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

By: Bob Anderson

Bob Anderson — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:10:21 +0000

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.

By: Lazercat

Lazercat — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:09:50 +0000

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?

By: Bob Anderson

Bob Anderson — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:19:07 +0000

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.

By: Lazercat

Lazercat — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:32:09 +0000

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.

By: Lazercat

Lazercat — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:57:10 +0000

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.

By: Bob Anderson

Bob Anderson — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:42:14 +0000

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.

By: Lazercat

Lazercat — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:30:19 +0000

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

By: Lazercat

Lazercat — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:23:53 +0000

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.

By: DavidD

DavidD — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:14:39 +0000

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.

By: Bob Anderson

Bob Anderson — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:45:42 +0000

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.