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Tom Emmer Receives Endorsement of U. S. Senator Rod Grams

Monday, February 1, 2010 ·

Duluth, MN – Former United States Senator Rod Grams endorsed State Rep. Tom Emmer for Governor today in a press conference at the public library in Duluth. Grams served in the United States Senate from 1995 to 2001 after serving one term in the United States House of Representatives. Today’s endorsement continues the strong momentum for Emmer’s campaign as Republican activists prepare to attend precinct caucuses tomorrow night.

“With today’s economic situation, it is important for our party to nominate someone with the strength to make the tough choices regarding the state’s budget,” said Grams. “I know the families in Greater Minnesota will connect with Tom and his message because he shares our conservative values.”

Grams built a reputation in Congress as a fiscal and social conservative and has a strong base of support in the 8th Congressional District.

“Having Senator Grams’ support means a lot,” said Emmer. “Rod’s career in public life was spent standing up for our principles. He is the definition of the peoples’ servant.”

This is the latest in a string of endorsements for the Emmer campaign as they surge toward the precinct caucuses tomorrow night. Last week the Emmer campaign released a list of over 100 members of his statewide steering committee and received the endorsements of Lt. Governor Carol Molnau and State Representative Laura Brod.