Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation Endorses Donald J. Trump for President

Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation Endorses Donald J. Trump for President

LITCHFIELD, MN – Today, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement regarding their endorsement of Donald J. Trump for President of the United States:

“Joe Biden’s failed policies have left Minnesotans to grapple with double-digit inflation, higher taxes, and a border crisis that has turned every community into a border community. Minnesotans and all Americans deserve better. It is time for Republicans to come together in support of a leader who has what it takes to get our country back on track. We stand together to endorse Donald J. Trump for President.”

# # #

About Michelle Fischbach:

Michelle Fischbach is the U.S. Congressional Representative for western Minnesota’s 7th District. She is a trailblazer and proven conservative leader, continuing to make her mark as a member of the House Committees on Ways and Means, Budget, and Rules. On Ways and Means, she serves on the Trade Subcommittee and the Oversight Subcommittee. Prior to her election to Congress, she served as the 49th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, ascending to that position following the resignation of her predecessor. She was the first woman in Minnesota history to serve as President of the Minnesota Senate – initially from 2011-12, then again from 2017-18. She also served as Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee. In her 2020 victory, she was the only Republican to flip a seat that wasn’t open or held by a Democrat freshman, defeating a 30 year incumbent by 14 points. She holds a B.A. from St. Cloud State University and a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. Michelle and her husband, Scott, live in Regal and have two grown children and seven grandchildren.

More Information and Updates from Michelle Fischbach:

Michelle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/FischbachMN7

Michelle’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/MichelleFischbachForCongress

Michelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fischbachmn7/

Michelle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkd5PyQxUml3EyYo1VpjxXw

Michelle’s website: http://fischbachforcongress.com

REPUBLICAN DELEGATION STATEMENT ON MNLEG SESSION

REPUBLICAN DELEGATION STATEMENT ON MNLEG SESSION

Litchfield, Minnesota – U.S. Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06), Pete Stauber (MN-08), Brad Finstad (MN-01), and Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) issued the following statement in reaction to the recently concluded state legislative session:

“In just five months, the unchecked Democrat Party has wreaked unprecedented havoc on Minnesotans and our future. For weeks, fellow Members of Congress from across the country have been asking us what is wrong with the lawmakers in St. Paul. Like us, they are shocked at how the Democrat-controlled legislature in a few short months recklessly blew an $18 billion surplus on a partisan, special-interest spending spree. When that wasn’t enough to satisfy them, they passed $10 billion in tax increases on the same hardworking Minnesotans who were overtaxed in the first place. Remember the $2,000 rebate checks the Democrats promised during the campaign last fall? Many Minnesotans who pay taxes won’t even receive a penny back, while some will receive $260 at most, much of which will go right back to St. Paul in new delivery, sales, and gas taxes. Governor Walz and the Democrat-controlled legislature duped Minnesotans.

“Their overreach didn’t end with reckless spending. They pursued a litany of other extreme agenda items from new attacks on our 2nd Amendment rights, to drivers licenses for illegal immigrants, to California Green New Deal measures and everything in between. And, of course, with all that spending the only thing they decided to cut was funding for pregnancy care centers for women wanting an alternative to abortion. From the Range to the Red River to Rochester and Rockville, average Minnesotans will remember the Democrats’ broken promises and extreme anti-police, anti-freedom, and anti-common sense policies that are anything but ‘One Minnesota.’”

# # #

About Michelle Fischbach:

Michelle Fischbach is the U.S. Congressional Representative for western Minnesota’s 7th District. She is a trailblazer and proven conservative leader, continuing to make her mark as a member of the House Committees on Ways and Means, Budget, and Rules. On Ways and Means, she serves on the Trade Subcommittee and the Oversight Subcommittee. Prior to her election to Congress, she served as the 49th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, ascending to that position following the resignation of her predecessor. She was the first woman in Minnesota history to serve as President of the Minnesota Senate – initially from 2011-12, then again from 2017-18. She also served as Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee. In her 2020 victory, she was the only Republican to flip a seat that wasn’t open or held by a Democrat freshman, defeating a 30 year incumbent by 14 points. She holds a B.A. from St. Cloud State University and a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. Michelle and her husband, Scott, live in Regal and have two grown children and seven grandchildren.

