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emmer wants pro life but i say that god dose not.
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Thomas Earl "Tom" Emmer, Jr.
Tom Emmer wearing an "Emmer for Governor" shirt
Thomas Earl "Tom" Emmer, Jr.
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 19B district
Assumed office
January 4, 2005
Preceded byDick Borrell
Personal details
Born (1961-03-03) March 3, 1961 (age 63)
South Bend, Indiana
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJacqueline
ChildrenTripp, Jack, Bobby, Katie, Joey, Billy and Johnny
ResidenceDelano, Minnesota
Alma materUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks
William Mitchell College of Law
Occupationlawyer, legislator
Websiteemmerforgovernor.com

Thomas Earl "Tom" Emmer, Jr.[1] (born March 3, 1961) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives and the Republican nominee for governor in the 2010 election. He represents District 19B, which includes portions of Wright and Hennepin counties and the cities of Otsego, Albertville, St. Michael, Rockford, Delano, Montrose, and Waverly.[2] He was born in South Bend, Indiana, but grew up in Edina, Minnesota.

Education

Emmer attended St. Thomas Academy, an all-male, Catholic, military, college-preparatory high school, located in Mendota Heights near Saint Paul.[3] He then attended Boston College[2] followed by the University of Alaska at Fairbanks,[1] where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1984. He also played hockey for both schools. He received a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1988.[4]

Political career

First elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2004, Emmer currently serves on the Finance Committee, the Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight Committee, and the State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections Committee. He is also a member of the Finance Subcommittee for the Health Care and Human Services Finance Division, and of the Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight Subcommittee for the Licensing Division.[2]

Prior to his election to the House, Emmer served as a member of the Independence and Delano city councils.[2]

Gubernatorial campaign

See also: Minnesota gubernatorial election, 2010

Emmer officially announced his candidacy for governor of the State of Minnesota in July 2009.[5][6] In January 2010, Emmer came in second to Marty Seifert in a non-binding straw poll of Republican Party caucus participants.

In April 2010, Emmer announced that his running mate would be Metropolitan Council member Annette Meeks. On April 30, 2010, the Republican Party of Minnesota officially endorsed Tom Emmer as its candidate for governor at the state convention in Minneapolis. His main opponent, Marty Seifert, conceded defeat after the second ballot, when Emmer received 56% of the delegate vote. On August 10, Emmer easily won the Republican primary election, receiving 82 percent of the vote.[7]

Emmer has received the endorsement of Sarah Palin in his bid for governor of Minnesota.[8] He has also been endorsed by current Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Lieutenant Governor Carol Molnau.[9]

Corporate sponsorship

The race has attracted national attention as the "first case in this election cycle of a company hit by national protests over a campaign donation".[10] Minnesota-based Target Corporation donated $150,000 to Minnesota Forward, a new political action committee paying for advertising that supports Emmer's gubernatorial election.[11][12] Emmer has said he views the Target giving as an exercise in free speech and wants to keep his campaign focused on economic issues.[13] Best Buy has donated $100,000 to MN Forward. [14]

Political positions

Pharmacy conscience clause

He has supported "conscience clause" legislation that would allow pharmacists to refuse to dispense contraception on the basis of "ethical, moral or legal grounds as long as the pharmacist notifies their employer in advance and the employer can ensure a patient has timely access to the drug or device".[15]

Federalism

Emmer sponsored a constitutional amendment to allow Minnesotan voters to opt out of federal laws, such as those addressing health care, education, and transportation.[16]

Abortion

emmer wants pro life but i say that god dose not.

