Gun Owners of America Media Advisory; Larry Pratt to appear in North Branch

This Wednesday, Gun Owners of America Executive Director Larry Pratt will be speaking at a 10:00 a.m. press conference at Bullseye Shooting Range located at 6028 410th St in North Branch. Pratt will be discussing the anti-gun votes of incumbent Rep. Jim Oberstar, and contrasting his record with the pro-gun positions of Chip Cravaack.  The two candidates are locked in [...]

Oberstar Continues to Defend His Record Supporting Pelosi-Obama Agenda

Congressman Jim Oberstar once again embraced his steadfast support for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s job-killing policies today during a debate with Chip Cravaack at Itasca Community College. In front of a capacity crowd, Cravaack clearly laid out his vision to create jobs, stop tax hikes, and control run-away spending in Washington.

Cook Political Report: Incumbent Jim Oberstar’s Seat No Longer Safe

The independent, non-partisan Cook Political Report, one of the nation’s most reputable firms which analyzes elections and campaigns, announced today that Congressman Jim Oberstar’s race is no longer a “safe” seat for the 18-term incumbent. With less than two weeks until Election Day, the report lists the race for Minnesota’s 8th congressional district to be just “leaning Democrat,” confirming political unrest that hasn’t been seen in northern Minnesota for generations.

Oberstar’s Outbursts During Debate Highlight his Reckless Record

At a debate today, 18-term incumbent Congressman Jim Oberstar boastfully defended his record of wasteful run-away spending which has caused our nation’s debt to skyrocket. Conversely, Chip Cravaack laid out his vision for a better Minnesota and more prosperous America. In front of an energized crowd of more than 1,800 at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, Cravaack explained his plan to create jobs, stop tax hikes, and eliminate pork-barrel spending in Washington.

MCCL Break with Oberstar, Endorse Chip Cravaack for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th District

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) announced today its endorsement for Chip Cravaack in the state’s 8th Congressional District. MCCL has traditionally supported 35-year incumbent Congressman Jim Oberstar and this marks the first time the MCCL has endorsed his challenger. Oberstar voted for the health care bill that includes federal funding for abortions.

Chip Cravaack ‘On the Radar’ of NRCC’s Young Guns Program

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that Chip Cravaack has been elevated to ‘On the Radar’ status in the National Republican Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) Young Guns program.

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich Predicts Cravaack will Upset Oberstar

Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, predicted that Chip Cravaack will upset 35-year incumbent Congressman Jim Oberstar while speaking at a press conference in Minneapolis today.

Credible Survey Shows Chip Cravaack Within 3 Points of 17-term incumbent Jim Oberstar

Chip Cravaack announced results from a poll today that shows he is trailing entrenched incumbent Congressman Jim Oberstar by just three points. The new survey results catapult Cravaack onto the national radar screen showing he is capable of beating the 17-term incumbent. The poll was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies (POS), a reputable firm who also polls for Sen. Scott Brown (Mass.) and Rep. John Kline (Minn.)