‘Erik Paulsen’

Watch “The Paulsen Way” Here Today, the DCCC launched a new ad in Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District, warning voters that Rep. Erik Paulsen is a bought-and-sold politician who has lost touch with Minnesotans. Paulsen, who ranks 5th in the country for the most special interest money taken, has banked more than $2 million dollars from […]

“Make no mistake, Reps. Erik Paulsen and Jason Lewis have put special interests ahead of their constituents by voting to sabotage affordable healthcare at every turn,” said DCCC Spokeswoman Rachel Irwin. “Paulsen and Lewis can’t run from their constant attacks on affordable healthcare and their votes to gut protections for those with pre-existing conditions like […]

“For a so-called ‘math guy,’ Rep. Erik Paulsen clearly doesn’t get that his votes add up in Washington. We’re happy to do the math for him: Paulsen votes with President Trump 98 percent of the time, while being the 6th highest recipient of special interest money in Congress. Those numbers won’t help his chances in […]

Rep. Erik Paulsen, who is the 6th highest recipient of special interest PAC money in Congress, is notorious for dodging his constituents while gallivanting around the country with his special interest donors. Now, Paulsen is facing fierce backlash back home for refusing to join his opponent Dean Phillips in a series of forums that are […]

“First-time candidate and successful businessman Dean Phillips is running an inclusive campaign that starts with listening,” said DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján. “While Dean tours the district in his 1960’s milk truck, his opponent has lost his way in Washington and is selling out to the highest bidder. Dean is bringing a refreshing approach to […]

Paulsen is the 8th Highest Recipient of Special Interest PAC $ in Congress    Rep. Erik Paulsen, one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the country, is clearly feeling nervous given he’s already up on the airwaves touting his new-found interest in protecting Minnesota’s great outdoors.What Paulsen’s ad fails to mention is that he’s taken […]

“Congressman Paulsen has voted repeatedly to allow insurance companies to deny those with pre-existing conditions health coverage and now he is lying about it. He voted to gut pre-existing conditions for 310,200 in his district just last year, and he will be held accountable for his attacks on affordable healthcare this November.” – DCCC spokesperson […]

On the six-month anniversary of passage of the Republican tax scam and with President Donald Trump in town, vulnerable Reps. Erik Paulsen and Jason Lewis must confront their records in Washington. Their vote for the GOP Tax Scam gave massive giveaways to corporations and the wealthiest Americans, while increasing daily costs and healthcare premiums for […]

After years of calls for public accountability, including from his DFL opponent Dean Phillips, Rep. Paulsen has finally caved pressure and will hold his first town hall in over 6 years. DCCC Spokesperson Rachel Irwin released the following statement on this long overdue action: “Rep. Paulsen has refused to meet with his constituents for more […]

Rep. Erik Paulsen has faced mounting pressure for his refusal to hold public town halls over the past 6 years. While Paulsen has been MIA in the district, he’s given plenty of face time to his special interest friends. In his latest fundraising report, Paulsen surpassed $8 million in PAC contributions taken over the course […]