As a former resident of Blue Earth, I have been watching the First Congressional District House of Representatives campaign with a great deal of interest. While Mr. Walz seems to be a decent man, I wonder if he truly represents the interests of the good people of southern Minnesota. He has served six terms already, and I am unaware of what he has truly accomplished, other than aligning himself strongly with Democratic positions such as being strongly supportive of abortion and Planned Parenthood, opposing any bailouts for the banks and automotive companies during the 2008-09 Great Recession (which could’ve pushed the economy into a depression) and is solidly in favor of Obamacare, which is turning out to be an utter failure. In addition, he is in favor of bringing more immigrants to this country, which could include radical Islamists, aligned with ISIS. Who would’ve thought an attack would take place at a mall in St. Cloud? In hindsight, he has made poor decisions as your representative that have hurt the moral, cultural, security and economic situation in the United States and in southern Minnesota. I can’t understand why he deserves another term.

Jim Hagedorn, who I have gotten to know personally and am supporting financially, is part of a family who has served this country honorably. Jim’s grandparents, Pete and Elaine Hagedorn, farmed just west of Blue Earth. Their son, Tom, served in the Minnesota House and the United States Congress for several terms. Wouldn’t it be cool to have another Hagedorn, who does know the people of southern Minnesota and has met many of you personally as he campaigned in your communities, become a member of Congress? Jim has worked as hard as any candidate I’ve ever seen listen to the issues that are important to you, to formulate sound positions that he intends to advocate for you in Congress and to help restore the moral and cultural fiber of this country, which has been under severe attack over the past eight years. Jim is an honorable man. I’m privileged to know him and am convinced he would be an outstanding member of the House of Representatives for the 1st District and for Freeborn and Faribault County.

Randy Schreiner

Mahtomedi