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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Chris Coleman on Jobs
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DFL:
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- Diversity is a strength of our workforce. (Jan 2017)
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Mark Dayton on Jobs
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Unemployment is down, but average family is poorer. (Jan 2017)
- Freedom To Farm Bill causes falling farm prices. (Jul 2000)
- Supports living wage law & mandatory employee insurance. (Jul 1998)
- Problem isn’t lack of jobs, but lack of GOOD jobs. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on raising the minimum wage to $7.25 rather than $6.25. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on repealing Clinton's ergonomic rules on repetitive stress. (Mar 2001)
- Protect overtime pay protections. (Jun 2003)
- Rated 100% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Allow an Air Traffic Controller's Union. (Jan 2006)
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Matt Dean on Jobs
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Scott Jensen on Jobs
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Jeff Johnson on Jobs
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Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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- Make Minnesota a right-to-work state. (Oct 2018)
- Minimum wage increase lessens options for young. (Oct 2018)
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Amy Klobuchar on Jobs
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- Union protection of mine workers. (Feb 2020)
- Focus on rural & job aspects of green energy transition. (Sep 2019)
- Enact laws to assure equal pay & equal opportunity. (Apr 2019)
- Minimum wage must be raised. (Feb 2019)
- Supported auto bailout to save local car dealerships. (Aug 2015)
- Level playing field and fair prices for farmers. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on terminating legal challenges to English-only job rules. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on limiting farm subsidies to people earning under $750,000. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Feb 2007)
- Form unions by card-check instead of secret ballot. (Mar 2009)
- Raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2016. (Jan 2014)
- Let Senate cafeteria workers organize their own union. (Nov 2015)
- Ban discriminatory compensation; allow 2 years to sue. (Jan 2009)
- Stronger enforcement against gender-based pay discrimination. (Jan 2009)
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Tina Liebling on Jobs
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Don't permit employers to pay non-sustaining wages. (May 2017)
- Defend the right to organize and bargain collectively. (May 2017)
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Erin Murphy on Jobs
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DFL:
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- Reliable jobs that pay a living wage. (Jan 2017)
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Mike Murphy on Jobs
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| Republican candidate for governor:
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Rebecca Otto on Jobs
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Raise minimum wage. (Nov 2017)
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Tim Pawlenty on Jobs
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Republican MN Governor:
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- I strongly support right-to-work laws. (Jun 2011)
- JOBZ program: Job Opportunity Building Zone. (Jan 2011)
- A job is not just a job; it's an identity. (Jan 2011)
- Jobs Creation Bill: R&D tax credit; 20% corporate tax cut. (Feb 2010)
- Spur job growth by investing in Minnesota. (Oct 2002)
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Tina Smith on Jobs
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Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor:
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- Sponsored bill against states passing right-to-work laws. (Oct 2020)
- Raise federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024. (Nov 2018)
- End federal contracts if employer mistreats employees. (Jun 2018)
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Lori Swanson on Jobs
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Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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- Prioritize decent jobs that pay the bills. (Jul 2018)
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Tim Walz on Jobs
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Democrat:
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- Push back against right-to-work legislation. (Oct 2018)
- Supports $15 minimum wage for Minnesota. (Oct 2018)
- Close the wage gap that still exists between women and men. (Apr 2015)
- Voted NO on allowing compensatory time off for working overtime. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Jan 2007)
- Member of House Committee on Agriculture. (Mar 2011)
- Raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2016. (Mar 2013)
- Ban discriminatory compensation; allow 2 years to sue. (Jan 2009)
- Stronger enforcement against gender-based pay discrimination. (Jan 2009)
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Senate:
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Jim Abeler on Jobs
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| Republican challenger:
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Karin Housley on Jobs
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- Prohibit cities from raising local minimum wage. (Nov 2018)
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Heather Johnson on Jobs
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Oppose increase in the minimum wage. (Aug 2014)
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Amy Klobuchar on Jobs
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
Click here for 17 full quotes
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- Union protection of mine workers. (Feb 2020)
- Focus on rural & job aspects of green energy transition. (Sep 2019)
- Enact laws to assure equal pay & equal opportunity. (Apr 2019)
- Minimum wage must be raised. (Feb 2019)
- Supported auto bailout to save local car dealerships. (Aug 2015)
- Level playing field and fair prices for farmers. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on terminating legal challenges to English-only job rules. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on limiting farm subsidies to people earning under $750,000. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Feb 2007)
- Form unions by card-check instead of secret ballot. (Mar 2009)
- Raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2016. (Jan 2014)
- Let Senate cafeteria workers organize their own union. (Nov 2015)
- Ban discriminatory compensation; allow 2 years to sue. (Jan 2009)
- Stronger enforcement against gender-based pay discrimination. (Jan 2009)
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Jason Lewis on Jobs
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Supports local right-to-work laws, not national law. (Oct 2020)
