Kline, Who Took a Succession of Earmarks for Scott County Highway 21, Will Now Take Credit for the Project's Completion Despite Belief that Earmarks are "Corrupt"

August 26, 2008

August 19, 2008

EAGAN, Minn. – As campaign season heats up, politicos and supporters will have one more way to keep tabs on Steve Sarvi for Congress: the campaign’s blog, which has just gone live.

Part of its existing website, www.stevesarvi.org, the blog can be accessed directly at www.stevesarvi.org/blog and will include regular posts from the candidate, members of staff and the occasional guest blogger.

Sarvi Challenges Kline to Represent His District, Not Big Oil

EAGAN, Minn. – As it now has been reported widely, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is preparing to hold a vote next month on off-shore oil and gas drilling. She has opened the door to a bipartisan bill that will include not just oil and gas drilling, but also a repeal of oil company subsidies and legislation mandating energy companies drill on federal lands to which they already hold leases before they can gain access to additional federal lands.

MN-02 Congressman Once Again Tries to Distract from His “Well-Oiled” Record

EAGAN, Minn. – John Kline (R-Lakeville) returned to Washington Tuesday for another round of political theater.

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Kline said his “protest” of the House recess is “historic” because he ordinarily “wouldn't be allowed to address the public” (http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/congress/26893894.html?elr=...).

Brad Foster Comes Fresh Off New Mexico Primary Win; Ready for General Election Win with Sarvi Team

MN-02 Congressman Can Tour and Speak to an Empty House Chamber as Much as He Likes – It Won’t Change His Record

EAGAN, Minn. – As reported in the Minneapolis Star Tribune and elsewhere, Rep. John Kline (R-Lakeville) today joined a few of his Republican colleagues in speaking to an empty House chamber about energy, while the campaign of his Democratic opponent, Steve Sarvi, issued the following statement via spokesperson Bridget Cusick:

July 28, 2008

The Independence Party has endorsed Steve Sarvi, candidate for Congress from the Second Congressional District, according to a joint announcement from Sarvi and the IP. Sarvi, who already has the DFL endorsement, is running against Republican Congressman John Kline.

“Where the rubber meets the road, John Kline lets Minnesota down,” says Sarvi Campaign

July 23, 2008

EAGAN, Minn. – Steve Sarvi for Congress responded today to two related developments from John Kline’s re-election campaign: Kline’s unveiling of a website related to his pledge not to secure federal funding for Minnesota projects, and his expected vote for – and self-promotion regarding – a federal bridge reconstruction law, H.R. 3999.

Laments That “Congress Has Done Little to Help” – But Does Nothing to Help

July 22, 2008

EAGAN, Minn. – Yesterday, Rep. John Kline (R-Lakeville) was back “on tour” in Faribault, Minn., attempting to convince voters in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District that he’s working on solutions to the energy challenges our nation is facing.

Momentum Clear with New Fundraising Team in Place, Enhanced National Recognition

July 7, 2008

EAGAN, Minn. – In anticipation of its official 2nd Quarter finance filing, Steve Sarvi for Congress is releasing the following results: