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Congressman Keith Ellison

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Chris Fields: Now is a Time to Reflect, Not Retreat From Core Values

After being defeated by incumbent Congressman Keith Ellison, Fields reflects on the outcome of Election Day and encourages people to keep up their fight for a better America.

Editor's note: The following is a release from Chris Fields for Congress. Dear Friends,   Last night was a very tough night for Republican candidates across the great state of Minnesota. In one night the State House and Senate went from red to blue. Seats that were traditionally “safe” lost in a landslide.    This loss is tough for all of us. I came up woefully short in my campaign to unseat Keith Ellison.    However, the campaign for freedom never dies.  It is because of the tremendous support, and generosity that each of you has given me we will live to fight another day. Our fight is not against Keith Ellison or the Democratic Party, it is a fight for America's future.    This is a time to reflect but not retreat from our core values…

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Monday, November 5, 2012

The Fifth District Report

Minnesota Daily: 'Re-Elect Ellison For Congress'

Election Day is less than 24 hours away.

With less than 24 hours until Election Day, there's no doubt that Rep. Keith Ellison and his Republican opponent, Chris Fields, are making their final cases to gain voters' support. Patch reached out to both candidates and asked them to fill out a basic online profile. Click on the name of the candidate to see their respective profile. In addition, each candidate maintains a campaign website: In other news: Minnesota Daily Editorial Board Endorses Ellison The Editorial Board of the Minnesota Daily, the University of Minnesota student newspaper, made its case for the re-election of Ellison Monday morning. "Ellison has had a long relationship with the community he represents," the board said in an article. "Ellison’s commitment to solving …

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Fields: 'Keith Ellison Proved He Cannot Deliver'

The Chris Fields campaign releases a statement following a debate with Rep. Keith Ellison that turned nasty Thursday morning.

During a heated debate with Rep. Keith Ellison, Republican challenger Chris Fields was able to remain fairly calm during Ellison's defensive, and at times, vulgar comments. The debate got so hot, the station cut into a break as the two candidates were arguing. The station's news director even had to step in to call things down at that point. Fields' campaign camp released a statement following the fiesty discussion: “At a time when we need civility and leadership from Washington politicians Congressman Ellison has proved that he cannot deliver and as a result we all suffer. Since Ellison has been in office he has pursued a senseless foreign policy agenda, failed domestic policies and pointless legislation such as reparations for slavery. …

JoJo

10:29 pm on Sunday, October 21, 2012

What? That complete loss of control and vulgar language is "beneath his personal standard" to quote Ellison. What a crock. That is more than likely his true colors shining brightly for all to see. Ellison needs to GO!   more ›

Ellison: 'I Acted Beneath My Personal Standard'

Congressman Keith Ellison said he was acting as a father rather than public servant when a debate with Chris Fields took an uncivil turn Thursday.

After a near boxing match between Rep. Keith Ellison and his opponent Chris Fields during a debate on KFAI Radio Thursday morning, Ellison released a statement apologizing for his temper flare: "Today during a radio broadcast debate, my opponent made false statements about an intensely personal family matter. My teenage daughter was present in the next room listening to the debate. "In response to my opponent's false statement, I made an uncivil reference to him. I should not have done so. I acted beneath my personal standard as a public official, and I apologize. "In the course of this campaign, we have been focused on creating economic prosperity for working families, protecting our constitutional right to vote, and making sure that …

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The Fifth District Report

The Claws Come Out: Ellison, Fields Get Nasty During Thursday Debate

From throwing around words like "scumbag" to accusations, the Fifth District candidates let it all hang out Thursday morning during a lively debate at KFAI Radio.

