Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Who do we endorse?

Minnesota Commonsense Conservatives look for candidates who understand the basic needs of government.  Ones who oppose bloated, over sized, big government bureaucrats.  Now we recognize that there are few perfect candidates.  But, this list is a reflection of individuals who are hitting the marks or are closer to them than their opponents.

United States Senate - Kurt Bills (R).  This guys understands how economies work better than most any Senate candidate I have ever heard speak before.  Now while I recognize that he may not bake as good a cookie as his opponent,  he definitely gets that government needs some "Econ 101".  After many years of teaching high schoolers these basic principals, I am sure he can get into the minds of his Washington counterparts.  Not voting for this guy should be a crime!

United States Congress (8th District) - Chip Cravaack (R). Most of us know Chip by now.  He has been working hard to represent his district.  A true man of courage, who also supports his wife's career and future.  I admit he has made some votes that made me scratch my head.  But, considering that he is a Republican in one of the biggest Democrat hotbeds in the entire state of Minnesota, it isn't fully a surprise.

Minnesota Senate (32) - Sean Nienow (R). I cannot think of a better representative to give his constituents a full understanding of what St Paul's "inside baseball" looks like.  This man knows the way it works and has no problem pointing out the issues.  A true champion for the tax payer.  Sean fought tooth and nail against the wasteful spending in our state managed healthcare system.  That alone deserve your vote.

Minnesota Legislature (32A) - Brian Johnson (R). The most soft spoken of the group yet, one of the most rigid conservatives you will ever know.  Brian has served his community well for many years as an officer of the peace.  He has seen the best and worst in people.  He truly is a candidate who wants to make his district a great place to live.  That has been proven by his service to Isanti County.

Minnesota Legislature (32B) - Bob Barrett (R). Not only do I like to say his name.  I am proud to list him as a friend. It may seem biased that I would talk well about a friend but, his accessibility to the public is what created that friendship.  A deeply honest guy who wants to help shape a good future for not only his family but mine as well.  Top that with his strong working relationship with Sean Nienow and you have the makings of top shelf representation for Chisago County.

Chisago County Board (D1) - Rick Smisson. New ideas, new face and clear vision.  Rick Smisson has the making of a game changer in the County.  His real life experiences matched with a tenacity.  Rick could bring a nice balance to a board that needs a face lift.

Chisago County Board (D5) - Darrel Trulson. Talk about a candidate who knows how to bring people together, this is that one.  Darrel has a great blend of political understanding and likeability.  He has a way to make people listen and often change their minds.  He would be a great balance to Smisson.

........further endorsements to come.

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