More Information and Updates from Michelle Fischbach:

Michelle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/FischbachMN7

Michelle’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/MichelleFischbachForCongress

Michelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fischbachmn7/

Michelle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkd5PyQxUml3EyYo1VpjxXw

Michelle’s website: http://fischbachforcongress.com

FISCHBACH ENDORSED BY FORMER U.N. AMBASSADOR NIKKI HALEY

FISCHBACH ENDORSED BY FORMER U.N. AMBASSADOR NIKKI HALEY

Fischbach secures endorsement from prominent national republican

Litchfield, Minnesota – Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, freshman representative for Minnesota’s 7th District, today announced she has been endorsed for her 2022 re-election campaign by former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.

“As a congresswoman, and the first woman to serve as President of the Minnesota Senate, Michelle has a proven record of putting Minnesota’s families and farmers first,” said Ambassador Nikki Haley. “I’m proud to endorse this trailblazer who will protect the unborn, defend our second amendment, and fight against the socialist agenda of the far Left.”

Nikki Haley was appointed by President Trump as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and served from January 2017 to January 2019. She was the first female and Indian-American to serve as governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017. She currently is a vocal advocate for policies that strengthen America’s economy, culture, and national security through her organization, Stand for America.

“It is an honor to again receive the endorsement of Ambassador Nikki Haley,” Fischbach reacted. “She continues to serve as an inspiration for conservative women to step into public service and keep the American Dream alive for all.”

Minnesota’s Seventh District was one of the top pick-up seats in the country for U.S. House Republicans in 2020.

###

About Michelle Fischbach:

Michelle Fischbach is the freshman Representative of western Minnesota’s 7th District, defeating a 30 year incumbent in an historic win. She is a trailblazer and proven conservative leader, already making her mark as a member of the House Committees on Agriculture, Judiciary, and Rules. She is also the Ranking Member of the Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. She served as the 49th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, ascending to that position following the resignation of her predecessor. She was the first woman in Minnesota history to serve as President of the Minnesota Senate – initially from 2011-12 and then again from 2017-18. She also served as Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee. She was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 1996 and served until 2018. She holds a B.A. from St. Cloud State University and a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. She and her husband, Scott, live in the Paynesville area and have two grown children and six grandchildren.

More Information and Updates from Michelle Fischbach:

Michelle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/FischbachMN7
Michelle’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/MichelleFischbachForCongress
Michelle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkd5PyQxUml3EyYo1VpjxXw
Michelle’s website: https://fischbachforco.wpengine.com

THE HONORABLE KELLYANNE CONWAY HEADLINED FISCHBACH EVENT

THE HONORABLE KELLYANNE CONWAY HEADLINED FISCHBACH EVENT

President Trump’s former campaign manager stressed the President’s support

Litchfield, MN – Today, the Fischbach for Congress campaign announced that the Honorable Kellyanne Conway was a special guest during a virtual event on Monday, August 10. The online forum featured remarks from Ms. Conway and questions from participants.  Ms. Conway stressed the importance of Minnesota to the President as well as his strong support for Fischbach’s campaign.

“Since 2016, what the democrat party has become is unrecognizable to me, as somebody who has plenty of democrats in my family growing up,” explained Ms. Conway. “The choice could not be more stark; the stakes could not be any higher. We need to make sure we have people like Michelle in Congress, who will fight every single day on behalf of an agenda that is for freedom and free markets, and will fight every single day on behalf of you.”

“It was an honor to welcome Ms. Conway to join us for an event,” said Fischbach. “As the first woman in U.S history to run a successful presidential campaign, we were inspired to learn more about her story, her motivation, and her insights about leadership.”

Ms. Conway was working as a Republican pollster when then-candidate Donald Trump asked her to be his campaign manager in August 2016.

PRESIDENT TRUMP ASKS 7th REPUBLICANS TO VOTE FOR FISCHBACH IN TOMORROW’S PRIMARY ELECTION

PRESIDENT TRUMP ASKS 7th REPUBLICANS TO VOTE FOR FISCHBACH IN TOMORROW’S PRIMARY ELECTION

LITCHFIELD, MN – President Donald J. Trump, who endorsed Michelle Fischbach in March, today asked 7th District Republicans to vote for Fischbach in tomorrow’s Minnesota Primary Election. In addition to the President’s backing, Fischbach has been endorsed by Vice President Mike Pence, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, the 7th District Republican Party, dozens of local Republican legislators and conservative activists, and pro-life groups across the country.