- Minimum-wage hikes cost jobs among least-skilled people. (Oct 2020)
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Mike McFadden on Jobs
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Republican Challenger:
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- Gender-based pay equality & minimum wage? "Wrong questions". (Apr 2014)
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Jim Newberger on Jobs
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- 2014: Voted against raising state minimum wage to $7.75. (Nov 2018)
- Opposes affirmative action. (Mar 2018)
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Paula Overby on Jobs
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Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Oppose affirmative action. (May 2018)
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Tina Smith on Jobs
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Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- Sponsored bill against states passing right-to-work laws. (Oct 2020)
- Raise federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024. (Nov 2018)
- End federal contracts if employer mistreats employees. (Jun 2018)
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Steve Carlson on Jobs
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Continue and improve Trump initiatives to create jobs. (Jul 2019)
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House:
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Angie Craig on Jobs
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Labor built our middle class & drives our economy. (Apr 2020)
- Create training partnerships between employers, schools. (Apr 2020)
- Encourage industry to recruit, hire, and train veterans. (Apr 2020)
- Ensure every woman is paid fairly for equal work. (Apr 2020)
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Keith Ellison on Jobs
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Democrat:
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- Voted NO on allowing compensatory time off for working overtime. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Jan 2007)
- Form unions by card-check instead of secret ballot. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 0% by CEI, indicating a pro-worker rights voting record. (May 2012)
- Raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2016. (Mar 2013)
- Extend unemployment compensation during recession. (Jan 2008)
- Ban discriminatory compensation; allow 2 years to sue. (Jan 2009)
- Stronger enforcement against gender-based pay discrimination. (Jan 2009)
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Tom Emmer on Jobs
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| Republican House Member (District 6):
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Jim Hagedorn on Jobs
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| Republican (District 1):
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John Kline on Jobs
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Republican Representative (MN-2):
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- ObamaCare slows employment growth; discourages fulltime work. (Jun 2016)
- Voted YES on allowing compensatory time off for working overtime. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on end offshore tax havens and promote small business. (Oct 2004)
- Rated 0% by the AFL-CIO, indicating an anti-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Allow an Air Traffic Controller's Union. (Jan 2006)
- Chair of House Education and Labor Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Rated 92% by CEI, indicating a pro-workplace choice voting record. (May 2012)
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Jason Lewis on Jobs
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Republican (District 2):
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- Supports local right-to-work laws, not national law. (Oct 2020)
- Minimum-wage hikes cost jobs among least-skilled people. (Oct 2020)
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Betty McCollum on Jobs
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Democratic Representative (MN-4):
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- Voted NO on allowing compensatory time off for working overtime. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on end offshore tax havens and promote small business. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on $167B over 10 years for farm price supports. (Oct 2001)
- Voted NO on zero-funding OSHA's Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5B. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 100% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Allow an Air Traffic Controller's Union. (Jan 2006)
- Form unions by card-check instead of secret ballot. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 0% by CEI, indicating a pro-worker rights voting record. (May 2012)
- Raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2016. (Mar 2013)
- Extend unemployment compensation during recession. (Jan 2008)
- Ban discriminatory compensation; allow 2 years to sue. (Jan 2009)
- Stronger enforcement against gender-based pay discrimination. (Jan 2009)
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Rick Nolan on Jobs
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Voted NO on allowing compensatory time off for working overtime. (Apr 2013)
- Raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2016. (Mar 2013)
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Ilhan Omar on Jobs
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Fight for federal $15 minimum wage. (Sep 2018)
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Erik Paulsen on Jobs
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted YES on allowing compensatory time off for working overtime. (Apr 2013)
- Rated 100% by CEI, indicating a pro-workplace choice voting record. (May 2012)
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Collin Peterson on Jobs
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7):
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- Voted YES on allowing compensatory time off for working overtime. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on end offshore tax havens and promote small business. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on $167B over 10 years for farm price supports. (Oct 2001)
- Voted NO on zero-funding OSHA's Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5B. (Mar 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Rural Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 87% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Allow an Air Traffic Controller's Union. (Jan 2006)
- Form unions by card-check instead of secret ballot. (Mar 2009)
- Leader of House Committee on Agriculture. (Mar 2011)
- Stronger enforcement against gender-based pay discrimination. (Jan 2009)
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Dean Phillips on Jobs
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to combat wage discrimination. (Apr 2020)
- Supports $15/hour minimum wage. (Oct 2018)
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Pete Stauber on Jobs
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| Republican (District 8):
