, Ellison, Oberstar, and Walz in your cross hairs. Democrat Collin Peterson voted NO with the Minnesota Republican contingent. Way to go, Collin. Nice job. Thank you. The roll call is here. Hat Tip: Michelle Malkin
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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 looking... Read Full Story
“I am determined to do whatever I can,” Peterson said. “I’m not going to be very popular. I’m already not very popular on Wall Street.”
Without passing the federal stimulus bill, Peterson added, things could have been much worse for the states. Source: DL-On-line
The Mayor's Comment: Is anyone else confused? Would anyone else like Congressman Peterson to explain his position and solutions to the current economic mess? He has voted against every stimulus bill I am aware of, and yet... Read Full Story
Cussin' Collin: Rep. Peterson drops a Cheney on farm bill extension by: Andy Birkey Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 10:28:19 AM Rep. Collin Peterson, DFL-Minn., is perhaps the least controversial of Minnesota's congressmen. He's a Democrat, but he's also very conservative -- perhaps the most conservative Democrat in the U.S. House. Peterson chairs the House Agricultural Committee, and it appears that GWB really got under his skin on Monday when the White House asked for a long-term extension of the 2002... 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 him... Read Full Story
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