While we were working on some projects, the ad above and this press release came in from the Walz campaign. It's a pretty substantial list of endorsements, don't you think?:
Tim Walz Announces List of Endorsements
Six Minnesota newspapers, National Rifle Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars PAC, Minnesota Police Officers Association among groups backing reelection
( Mankato , Minn. ) – Today, Tim Walz announced that over 35 newspapers and organizations have endorsed his reelection.
“I’m proud that over 35 newspapers, veterans groups, labor unions, and organizations that represent southern Minnesota ’s farmers, first responders and middle class families are backing my reelection,” said Walz. “I’m thrilled to have their support and I look forward to working with them to make sure that on Election Day, we put our country back on track.”
Walz said that today his campaign would be releasing its final television ad of the campaign, which touts his endorsement by several local newspapers and organizations as diverse as the Veterans of Foreign Wars PAC, the National Rifle Association, the Alliance for Retired Americans and the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association.
“In this campaign, I’ve focused on how we can get our economy back on track, rebuild the middle class, and move America towards energy independence,” said Walz. “I’m a father, a teacher and a veteran, and I know that when people in Washington are willing to reach across party lines, we can solve problems.”
Below are quotes from six local Minnesota newspapers that have endorsed Tim Walz.
Albert Lea Tribune: “The attribute we like best about Walz is his ability to think long-term. The pioneers thought that way. Our grandparents thought that way.”
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Walz is “smart and practical,” and that “unlike other politicians, Walz actually offered solutions instead of simply criticizing.” Walz has “won support across the district for staying in touch.”
New Ulm Journal: “Walz has been an energetic representative for the district, working on a variety of issues. He is a frequent visitor to the district, and uses the information he gets from back home to make legislation that better serves the people.” Walz is “a strong supporter of the troops,” whose “recent vote against the economic bailout package went against the party line.”
Rochester Post-Bulletin: “We're impressed by his level of involvement in significant, meaningful legislation….When Walz says he understands and appreciates the concerns of the struggling middle class, we believe him. He's one of us -- a hard-working Minnesotan who's served his country, taught young people and isn't afraid to get his hands dirty, both literally and figuratively.”
Winona Daily News: “Walz wasn't afraid to break with his party to vote against the bailout package. He worked hard for a new farm bill.” Walz practices “politics at the most local and most effective level.”
Worthington Daily Globe: Walz has a “desire to represent his district, and work with others in a bipartisan fashion.”
The following are some of the newspapers and organizations that have endorsed Congressman Tim Walz:
Albert Lea Tribune
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Rochester Post-Bulletin
New Ulm Journal
Winona Daily News
Worthington Daily Globe
AFL -CIO MN Committee on Political Education
AFSCME Council 5
AFSCME Council 65
Alliance for Retired Americans
American Federation of Teachers
American Nurses Association PAC
Citizens Trade Campaign PAC
Clean Water Action
DFL Veterans Caucus
Education Minnesota
IBEW Minnesota State Council
International Association of Fire Fighters
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49
Joint Council 32-Teamsters
League of Conservation Voters
Minnesota AFL -CIO
Minnesota Nurses Association
Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association
Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
Minnesota State Council of UNITE HERE Unions
National Community Pharmacists Association
National Education Association
National Farmers Union PAC
National Rifle Association
National Treasury Employees Union
Service Employees International Union , Minnesota State Council
Sierra Club
Teamsters Joint Council 32 DRIVE
UNITE HERE
United Auto Workers Minnesota State Community Action Program Council
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Veterans and Military Families for Progress
Veterans' Vision
Veterans of Foreign Wars PAC
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