MN Tea Party not backing candidates
The Minnesota Tea Party announced today that the organization won't be backing candidates from either party. Instead, the organization says it wil focus on issues. One side note, many Tea Party activists have been moving through the delegate process in the Republican Party. Here's the release:
Minnesota Tea Party Patriots' Antoinette "Toni No Bologny" Backdahl announced today, "We are not endorsing candidates from any party. We decided to focus on issues and once educated on both sides of the arguments, let the people decide for themselves", said Mrs. Backdahl.
Many people have been asking what the Tea Party is going to do concerning elections and candidates. "After many strong debates, we decided to NOT endorse candidates" said Mrs. Backdahl.
Minnesota Tea Party Patriots' mission is to attract, educate, organize, and mobilize our fellow citizens to secure public policy consistent with our three core values: Fiscal Responsibility, Constitutionally Limited Government and Free Markets.
The best way to describe the tea party movement is to say it is an issue based movement, similar to First Amendment Rights or Second Amendment Rights. It is outside of the political/election process and attracts people from all political parties.
"America was designed to have Americans participate in the process of its governance. It is our civic duty, if we fail to show up, we fail our country!. Congress passes legislation is does not write or read, someone has to pay attention." said Mrs. Backdahl.
Create a More Connected Minnesota
MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.