Taxes

Emmer strongly opposes tax increases.[17]

Minimum wage

Emmer introduced an amendment within the Minnesota House of Representatives that would have eliminated Minnesota's minimum wage law in 2005.[18]

'Tip credit'

On July 5, 2010, after visiting a restaurant in St. Paul Minnesota, Emmer was asked during a press conference if he supported the idea of a tip credit, the financial policy of allowing businesses to subtract tips from a server's hourly wage. His response was "Yes... if you didn't have a minimum wage law..." His reasoning for implementing the tip credit is that "...somebody could be taking home well over one hundred thousand dollars as a server" while the restaurant owner could be making much less.[19][20]

One week after his ‘tip credit’ press conference, Emmer announced a proposal that would exempt the first $20,000 a server makes in tips from state taxes.[21]

Drunk driving

In 2009, Emmer sponsored a bill that would shorten the period of license revocation for driving while impaired and for refusing to take a sobriety test. Additionally, though "suspected drunken drivers [currently] face revocation before they go to court," Emmer's bill would delay revocations until after conviction.[22] Supporters of Emmer's bill have said "it's needed because pre-conviction revocations penalize drivers before proving they're guilty."[23] Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the head of the Minnesota DWI task force opposed the legislation[24] because it would allow arrested drivers to continue to drive during the time between their arrest and hearing.[25]

Emmer's own history of drunk driving became an issue in relation to his bill.[26] Emmer, at the age of 20, received a driving under the influence-related ticket in 1981. In 1991 he pled guilty to careless driving while two charges for DWI and a license plate violation were dropped.[27] He denies that his own drunk driving and legal consequences played a part in the bill, stating, "We all come to the Legislature with life experiences, but it has nothing to do with this bill."[22] Emmer also stated that his sentence in 1981 should have been harsher. Had it been, Emmer felt that he "...probably wouldn't have taken the second chance" that led to his subsequent arrests and guilty plea in 1991.[28]

On May 13, 2010, Emmer was one of three legislators not to vote on a bill that would have provided such tougher penalties for drunk drivers. Emmer said that he missed the vote when a previously scheduled lunch ran long, and that he had "no idea" how he would have voted on the bill, but that he "assume[d]" he would have supported it.[29]

Same-sex marriage and Gay and Lesbian issues

Emmer supports a state constitutional amendment banning civil recognition of same-sex marriages or its legal equivalent, stating, "I believe marriage is the union between one man and one woman."[30] In March 2007, Tom Emmer introduced HF 1847 which was a proposed Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution stating, "recognizing as marriage or its legal equivalent only a union between one man and one woman." [31]

On November 4, 2008, Emmer's campaign made a $250 cash contribution to a Christian punk-rock group You Can Run But You Can Not Hide, International. Emmer has since met with the CEO and President of the group Bradlee Dean on his radio show Sons of Liberty in early 2010. Dean stated that “Muslims are calling for the executions of homosexuals in America... they themselves are upholding the laws that are even in the Bible of the Judeo-Christian God, but they seem to be more moral than even the American Christians do... They know homosexuality is an abomination.”[32] Emmer's campaign stated that he "is a supporter of traditional marriage, and he strongly opposes any kind of violence or unfair discrimination against any group."[32]

During an October 9 televised debate, Emmer said he would oppose legislation to combat school bullying against gay and lesbian young people. Emmer, who in the past voted against anti-bullying legislation as a state lawmaker, said that teachers are most responsible for halting bullies, but suggested that the threat of lawsuits keeps them from doing so. "I don't think we need more laws; I think we need more understanding,"[33]

