Help do what’s right for IdahoCongressional leaders call Walt “one of the most effective freshman in recent memory.” Help end the partisan politics and send a message by helping re-elect Walt Minnick. Your contribution to Walt’s re-election effort is more important than ever. He needs your help right now! |
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Getting the job doneAn American medic who landed on Iwo Jima, dodged bullets on the beach and watched friends die in one of World War II’s bloodiest battles is getting a belated thank-you from the U.S. Navy: Four medals he should have received before he left the service in 1945 but didn’t finally arrived Saturday. Click here to read more about how Walt Minnick helped this brave veteran. |
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National media takes noticeWalt works hard to represent Idaho’s independent spirit, and the national media has taken notice. His voting record and Idaho values make him stand out in Congress. It’s garnered attention from CNN (click here), PBS (click here), the Los Angeles Times (click here) and many others. |
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Help Walt stand for what’s rightWalt Minnick is the most independent member of Congress, and he works hard each day to do what’s right for Idaho. Please take a few moments to explore the site, sign up for our e-mail list and make a contribution to help Walt Minnick continue to do what’s right for Idaho. |
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Demanding fiscal accountabilityFrom standing firm against earmarks to voting against record spending and demanding that Congress balance the budget, Walt Minnick has one of the best records in Congress as a true fiscal conservative. Walt bucked his party to vote against massive spending bills, and bucks the system in Washington, D.C., by not only refusing to seek earmarks, but also by voting for every amendment to strip earmarks from every spending bill. |
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As independent as IdahoWalt Minnick has earned praise from across the political spectrum for his non-partisan approach. The Washington Post, Congressional Quarterly and other groups call him the “most independent member of Congress,” and his work at home earns support from Republicans, Democrats, Independents, civic and trade groups, community leaders and regular Idahoans who want their representative to be an independent voice for Idaho. |
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Effective leadership for IdahoWalt Minnick ran for Congress promising to do all he could to help jump-start Idaho’s economy and put people back to work. He has kept that promise by cutting red tape, holding the federal bureaucracy accountable, and bringing together businesses large and small to focus on economic development. Minnick’s effective, non-partisan approach makes him one of the most effective leaders in Idaho’s recovery from tough times. |
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Across the First Congressional District, Idahoans are more convinced than ever that Walt Minnick is the right person to serve as their representative. Consider some of the recent news stories about the amazing work Walt has done, showing the same kind of effective, bipartisan leadership he promised to take to Washington, D.C.:
- Walt is a leader in the House of an effort to post bills online at least 72 hours before votes, so citizens can examine legislation. (New York Times)
- Walt is one of the key players in an overhaul of our regulatory system, and is working on legislation to…
Dear friend:
I am so pleased by the work of my friend and colleague, Walt Minnick. From his first days in the U.S. House of Representatives, it was clear that Walt would not only be one of the most diligent, hardworking members of Congress, but that he would also be a huge asset to our caucus thanks to his intellect and experience.
I am proud to support Walt Minnick, and I want you to support him, too. One of the very best things you can do to demand more fiscal accountability, effective government and creative thinking in Congress is to help re-elect Walt Minnick.
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Walt was featured on the nightly PBS news show, “NewsHour.” The piece focused on health care and on Walt’s hard work to represent the diverse people and places of Idaho’s First Congressional District.
You can read a transcript of the piece here, and can watch it by clicking here.
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