With less than three weeks to Election Day, DFL Congressman Keith Ellison and his Republcan opponent Chris Fields went to bat for their candidacies in a heated debate on KFAI Radio Thursday morning. In fact, the discussion got so heated a temporary hold was put on the radio broadcast and livestream. Early in the hour-long debate, Ellison began repeatedly calling Fields a liar, and at one point shamed Fields for his alleged lies. “I’m not going to sit here and let you lie like that. You are not to be trusted,” Ellison said after Fields accused him of lying about being on the U.S. House’s Foreign Affairs Commission in a previous KFAI interview. “You ought to be ashamed of yourself for the liar that you are.” However, Fields took the name-…

Monday, September 17, 2012

The Fifth District Report

After American Deaths in Libya, Ellison Defends Obama's Foreign Policy Choices

The congressman has been making the rounds on various news programs following the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya.

Following the deaths of four Americans killed in attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya last Tuesday, Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) appeared as part of a roundtable on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday morning to discuss the ongoing events in the Middle East and their impact on U.S. foreign policy. Ellison defended President Obama's foreign policy skills after New York Republican congressman and chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, Peter King, accused the president's policies of being confusing, apologetic and misguided.  "The president has been consistent, he's been steady," Ellison said. "The last thing we need is to start making quick, emotionally-charged decisions. We need consistent steady leadership like the president …

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1:41 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2012

THE LIBYAN PRESIDENT NOW SAYS OBAMA KNEW OF THE ATTACKS 3 DAYS BEFORE YET TOOK NO ACTION ! …&the Libyan President cites intercepted communications from the US govt to prove it. http://patdollard.com/2012/09/cover-up-libyan-president-proves-obama-knew-date-and-time-of-libya-embassy-attack-in-advance/ The Media is trying to sweep this story under the rug. But It Gets Bigger.A story that the …   more ›

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Election 2012

Chris Fields: After Tuesday's Primary, 'It's On'

The Rep. Keith Ellison challenger was optimistic after Tuesday's Primary results.

After seeing that a few thousand of his supporters made it to the polls Tuesday night, Chris Fields—the Republican challenger to Fifth District incumbent Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN)—felt the day had been a victory. First at a reception Tuesday night, and later in an email letter, Fields gave the following speech: Thank you!  I need to start out tonight by thanking people who are important in my life - my parents - Hi Mom and Dad, and my wife Christa.   I also need to thank each and every Freedom and Liberty loving American here this evening. I have two words to say about tonight’s victory:  IT’S ON! This combat tested Marine has been commissioned to fight in this battle. It is a battle to restore America- to rid this town of the …

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Rep. Keith Ellison, Incumbent For Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District

Ellison is running for his fourth term for U.S. Congress.

Name : Mr. Keith Ellison Age : 49 Place of residence : North Minneapolis Attended college : Yes College : Wayne State University Degree : Bachelor of Arts, Economics Year of graduation : 1987 University : University of Minnesota Law School Degree : Juris Doctor Year of graduation : 1990 Job titles held : Attorney, State Representative Employers : Minnesota Legislature Party affiliation : Democrat Running for a: Federal office Running for position: U.S. Representative for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District Chamber/district: Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District Incumbent: Yes First elected: 07 November 2006 Previous elective offices : State Representative, Minnesota House District 58B Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA …

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Gary Boisclair, DFL Candidate for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District

Boisclair is challenging fellow Democrat and incumbent Rep. Keith Ellison.

Name : Mr. Gary E. Boisclair Age : 44 Place of residence : Purgitsville, West Virginia Attended college : Yes College : University of St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Paul, MN Degree : B.A. Philosophy, B.A. French Year of graduation : 1991 University : University of St. Thomas Aquinas Degree : Education Year of graduation : 1998 Job titles held : Furniture Sales/Delivery, Restaurant Manager, Interior/Exterior Painter, Grade 3 Teacher, General, Grade 7 & 8 Teacher, Math, Religion, Pro-Life Lobbyist, Missionary. Employers :Casual Living, Edina; Country Kitchen, Buffalo, MN; Merriam Park Painters, St. Paul; Heritage Painting, St. Paul; Normandale French Immersion Elementary, Edina; Our Savior Lutheran School, Honolulu, HI; Maryknoll School, Honolulu, …

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