The signs are clear: The Republicans need to endorse Marty Seifert as their candidate. Seifert has the most bills that he authored himself of the top three contenders signed into law. He also has the most co-authored bills signed into law of the top three. Furthermore, he was the minority leader and had to take on additional responsibility in that already stressful spot when his deputy resigned. Yet Marty stood up to the task and completed it excellently. His resume is easily the best of any candidate and his experience shows that he can actually get things done in the capitol, not just get angry and yell at the other party.

Emmer has on his Web site that he won a poll in the Pioneer Press, but if you look at the poll, Seifert is ahead. Seifert also has won many other polls such as the convention straw poll, Farmington, and the farmers’ union. The best part about it is that he doesn’t even need to bring a bunch of supporters to these polls to win, he can just connect with the crowd and deliver results. The Republicans need a candidate who has a record of getting things done, and a candidate that has a record of attracting numbers. 

Ryan R. Lyk

Duluth