Personal life

The great-grandfather of Emmer, along with his two brothers, founded Emmer Brothers Lumber in 1910. It is now called Viking Forest Products LLC, an employee-owned company.[34] Emmer has seven children with his wife of more than 20 years, Jacqueline Emmer.[35] He is an avid hockey player, having played in college, and continuing the sport by coaching.[1] During the legislative session, Emmer regularly rides the bus to the Minnesota State Capitol.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Helgeson, Baird. "Tom Emmer: Riding a new populist wave", Star Tribune, 11 July 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d Profile of Tom Emmer at Minnesota's legislature's website
  3. ^ Biography at Emmer's gubernatorial campaign website
  4. ^ "Emmer for Governor". Tomemmer.com. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
  5. ^ Duchschere, Kevin. "Delano's Emmer plans run for governor", Star Tribune, 6 July 2009.
  6. ^ Emmer's gubernatorial campaign website
  7. ^ "2010 Elections - Governor". Star-Tribune.com. 2010-08-11. Retrieved 2010-08-11.
  8. ^ Sarah Palin Backs Emmer, Minnesota Public Radio News, 29 April 2010.
  9. ^ "Molnau backs Tom Emmer in gov's race | Minnesota Public Radio NewsQ". Minnesota.publicradio.org. 2010-01-25. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
  10. ^ Hamburger, Tom. "Gay rights group's talks with Target break down". latimes.com. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
  11. ^ Rachel E. Stassen-Berger (2010-07-18). "New Ads and a New Nod in Minnesota's Governor Race". Star-Tribune. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  12. ^ "MN Forward - Creating Jobs. Right Here. Right Now.", television ad.
  13. ^ By MARTIGA LOHN (AP) – 3 days ago. "The Associated Press: Liberal groups push to exploit Target backlash". Google.com. Retrieved 2010-08-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ [1] "MoveOn calls for boycott of Target" Politico. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
  15. ^ “Pharmacists’ Conscience Clause” Goes To House Floor, Tom Emmer's office press release, 9 March 2006.
  16. ^ Emmer Defends Nullification: 'Minnesotans Should Have A Say In The Laws That Govern Them'
  17. ^ "Taxes - The Issues". Emmer for Governor. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
  18. ^ Bakst, Brian (2010-07-14). "Minnesota GOP hopeful Emmer tries to fix tip jam". BusinessWeek. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
  19. ^ "GOP's Emmer Would Like To Cut Waiter Wages". YouTube. 2010-07-05. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  20. ^ http://www.startribune.com/politics/97822589.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU Emmer: Lower wages for tipped workers: The gubernatorial candidate says wages for restaurant workers are taking money from customers. JACKIE CROSBY, Star Tribune. July 5, 2010 - 9:49 PM Retrieved Oct. 9, 2010.
  21. ^ http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/07/13/emmer-tip-taxes/ Emmer's latest plan: Don't tax tips. Brian Bakst, Associated Press; Mike Mulcahy, Minnesota Public Radio, July 13, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2010.
  22. ^ a b "Sponsor of DWI change has 2-ticket DWI record". StarTribune.com. 2009-03-29. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
  23. ^ Doyle, Pat (2009-03-27). "Plan puts brakes on penalties for DWI". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
  24. ^ Foti, Jim. "Sponsor of DWI change has 2-ticket DWI record", Star Tribune, 29 March 2009.
  25. ^ Scheck, Tom. "Seifert keeps up pressure on Emmer on DWI issue", Minnesota Public Radio News, 26 April 2010.
  26. ^ Helgeson, Baird (2010-04-22). "Emmer DWI dustup, Day 2". StarTribune.com. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
  27. ^ Post your comment: Title (Optional) Your comments: (2009-03-29). "Sponsor of DWI change has 2-ticket DWI record". StarTribune.com. Retrieved 2010-08-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  28. ^ Doyle, Pat (2010-04-21). "Guv's race: Underwear, dirty laundry". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
  29. ^ By PAT DOYLE, Star Tribune (2010-05-13). "Emmer, MIA on DWI vote, ignites criticism". StarTribune.com. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
  30. ^ Social Values page at Emmer's campaign website
  31. ^ [2] Minnesota State Legislator search - HF 1847
  32. ^ a b "Emmer campaign donated to controversial Christian punk-rock ministry", Minnesota Independent, May 25, 2010.
  33. ^ http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_16299917?nclick_check=1 Minnesota governor hopefuls square off over bullying laws. Dayton, Horner support legislation; Emmer calls for teacher protections Jason Hoppin, Saint Paul Pioneer Press. October 9, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  34. ^ About Us at Viking Forest's official website
  35. ^ "Tom Emmer - Biographies - About the Team". Emmer for Governor. Retrieved 2010-08-17.

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