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Folks, this is good news. Minnesota's 1st Congressional District (southern Minnesota) should have GOP representation - and Randy Demmer is the right guy for the job! Current Dem Congressman Tim Walz is one of these guys who votes like a Pelosi clone in DC but acts like a moderate Dem when he's back in his district. In short, let's send his ass back home to Mankato where he can resume boring the students at the high school he used to teach at. Do you want to find out more about Randy Demmer? You do? Good. I have a website for...

Republican congressional candidate Randy Demmer unveiled his first TV ad as national Republicans announced plans to sink big money into the race in hopes of knocking off Democrat Tim Walz. The National Republican Congressional Committee is spending $85,000 on the TV ads through its coordinating campaign funds. The NRCC's independent expenditure arm also plans to pump another $102,000 into campaign ads in the 1st Congressional District starting today. Meanwhile, Walz's campaign has sent an e-mail asking supporters to raise $100,000 to counter GOP ads. Demmer's first ad blasts Walz for voting in favor of the stimulus bill, health care reform...

Congressman Tim Walz said Monday he has a solid plan for reinvigorating the economy by targeting tax credits to small business, making sure entrepreneurs have access to loans, investing in improved roads and stabilizing the nation’s energy market. Walz, who’s facing an electorate in five weeks that polls show is discouraged by the depressed economy, detailed his jobs plan at a local success story. Angie’s Kettle Corn, located in North Mankato’s industrial park, has added 100 workers since January as the former upstart has expanded its reach to 45 states. “These are the folks that make it happen,” said the...

The National Rifle Association says it has endorsed Democratic Rep. Tim Walz in southern Minnesota's 1st District because he's a strong defender of the Second Amendment. Walz is running for a third term against GOP challenger Randy Demmer and Independence Party candidate Steven Wilson. The NRA's Political Victory Fund gives both Walz and Demmer A grades. But the pro-gun lobby says Walz gets the nod because of a number of his votes in support of gun rights.

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that Randy Demmer (MN-01) has reached 'Young Gun' status, the premiere level of its three-tiered Young Guns program. Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns program is a member-driven organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide. “I am honored to receive this recognition as an acknowledgement of the support that we have received from voters across Southern Minnesota,” Demmer said. “Throughout my campaign I have heard nothing but frustration with Tim Walz. His active support for...