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MN GOP PRESS RELEASE: “SEN. SENJEM & REP. SEIFERT: FRANKEN DEMOCRATS NEED TO CONDEMN FRANKEN’S VITRIOLIC RECORD”

By Michael B. Brodkorb | July 22, 2008

St. Paul – Senator David Senjem (Rochester) and Representative Marty Seifert (Marshall) today outlined Franken Democrats who have benefitted from Franken’s largesse and those who have embraced Franken as the leader of their party.

“These Franken Democrats have sent the message that they think writings that degrade women, so-called jokes that use X-rated language, and calling your opponents four-letter words are OK if you want to be our Senator. They have not only refused to condemn Franken’s demeaning comments and offensive writings, but they have welcomed his patronage with open arms,” Rep. Seifert said.  “I am calling on all DFL candidates to donate his contributions to charity and condemn his hateful remarks.”

At least 26 DFL legislative candidates have received contributions from Franken or his PAC since 2006, and he has been endorsed by the leaders in both DFL caucuses, as well as many other DFL legislators.

“With the DFL convention in my hometown, I watched with dismay as the Democrat party that once was led by the happy warrior cheered excitedly for a candidate best described as an angry attack dog.  Franken Democrats are willing to accept this as their standard bearer.  Some have even praised his ‘articulate wit,’ his ‘sense of humor’ and have said his writings represent a ‘thoughtful approach to politics.’  Voters will have a clear choice between candidates who embrace this out-of-touch message and Republicans who will fight for hard-working Minnesotans,” Sen. Senjem said.

The Facts About Franken’s So-Called Midwest Values PAC:

Star Tribune: Franken’s Midwest Values PAC “Has Raised More Than $1.1 Million Since It Was Formed In 2005.” (Kevin Diaz, “The Billion-Dollar Campaign; Leadership PACs Help Politicians Help Selves,” Star Tribune, May 27, 2008)

“Franken’s PAC Has Given Other Candidates And Political Organizations About $381,500…” (Kevin Diaz, “The Billion-Dollar Campaign; Leadership PACs help politicians help selves,” Star Tribune, May 27, 2008)

Al Franken And His Midwest Values PAC, Have Contributed $110,682.50 To State Legislators, House And Senate Caucuses And The DFL Party In 2006 And 2007. (Source: Minnesota Campaign Finance And Public Disclosure Board Website, www.cfboard.state.mn.us)

The Franken Democrats:

State Legislative Candidates Who Have Received Contributions From Midwest Values PAC:

• Anthony Lourey, SD 8: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Steve Murphy,SD 28: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Ann Lynch, SD 30: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Michael Germain, SD 37: $500 on 10-23-2006

• James Carlson, SD 38: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Carol Bomben, SD 42: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Ron Latz, SD 44: $500 on 08-16-2006

• David Francis, SD 52: $500 on 10-25-2006

• Kathy Saltzman, SD 56: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Bernie Lieder, HD 1B: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Brian Boeddeker, HD 11A: $500 on 10-09-2006

• Jeremy Kalin, HD 17B: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Tina Liebling, HD 30A: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Paul Hardt, HD 36B: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Eileen Weber, HD 57B: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Shelley Madore, HD 37A: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Michael Obermueller, HD 38B: $500 on 10-23-2006

• Maria Ruud, HD 42A: $325 on 08-19-2006

• Robert Boyd, HD 42B: $500 on 09-18-2006

• John Benson, HD 43B: $500 on 09-10-2006

• Carolyn Laine, HD 50A: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Katherine Knuth, HD 50B: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Jason Gonnion, HD 52B: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Julie Bunn, HD 56A: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Marsha Swails, HD 56B: $500 on 08-16-2006

• Karla Bigham, HD 57A: $500 on 08-16-2006

(Source: Minnesota Campaign Finance And Public Disclosure Board Website, www.cfboard.state.mn.us)

Contributions By Midwest Values PAC And Al Franken To DFL Organizations: Midwest Values PAC

Minn DFL State Central Committee $4,675 on 01-12-2007

Minn DFL State Central Committee $40,500 on 03-08-2006

43rd Senate District DFL $500 on 08-19-2006

Beltrami County DFL $500 on 08-19-2006

DFL House Caucus $2,500 on 10-26-2006

DFL Senate Caucus $2,500 on 10-26-2006

Alliance for a Better Minnesota $5,000 on 04-11-2006

America Votes – Minnesota $5,000 on 09-05-2006

WIN MINNESOTA $20,000 on 09-05-2006

Al Franken

2nd Congressional District DFL $150 on 08-05-2007

21st Senate District DFL $320 on 03-31-2007

3rd Congressional District DFL $362.50 on 11-17-2007

4th Congressional District DFL $1,450 on 05-21-2007

Minn DFL State Central Committee $10,000 on 04-23-2007

DFL House Caucus $1,500 on 02-26-2006

DFL House Caucus $400 on 07-27-2007

Alliance for a Better Minnesota $2,500 on 04-18-2006 (Source: Minnesota Campaign Finance And Public Disclosure Board Website, www.cfboard.state.mn.us)

