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Minnesota Individual Race: MN-6

Open race  
Candidate(s): Michelle Bachmann (R)
   
  Patty Wetterling (D)
 
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Endorsed Candidate: Patty Wetterling  
 

PATTY WETTERLING has a strong record of advocating for working families. Her leadership and advocacy have earned national recognition. “After 16 years in public life, there are two things you know about me: I am a fighter, and I will never give up.” (Pioneer Press, 5/16/06)

A STRONG VOICE FOR WORKING FAMILIES

U.S. CONGRESS, MINNESOTA, DISTRICT 6

 

PATTY WETTERLING IS ON OUR SIDE

Will Advocate for Universal Health Care.
Patty Wetterling believes health care is a right. She will advocate for health care for all and work to fix the flawed Medicare prescription drug program that penalizes our seniors and gives billions to the health care industry. (Star Tribune, 5/16/06; St. Cloud Times, 5/14/06)

Will Fight for Working Families.
Patty Wetterling believes that “No parent should work full-time, year-round and not be able to afford the basic food, shelter and health care for his or her family.” (Press release, 6/22/06)

Will Invest in Our Children’s Future.
Patty Wetterling will fight for increased funding for the No Child Left Behind Act and for special education. She is a former teacher, the founder of two PTAs and believes “we can and must do better for our children.” (St. Cloud Times, 5/14/06; www.pattywetterling.com)

 


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