“Vote for Michelle – a real winner!” President Trump wrote on Twitter.

Minnesota’s Seventh District is one of the top ten pick-up opportunities in the country for U.S. House Republicans. President Trump carried the district by over 30 points in 2016.

FISCHBACH SETS A NEW FUNDRAISING RECORD

FISCHBACH SETS A NEW FUNDRAISING RECORD

LITCHFIELD, MN – Michelle Fischbach, the Trump- and Republican-endorsed candidate for Minnesota’s 7th District, today reported being the top raising republican candidate in the history of the district.

Fischbach for Congress, Fischbach’s federal campaign committee, will report over $1 million raised for the pre-primary reporting period ending July 22, 2020. In the eight days since that deadline, Fischbach has received enough contributions to become the highest raising Republican candidate in the district’s history.  She hit that mark in only eleven months of campaigning as compared to a full two year cycle. 

“Michelle Fischbach continues to run a high level and competitive campaign the likes of which our district has rarely seen in the past 30 years,” said Craig Bishop, Chairman of the Seventh Congressional District Republicans. “Republicans across western Minnesota are excited for the chance to send a new conservative voice to represent us in Washington, D.C. next year.”

Minnesota’s Seventh District is one of the top pick-up opportunities in the country for U.S. House Republicans. President Trump carried the district by over 30 points in 2016, and it currently has a voter index of Republican+12. 

FISCHBACH OUTRAISES PETERSON – AGAIN

FISCHBACH OUTRAISES PETERSON – AGAIN

Litchfield, Minnesota – Michelle Fischbach, the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for Minnesota’s 7th District and former Lt. Governor of Minnesota, today reported over $317k of receipts in her second quarterly filing of the year with the Federal Election Commission.

Fischbach for Congress, Fischbach’s federal campaign committee, raised over $317k and has almost $435k cash-on-hand for the reporting period ending June 30, 2020.  Fischbach has outraised the incumbent Congressman Collin Peterson in every full quarter since she entered the race last fall.  In this reporting quarter, she surpassed Peterson by almost $40,000. Fischbach has raised over $910,000 in the ten months of her campaign.

“The contrast in the base of support for these two candidates could not be more stark. Hard-working, everyday people from western Minnesota and across the country are backing Michelle,” observed David FitzSimmons, Fischbach’s Campaign Manager.  “On the other hand, Washington, D.C. PACs and special interest groups are desperately trying to send Peterson back for another term so he can vote for Nancy Pelosi as Speaker again.”

Key points from Fischbach’s fundraising efforts:

–          Outraised incumbent Peterson for a record setting third consecutive quarter;

–          Over 6,000 individual donors, triple the amount from last quarter;

–          94% of donors gave $200 or less;

–          By comparison, 75% of Peterson’s contributions come from PAC’s.                                                                   

Minnesota’s Seventh District is one of the top ten pick-up opportunities in the country for U.S. House Republicans. President Trump carried the district by over 30 points in 2016.

SENATOR TORREY WESTROM ENDORSES FISCHBACH

SENATOR TORREY WESTROM ENDORSES FISCHBACH

Litchfield, Minnesota – Michelle Fischbach, the Trump- and Republican-endorsed candidate for Minnesota’s Seventh District, today announced she received the endorsement of State Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake).

“I am happy to join President Trump, so many fellow legislators, and the grassroots republicans of Congressional District Seven in endorsing Michelle Fischbach for Congress,” stated Westrom. “Michelle brings with her the experience and conservative principles necessary to represent the people of this district.

“While serving alongside Michelle in the legislature, I watched her passionately fight democrat attempts to impose harmful ‘one size fits all’ policies on rural Minnesota. As Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Development Finance committee, I knew that I could count on Michelle’s vote to fight burdensome regulations and job killing taxes. She always stood up for farmers and rural communities, and I am confident that she will do the same in Congress.

“President Trump is working tirelessly to get our country back on track, but he needs allies in Congress to work with him and support his agenda. Collin Peterson has not been that ally. In fact, Collin votes against President Trump nearly 80% of the time, siding with Nancy Pelosi instead. Michelle, on the other hand, has the president’s “complete and total” endorsement and wants to work with him to support western Minnesotans and our conservative values. Please join me in supporting our president by supporting Michelle Fischbach!”