Fundraisers For DFL Candidates Franken Has Attended: • Rep. Frank Moe, July 5, 2007 (www.alfranken.com)

• Rep. Tim Faust, September 7, 2007 and February 7, 2008 (www.alfranken.com)

• Rep. Sandra Masin, October 21, 2007(www.alfranken.com)

• Rep. Tom Tillberry, November 10, 2007 (www.alfranken.com)

• Rep. Brita Sailer, June 11, 2008 (http://sailerforhouse.com/)

• Rep. Shelley Madore, July 11, 2008 (www.shelleymadore.com)

DFL Legislators Who Have Endorsed Franken:

• Sen. Tarryl Clark

• Sen. Ellen Anderson

• Sen. Tom Bakk

• Sen. Don Betzold

• Sen. Terri Bonoff

• Sen. Jim Carlson

• Sen. Dick Cohen

• Sen. Kevin Dahle

• Sen. Scott Dibble

• Sen. John Doll

• Sen. Sharon Erickson Ropes

• Sen. Linda Higgins

• Sen. Keith Langseth

• Sen. Dan Larson

• Sen. Ron Latz

• Sen. Tony Lourey

• Sen. Ann Lynch

• Sen. Jim Metzen

• Sen. Mee Moua

• Sen. Steve Murphy

• Sen. Rick Olseen

• Sen. Mary Olson

• Sen. Ann Rest

• Sen. Sandy Pappas

• Sen. Tom Saxhaug

• Sen. Yvonne Prettner-Solon

• Sen. Linda Scheid

• Sen. LeRoy Stumpf

• Sen. Katie Sieben

• Sen. Patricia Torres Ray

• Sen. Rod Skoe

• Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher

• Rep. Leon Lillie

• Rep. Tony Sertich

• Rep. Shelley Madore

• Rep. Tina Liebling

• Rep. Tim Mahoney

• Rep. Mike Nelson

• Rep. Sandra Masin

• Rep. Aaron Peterson

• Rep. Kim Norton

• Rep. Steve Simon

• Rep. Gene Pelowski Jr.

• Rep. Frank Moe

• Rep. Sandra Peterson

• Rep. Tom Anzelc

• Rep. Jeanne Poppe

• Rep. John Benson

• Rep. Tom Rukavina

• Rep. Karla Bigham

• Rep. Maria Ruud

• Rep. Robin Brown

• Rep. Brita Sailer

• Rep. Augustine “Willie” Dominguez

• Rep. Nora Slawik

• Rep. Kent Eken

• Rep. Linda Slocum

• Rep. Tim Faust

• Rep. Loren Solberg

• Rep. Patti Fritz

• Rep. Cy Thao

• Rep. Mindy Greiling

• Rep. Tom Tillberry

• Rep. Alice Hausman

• Rep. Ryan Winkler

• Rep. Larry Haws

• Rep. Sheldon Johnson

• Rep. Deb Hilstrom

• Rep. Al Juhnke

• Rep. Tom Huntley

• Rep. Phyllis Kahn

• Rep. Mike Jaros

• Rep. Kate Knuth

• Rep. Lyle Koenen

• Rep. Scott Kranz

• Rep. Carolyn Laine

• Rep. Ann Lenczewski

• Rep. John Lesch

• Rep. Bernie Lieder Source: (Http://Www.Alfranken.Com/Content/Endorsements_Electeds)

Franken Democrats In Their Own Words:

Mike Nelson: “From Listening To Al On The Radio, Reading His Books, And Watching Him On The Campaign Trail, It’s Clear That He’s Studied The Political Process And Will Bring A Different And Thoughtful Approach To Politics.” (Http://Www.Alfranken.Com/Content/Endorsements_Electeds)

Tom Tillberry: “He Has An Uncanny Ability To Relate With Voters Through Humor And His Knowledge Of The Issues.” (Http://Www.Alfranken.Com/Content/Endorsements_Electeds)

Rod Skoe: “Minnesota Is Concerned About What’s Inside A Candidate.” (Http://Www.Alfranken.Com/Content/Endorsements_Electeds)

Jim Carlson: “Al Franken Demonstrates A Stunning Combination Of Public Policy Knowledge, Connections With Every-Day Minnesotans And An Articulate Wit That Commands Attention.” (Http://Www.Alfranken.Com/Content/Endorsements_Electeds)

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