Weber joins the Demmer campaign
Vin Weber is having a busy 2010 in Minnesota. He chairs Gov. Pawlenty's Freedom First PAC. He also announced his support for Republican Tom Emmer's campaign for governor. Today, Weber announced he's chair Republican Randy Demmer's campaign for Congress. Weber, who once represented Minnesota's 1st District before becoming a lobbyist at Clark and Weinstock, said in a news release that Demmer can defeat DFL Rep. Tim Walz in November.
"Randy Demmer is going to win, because he knows what Southern Minnesota needs - he has lived and worked here his whole life. I know he's got what it takes to stand up to Washington, and truly serve and represent the people in his District," said Weber. "Voters are rightfully concerned with the direction that this Congress and Administration are taking our country. Whether it's the cap and trade tax, the government takeover of health care, or the accumulation of trillions of dollars of new debt, the people of Southern Minnesota will vote this fall for new leadership and a new direction."
Demmer praised Weber as understanding southern Minnesota. Demmer also announced Scott Cottington, former Bachmann fundraiser Zandra Walcott and Marty Seifert for governor political director Ben Zierke.
Richard Carlbom, with the Walz campaign, was quick to criticize the hires on Twitter.
"Surprise! Typical politician @Randy_Demmer picks DC insiders & super-lobbyist Weber. Courting GOP stars b-4 he gets to town! #weneedleaders"
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