‘Encouraged’ by IP endorsement vote, Anderson undecided about battling Bachmann

Neither Reed nor Anderson can win the 6th. They need Democratic votes to do it, and Clark will earn those. Anderson got 10% in the last election, and his name on the ballot split opposition to Bachmann just enough so she won re-election.

Reed should run for governor. Anderson should sit on the sidelines, so he doesn’t take votes from Clark and ensure Michele Bachmann’s re-election yet again.

Maybe the split could work for the DFL. Anderson is pretty conservative. A sane conservative might split off conservatives who can’t vote for a DFLer, but realize Bachmann is nuts. Last year, it seems likely few knew he was conservative, and just cast a protest vote for a familiar name. The question for the DFL would be to make sure voters knew Anderson was a conservative so that he would draw more from Bachmann than the DFL candidate.

And Bob Anderson is more of a social conservative than a fiscal conservative.

Eric, you are correct. The media last time was protecting El Tinklenberg so they did not mention me in news stories. I tried to get the message out that I was an alternative conservative choice for voters in this very conservative district. I line up with Bachmann on many issues but I feel a need to respect and appreciate the position of Congressman. I would not only be representing my constituents but the great state of Minnesota.

Eva, I am more of a fiscal conservative than a social conservative. I am the one that thinks it is absolutely ridiculous the money the Democrats and Republicans spend on these elections. I was the only fiscal conservative in the race last time and would be again this time.

Bob Anderson is also the one who said the problem with schools is that we’ve removed God from them…I was at that convention.

Don’t split the vote. A Democrat will never ever never win in this gerrymandered district. We need to join behind Dr. Reed on the Independent ticket and get this crazy woman out of the public eye before I gouge mine out.

If Anderson wants to try to beat Bachmann in the primary, more power to him. I’ll send him a check.

Lazercat, I agree with you. I don’t feel a Democrat can win in this district. I think Dr Reed would be a great Independent but she has decided to run as a Dem. I do feel she has less baggage than Sen Clark. Tarryl Clark has a liberal voting record and was a lobbyist before taking office. I feel once you go down the road of being a lobbyist your chances for higher office are marginal.

We’ll see when the campaign money starts coming in. Then we will know where their loyalties lie. Personally I’m not voting for anyone who takes money from Corporations, out of state donations, PACs, 501 or 527 non profits. We have to stop the big money from destroying our leaders.

I just wanted to be clear on a couple of things.

First being a lobbyist is not a bad thing. Lawmakers need to make informed decisions and lobbyists can help them with difficult issues.

Second, money is the enemy of government not lobbyists. We have to realize that campaign finance and getting reelected is costing obscene amounts of money. Why, because it works. Deceptive ads from 501 and 527 “non profits” can attack the truth without any visible ties to candidates. The amounts of money it takes to get elected and staying elected cause the problems. We need to reform our campaign contribution laws.

Labeling Senator Clark as a lobbyist is a distortion of the facts. Her background is as a lobbyist for non profit groups not corporations.

From her previous record of beating Republicans, I think Senator Clark and prove me wrong.

Lazercat, I did not say being a lobbyist is bad thing. I just feel that if you choose to be a paid lobbyist whether it is for a non profit or corporation than it hurts your chances for higher office. We are trying to rid Washington of lobbyists we are not apt to elect one. I agree that money is the problem in politics. I refused to take money last time and still received over 10% of the vote. The Independence party is the only one of the three main parties that does not allow candidates to take PAC money. I suggest you take a look at their platform you might be interested.

The Independence party is my choice in all elections, although the Independence party almost got Coleman another term. I think we need to remove Bachmann more than we need an Independent in the seat don’t you?

I’m not asking you to bow out, I’m just asking if your can’t win will you know when to say when?

Lazercat,I would love to replace Bachmann. I really think we need an independent in Congress. I do not support some of the antics of Congresswoman Bachmann and the amount of money she spends on elections. I do not support the DFL leadership of Pelosi and Reid. I think the Dem’s have really let down their supporters and have shown a real lack of leadership. I do feel I fit the District and I have to convince the media to give me a fair shot. The voters should be able to hear all the candidates and then they can make an educated decision on their own. Thank you for your civil dialogue,I appreciate it.