Tag: Tim Walz

Dayton, Walz, Murphy Present Unified Leadership to Minnesotans

DFLers hold press conference to discuss unified leadership in One Minnesota

State Rep. Erin Murphy, Gov. Mark Dayton, U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, State Rep. Peggy Flanagan, DFL Chair Ken Martin

Gov. Mark Dayton, Tim Walz, the DFL nominee for Governor, Erin Murphy, the DFL-endorsed candidate for Governor, and DFL Chairman Ken Martin held a press conference to discuss unified leadership in “One Minnesota.” Walz lauded Dayton and Murphy’s leadership, and Murphy and Dayton gave Walz high marks for his vision for One Minnesota.

“I congratulate Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan on their victory in the primary and I am happy to endorse them to be the next Governor and Lt. Governor of Minnesota,” Gov. Dayton said. “Their vision for ‘One Minnesota’ is a needed call for unity that will bring Minnesotans together to solve the challenges we will face in the future. In the weeks to come, I will do whatever I can to support Tim and Peggy as they build a statewide coalition to win this November.” Continue reading “Dayton, Walz, Murphy Present Unified Leadership to Minnesotans”

DFL Chairman Ken Martin statement on Walz-Flanagan primary win

“The Minnesota DFL Party congratulates Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan on their hard-fought primary victory this evening. Tim and Peggy have spent years fighting on behalf of Minnesota families and I have no doubt that they will build one Minnesota that works for everyone. Their positive vision for Minnesota’s future clearly resonated with Minnesota voters and I am excited to work alongside them and the rest of our ticket as we bring that message to the general electorate over the next 83 days.”

Highest-ranking soldier in Congress offers McCabe pension-saving job

The following article by Alison R. Parker was posted on the ShareBlue Media website March 17, 2018:

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Democratic Rep. Tim Walz, the highest-ranking enlisted soldier to serve in Congress, offered fired FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe a temporary job so McCabe could keep his pension.

The Trump administration fired FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe late Friday, two days before he was set to retire. That craven move put McCabe’s pension in jeopardy. But Minnesota Democratic Rep. Tim Walz quickly stepped up to protect it.

Saturday morning, Walz tweeted an offer to McCabe of a temporary — very temporary — job in his office. Continue reading “Highest-ranking soldier in Congress offers McCabe pension-saving job”

January CD3 DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Forum

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for our next candidate forum:

What:  DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Forum

When:  Saturday, January 13, 2018, registration Starts at 8:30 AM, forum begins at 9:00 AM

Where:  Hennepin Technical College Auditorium, 13100 Collegeview Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55347

We’re pleased to announce this forum will be moderated by Rep. Jon Applebaum.

Please submit your questions in advance here.  Deadline for submissions midnight, Sunday, January 7, 2018.

Minnesota set for pivotal House battles

The following article by Ben Kamisar was posted on the Hill website September 7, 2017:

Credit: Greg Nash

Minnesota will be a pivotal battleground in the midterm fight for the House majority, featuring five of 2018’s most contentious races.

Rep. Tim Walz’s (D) decision to run for governor has created an open seat in the 1st District, while freshman Rep. Jason Lewis (R) will try to hold on to his swing seat.

Buoyed by President Trump’s strong performance in the state, Republicans plan to go on the offensive in two seats currently held by Reps. Rick Nolan (D) and Collin Peterson (D). But Democrats have their own plans in the state, aiming to win over well-educated suburban voters who could help them oust Rep. Erik Paulsen (R). Continue reading “Minnesota set for pivotal House battles”