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Tim Walz on Jobs
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Democrat:
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- Push back against right-to-work legislation. (Oct 2018)
- Supports $15 minimum wage for Minnesota. (Oct 2018)
- Close the wage gap that still exists between women and men. (Apr 2015)
- Voted NO on allowing compensatory time off for working overtime. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Jan 2007)
- Member of House Committee on Agriculture. (Mar 2011)
- Raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2016. (Mar 2013)
- Ban discriminatory compensation; allow 2 years to sue. (Jan 2009)
- Stronger enforcement against gender-based pay discrimination. (Jan 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike Hatch on Jobs
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| Former DFL Challenger for Governor (2006):
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Norm Coleman on Jobs
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Republican Sr Senator (MN):
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- Fair prices for farm goods. (Oct 2002)
- Gut the USDA’s milk marketing system. (Aug 2002)
- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on terminating legal challenges to English-only job rules. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on limiting farm subsidies to people earning under $750,000. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Feb 2007)
- Voted NO on raising the minimum wage to $7.25 rather than $6.25. (Mar 2005)
- Rated 0% by the AFL-CIO, indicating an anti-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Al Franken on Jobs
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DFL Jr Senator (MN):
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- 2005: Fined $25,000 for failing to insure workers. (Sep 2010)
- Preserve occupational safety and prevailing wage laws. (May 2008)
- I’m a member of four unions. (May 2008)
- A hard day’s work should earn a decent day’s pay. (May 2008)
- Form unions by card-check instead of secret ballot. (Mar 2009)
- Raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2016. (Jan 2014)
- Let Senate cafeteria workers organize their own union. (Nov 2015)
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Julianne Ortman on Jobs
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| Former Republican Senate Challenger (2014):
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Michele Bachmann on Jobs
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Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner:
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- NRLB shouldn't stop Boeing's factory in right-to-work state. (Nov 2011)
- #1 reason why employers aren't hiring is ObamaCare. (Sep 2011)
- Longer unemployment means people less likely to find jobs. (Sep 2011)
- Attract jobs by cutting job creator taxes. (Jul 2011)
- Omnibus bill to repeal job-killing bills, starting with EPA. (Jun 2011)
- FactCheck: bailout cost $25B, not $700B; and no IRS police. (Jan 2011)
- $700B bailout & 9000 earmarks didn't keep unemployment at 8%. (Jan 2011)
- Voted YES on allowing compensatory time off for working overtime. (Apr 2013)
- Voted NO on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Oct 2008)
- Voted NO on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Jan 2007)
- Rated 100% by CEI, indicating a pro-workplace choice voting record. (May 2012)
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Jesse Ventura on Jobs
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Former Minnesota Independent Governor:
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- Improve the Competitive Position of Rural Minnesota. (Dec 2000)
- Make Agriculture Competitive Anywhere in the World. (Dec 2000)
- Training and retraining to resolve workforce shortage. (Dec 2000)
- Subsidize ethanol like we subsidize oil. (Jul 2000)
- Unions support Democrats even when interests are elsewhere. (Jul 2000)
- Supports prevailing wages but not living wages. (Jan 1999)
- Strongly pro-union; and a union member. (Jan 1999)
- State instead of federal rules for animal operations. (Nov 1999)
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Mike Ciresi on Jobs
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| Former DFL Senate Challenger (2008):
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Rod Grams on Jobs
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on killing an increase in the minimum wage. (Nov 1999)
- Voted YES on allowing workers to choose between overtime & comp-time. (May 1997)
- Voted YES on replacing farm price supports. (Feb 1996)
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Mark Kennedy on Jobs
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Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep:
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- Voted YES on end offshore tax havens and promote small business. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on $167B over 10 years for farm price supports. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on zero-funding OSHA's Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5B. (Mar 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Rural Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 0% by the AFL-CIO, indicating an anti-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Mark Kennedy on Jobs
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Republican (until 2006) (District 2):
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- Voted YES on end offshore tax havens and promote small business. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on $167B over 10 years for farm price supports. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on zero-funding OSHA's Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5B. (Mar 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Rural Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 0% by the AFL-CIO, indicating an anti-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Walter Mondale on Jobs
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Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981):
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- 1970: Held hearings on migrant farmworker conditions. (Nov 2003)
- Supported increase in minimum wage. (Oct 2000)
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Jesse Ventura on Jobs
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Independent Senate challenger (2008):
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- Improve the Competitive Position of Rural Minnesota. (Dec 2000)
- Make Agriculture Competitive Anywhere in the World. (Dec 2000)
- Training and retraining to resolve workforce shortage. (Dec 2000)
- Subsidize ethanol like we subsidize oil. (Jul 2000)
- Unions support Democrats even when interests are elsewhere. (Jul 2000)
- Supports prevailing wages but not living wages. (Jan 1999)
- Strongly pro-union; and a union member. (Jan 1999)
- State instead of federal rules for animal operations. (Nov 1999)
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Paul Wellstone on Jobs
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on repealing Clinton's ergonomic rules on repetitive stress. (Mar 2001)
- Voted NO on killing an increase in the minimum wage. (Nov 1999)
