2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Obama for America Minnesota Truth Team Launch Photos February 13, 2012

OBAMA FOR AMERICA LAUNCHES MINNESOTA TRUTH TEAM

St. Paul, Minn– On Monday, February 13, 2012 at 2:00pm in Room 181 of the State Office Building, OFA Minnesota held a press conference to launch the Truth Team-- a new effort by President Obama supporters to promote the President’s achievements, respond to attacks on his record, and hold republicans accountable. The online and offline effort includes three new websites and a network of state and local officials and grassroots leaders serving as truth team members.

WHO:                  

Minneapolis Mayor and DNC Vice Chair RT Rybak
DFL Party Chair Ken Martin
Sen. Jeff Hayden
Sen. Scott Dibble
Rep. Erin Murphy
Rep. Steve Simon
Rep. Rick Hanson
St. Paul City Councilman Melvin Carter
Dr. Josie Johnson
Kim Bouchaud, Grassroots Truth Team Leader
Carl Holmquist, Grassroots Truth Team Leader
Anna Germundson, University of Minnesota Grassroots Truth Team Leader
Meredyth Krug, Augsburg College Grassroots Truth Team Leader
Other supporters and Minnesota Truth Team members

Ron Paul Campaign Minnesota Caucus Night Event Video #mncaucus February 7, 2012 #ronpaul

Rick Santorum Blaine Minnesota Rally Video Part One #mncaucus #2012tweets February 7, 2012

Republican Party of Minnesota Statement Announcing Rick Santorum as Winner of the MNGOP Caucus

Republican Party of Minnesota Statement Announcing Rick Santorum as Winner of the MNGOP Caucus

St. Paul – Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Pat Shortridge and Deputy Chairwoman Kelly Fenton issued the following statements announcing Rick Santorum as the winner of yesterday’s caucus in Minnesota and thanking our volunteers and Minnesota voters for partaking in this process. With 98 percent of precincts reporting, Rick Santorum wins Minnesota caucuses with 45 percent of the vote.

“We would like to congratulate Rick Santorum on his win at the Minnesota caucuses yesterday, and thank all of the presidential candidates for making stops in Minnesota over the past several days. Minnesotans were excited to cast their first vote against the Obama agenda last night and we look forward to working with our Republican presidential nominee to defeat Barack Obama in Minnesota,” said MNGOP Chairman Pat Shortridge.

“We owe many thanks and congratulations to our volunteers across the state who worked so diligently organizing these caucuses. These caucuses would not have been possible without their commitment to our principles and dedication to getting the job done. It was wonderful to see so many Minnesotans turn out to vote in last night’s presidential straw poll and participate in the caucus business. We are truly a grassroots party and the work they started last night is critical to moving our Party forward and winning in November,” said MNGOP Deputy Chairwoman Kelly Fenton.

With 98 percent of precincts reporting, Rick Santorum has 45 percent of the vote, Ron Paul has 27 percent, Mitt Romney has 17 percent, and Newt Gingrich has 11 percent.

Ron Paul Campaign Minnesota Caucus Night Event Photos #mncaucus February 7, 2012 #ronpaul

Statement from DFL Chair Ken Martin on a Successful Precinct Caucus Night

Statement from DFL Chair Ken Martin on a Successful Precinct Caucus Night

ST. PAUL – DFL Chair Ken Martin released the following statement tonight as Minnesota kicked off the 2012 election season with a successful night of precinct caucuses.

“Tonight, DFLers across the state attended their precinct caucuses because they believe in our candidates, the ideals of our Party and the ability to make a difference through our democratic process. Thousands of people came out tonight to support our candidates, voice their disgust with the divisive constitutional amendments being put forward by the Republican legislature and start organizing to ensure DFL victories this fall.

Through months of caucus trainings, phoning and door-knocking efforts and outreach to communities of new Minnesotans, we have been working hard to make sure Minnesotans know about the important opportunity they have to help build our party and make their voices heard through participating in their precinct caucus.

At my own caucus in Eagan, I saw a room full of enthusiastic DFLers who were anxious to get to work to re-elect President Obama and Senator Klobuchar, take back the majorities in our State House and State Senate and defeat the constitutional amendments we will be facing this fall.

With strong turnout and strong support for President Obama, Senator Klobuchar, and Democratic leaders up and down the ticket, we are confident that voters are ready to move our state forward with the progressive policies that will improve the future for Minnesota families, starting with victory in November.”

Rick Santorum Blaine Minnesota Rally Photos 4 of 4 National Sports Center #mncaucus February 7, 2012

Congressman Ron Paul to Speak at the Caucus at Maple Grove Junior High School

Congressman Ron Paul to speak at the caucus at Maple Grove Junior High School, 7000 Hemlock Ln N , Maple Grove, MN on Tuesday, February 7th at 7:10 p.m. Central.

Congressman Ron Paul & Carol Paul to Greet Caucus Goers at Coon Rapids Middle School

Congressman Ron Paul & Carol Paul to greet caucus goers at Coon Rapids Middle School, 11600 Raven Street Northwest, Coon Rapids, MN on Tuesday, February 7th at 6:25 p.m. Central

Newt Gingrich Bloomington Minnesota Rally Video Part One #mncacucus #2012tweets #Newt