Walz to Kiwanis: bickering harms Congress

Representative Walz spoke to the monthly Kiwanis Club in Albert Lea yesterday according to Walz: Partisan fighting is hurting Congress. Go to the AL Tribune to see what he said. The  local reaction:

Paige Onstad and Jordan Elleby, high school student speakers at the Kiwanis meeting, said they appreciate the fact that Walz votes according to what he believes and not always along party lines.

“To have both sides brought to light is really important,” said Noon Kiwanis member Judy Verdoorn. So much of what is said about politics, she said, is not the full story.

Noon Kiwanis Club President Vicki Lunning said it is important to have Walz speak to local groups, such as the Kiwanis, to build the connection between government and constituents.

“It’s the most exciting day I’ve had since I took on the presidency,” she said.