- Voted NO on allowing workers to choose between overtime & comp-time. (May 1997)
- Voted NO on replacing farm price supports. (Feb 1996)
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Joe Arwood on Jobs
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| Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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Dean Barkley on Jobs
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| Independent Senate challenger:
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Ford Bell on Jobs
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| DFL challenger:
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Michael Cavlan on Jobs
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| Green Challenger:
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Mark Dayton on Jobs
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
Click here for 9 full quotes
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- Unemployment is down, but average family is poorer. (Jan 2017)
- Freedom To Farm Bill causes falling farm prices. (Jul 2000)
- Supports living wage law & mandatory employee insurance. (Jul 1998)
- Problem isn’t lack of jobs, but lack of GOOD jobs. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on raising the minimum wage to $7.25 rather than $6.25. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on repealing Clinton's ergonomic rules on repetitive stress. (Mar 2001)
- Protect overtime pay protections. (Jun 2003)
- Rated 100% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Allow an Air Traffic Controller's Union. (Jan 2006)
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Robert Fitzgerald on Jobs
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Independence Party Challenger:
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- Encourage farmers to produce ethanol, biodiesel & wind power. (Oct 2006)
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Gil Gutknecht on Jobs
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on end offshore tax havens and promote small business. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on $167B over 10 years for farm price supports. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on zero-funding OSHA's Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5B. (Mar 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Rural Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 21% by the AFL-CIO, indicating an anti-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Incentives to businesses create jobs & raise wages. (Sep 1994)
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Anthony Hernandez on Jobs
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| Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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Bill Luther on Jobs
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6):
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- Voted YES on $167B over 10 years for farm price supports. (Oct 2001)
- Voted NO on zero-funding OSHA's Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5B. (Mar 2001)
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David Minge on Jobs
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| Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2):
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Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Jobs
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| Democratic Senate challenger:
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James Niemackl on Jobs
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| Libertarian Challenger:
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James Oberstar on Jobs
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8):
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- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on end offshore tax havens and promote small business. (Oct 2004)
- Voted NO on $167B over 10 years for farm price supports. (Oct 2001)
- Voted NO on zero-funding OSHA's Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5B. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 100% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Allow an Air Traffic Controller's Union. (Jan 2006)
- Form unions by card-check instead of secret ballot. (Mar 2009)
- Ban discriminatory compensation; allow 2 years to sue. (Jan 2009)
- Stronger enforcement against gender-based pay discrimination. (Jan 2009)
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Tim Penny on Jobs
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| Democrat (1982-1995) (District 1):
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Jim Ramstad on Jobs
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Republican Representative (MN-3):
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- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Oct 2008)
- Voted NO on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on end offshore tax havens and promote small business. (Oct 2004)
- Voted NO on $167B over 10 years for farm price supports. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on zero-funding OSHA's Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5B. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 20% by the AFL-CIO, indicating an anti-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Allow an Air Traffic Controller's Union. (Jan 2006)
- Incentives to businesses create jobs & raise wages. (Sep 1994)
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Martin Sabo on Jobs
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5):
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- Voted NO on end offshore tax havens and promote small business. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on $167B over 10 years for farm price supports. (Oct 2001)
- Voted NO on zero-funding OSHA's Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5B. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 93% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Allow an Air Traffic Controller's Union. (Jan 2006)
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Bruce Vento on Jobs
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| Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4):
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Patty Wetterling on Jobs
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| Former DFL challenger, 2004 Congressional nominee:
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Kurt Bills on Jobs
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Republican Challenger:
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- Card-carrying union member, but supports Right-to-Work. (May 2012)
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Chip Cravaack on Jobs
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Republican (District 8):
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- Rated 67% by CEI, indicating a mixed voting record on Big Labor. (May 2012)
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Michael Cummins on Jobs
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Michelle Fischbach on Jobs
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| Republican (District 7):
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Dan Severson on Jobs
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