DFL candidate asks the parties to stay out of his statehouse race
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
Mike Obermueller who is running for a legislative seat in District 38B (Eagan) is asking the DFL and GOP campaign committees to stay out of the race between him and GOP Rep. Lynn Wardlow. Obermueller sent a news release to the news media detailing his request:
"What the caucuses do is develop these hit pieces and then change the names and places and send them out all over Minnesota," Obermueller said. "By engaging in deceptive practices and focusing on the negative, they're cheapening the debate and turning people off. This is why people don't like politics and don't trust people who are trying to lead."
Obermueller, a first-time candidate, said he'd immediately disavow any DFL-backed efforts to distort Wardlow's record.
"I'm not a fan of those types of attack ads and I will be the first to condemn it if it happens down here this year," said Obermueller, whose campaign has focused on education, health care, transportation and the environment. "I'm not interested in having this election marred by 'politics as usual.' People deserve better than that."
Obermueller called on Wardlow to follow his lead and reject state party attack ads.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