Senator Westrom was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1996. In 2012, he was elected to the Minnesota Senate, where he currently serves as the Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Finance Committee Chairman. In 2014, Senator Westrom ran as the Republican candidate for the Seventh Congressional District.

“Senator Westrom has always been a leader when it comes to supporting our farmers and our agricultural economy,” Fischbach stated. “I am proud of the work that we did for farmers while in the Minnesota Senate, and I’m honored to have his confidence and endorsement.”

SUSAN B. ANTHONY LIST ENDORSES FISCHBACH

SUSAN B. ANTHONY LIST ENDORSES FISCHBACH

Litchfield, Minnesota – The Susan B. Anthony List’s Candidate Fund PAC announced today its endorsement of Michelle Fischbach, the Trump- and Republican-endorsed candidate for Minnesota’s 7th District.

“We are proud to endorse former Lieutenant Governor Michelle Fischbach, a longtime champion for unborn children and their mothers. Michelle is exactly the type of candidate that SBA List was founded to support. She beautifully embodies our mission to end abortion through the promotion of pro-life leadership, with a special calling to promote women,” said SBA List’s Vice President of Government Affairs Marilyn Musgrave. “Michelle will proudly fight for President Trump’s pro-life policies and her voice will be an important counter to the extreme abortion agenda that Nancy Pelosi is aggressively pushing in the U.S. House.”

SBA List is a network of more than 837,000 pro-life Americans nationwide, dedicated to ending abortion by electing national leaders and advocating for laws that save lives, with a special calling to promote pro-life women leaders.

“The right to life is paramount; I have always fought for the rights of the unborn and the most vulnerable in our society,” Fischbach stated. “I am proud to have endorsements from the National Right to Life and Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, and now the Susan B. Anthony List. Collin Peterson says he is pro-life, but his pro-life rating is around 50%. I don’t think being pro-life half the time is good enough. I voted 100% pro-life in the Minnesota Senate, and you can count on me to vote 100% pro-life in Congress.”

Minnesota’s Seventh District is one of the top pick-up opportunities in the country for U.S. House Republicans. President Trump carried the district by over 30 points in 2016, and it currently has a voter index of Republican+12.

Fischbach Wins 7th District Republican Party Endorsement

Fischbach Wins 7th District Republican Party Endorsement

LITCHFIELD, MN – Michelle Fischbach, the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for Minnesota’s 7th District and former Lt. Governor of Minnesota, today won a hard-fought battle for the 7th District Republican Party’s endorsement to run against Collin Peterson in the general election this fall.

“I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the 7th District Republican Party,” said Fischbach. “We’re excited to unify conservatives in western Minnesota and work hard to send President Trump a Republican Majority in the U.S. House. In Congress, I will be a fresh new voice for the people of western Minnesota and help President Trump rebuild our economy, secure our borders, and keep America safe.”

Over 300 delegates, representing each of the 7th District’s 38 counties participated in the convention via teleconference. Fischbach won the endorsement on the ninth ballot with 65% of the vote, never having trailed.

In nominating Fischbach, Congressman Pete Stauber said, “Two years ago, they told me it couldn’t be done, but you know what? We proved them wrong, and we turned northeastern Minnesota red. Now it’s your turn to make history in Minnesota’s 7th District. Michelle Fischbach is a proven conservative leader and exactly what America needs in Congress. With your help, let’s send Michelle to Washington. I believe the future of our country will be defined by strong conservative women, and Michelle is exactly that. President Trump and I need her help. We need Michelle to help us take back the majority and retire Nancy Pelosi as speaker once and for all. I know what it takes to flip a blue seat red and so does Michelle. Let’s send Michelle Fischbach to Congress.”

National Communications Director for President Trump’s re-election campaign, Tim Murtaugh, introduced Fischbach saying, “Thank you, Minnesota, for all of the support you have given President Trump over the years, and let’s also remember that this November we have to defeat Collin Peterson once and for all. President Trump is very excited to have Michelle Fischbach on the ballot. She will be a strong pro-life voice, a defender of our families, our borders, and the second amendment. She will also fight for farmers, for small businesses, and for the men and women who wear the uniform of the United States. Thank you again for your strong support for President Trump and for Michelle Fischbach, as we look forward to the president’s re-election and the defeat of Collin Peterson.”

In her message to the delegates, Fischbach highlighted President Trump’s endorsement of her campaign and made the case for the importance of unity in defeating Collin Peterson this fall.