In Congress, I will create more jobs that pay a livable wage. I will represent our district with dignity, integrity and hard work. I will fight to level the playing field so that every man, woman and child has an opportunity to reach his or her goals in life. That’s what the pursuit of happiness is about.

Want to learn more about Jim Graves and his campaign for the office of U.S. Representative in Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District?

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Jim Graves for Congress added 35 new photos to the album Minnesota fishing opener 2012.

Minnesota fishing opener 2012

Jim joined Governor Dayton and local residents in Waconia's beautiful City Square Park to kick off the 2012 fishing opener.

Just today, FactCheck.org exposed yet another one of Representative Bachmann’s egregious distortions, this time targeting her own supporters.

Jim Graves responded by saying: “In business, we’d call this false advertising. If you’re not honest with your own people, then how do you expect anyone to trust you? And people don’t work with people they can’t trust.”

FactCheck.org : Bachmann’s Fundraising Whopper

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In several urgent fundraising appeals, Rep. Michele Bachmann falsely claims that biased “liberal judges” redrew her congressional district “in retaliation for repeatedly standing up to President Obama.” The truth is that only two of the five judges were Democratic appointees, and Bachmann’s Minnesot...

Jim Graves has always known where he’s from, where he raised his family and where he built his businesses – St. Cloud Minnesota.

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The Graves family is not interested in dual citizenship, and we are proud to be Americans. Jim Graves is in the business of creating economic opportunity.

Michele Bachmann withdraws Swiss citizenship | MinnPost

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann intends to withdraw her dual citizenship in Switzerland, she said in a statement.Bachmann says she sent a letter to the Swiss consulate in Chicago asking for her citizenship to be withdrawn. She said she did so to make clear her loyalty to the United States.

“This is simply another distraction,” said a spokesperson for Democratic challenger Jim Graves on Wednesday. “The Graves family is not interested in dual citizenship and they are proud to be Americans.”

Michele Bachmann: Swiss citizen since 1978 - Tim Mak

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Rep. Michele Bachmann tried to downplay her dual U.S.-Swiss citizenship Wednesday, releasing a statement that asserts she has actually been a dual citizen since 1978. “I automatically became a dual citizen of the United States and Switzerland in 1978 when I married my husband, Marcus. Marcus is a du...

Bachmann's Swiss citizenship prompted by her children via Pioneer Press.

"..Bachmann, however, cannot erase the past that easily. Her presidential campaign is still $1 million in debt (as of the end of March), according to Federal Election Commission records. And now she's facing a stiff challenge for re-election in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District from hotelier Jim Graves."

We can use everyone's help in this effort. Join us today and spread the word! http://ed.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/03/11522681-bachmann-endorses-mitt-he-cant-beat-obama-romney?lite

Bachmann endorses Mitt 'cannot beat Obama' Romney

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You've got to hand it to Michele Bachmann. She's sure got a lot of choot-spa! 119 days after she dropped out of the presidential race, the Tea Party congresswoman from Minnesota, has finally decided to endorse presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney.

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Rep. Michele Bachmann Spends the Day in Portsmouth, Virginia with Mitt Romney while Jim Graves is Speaking with Voters in Buffalo and Ramsey, Minnesota



St. Cloud, MN – While Rep. Michele Bachmann is in Portsmouth, Virginia today, Jim Graves will be in Buffalo and Ramsey, Minnesota speaking with voters. In spite of the inflammatory rhetoric that Bachmann used toward Mitt Romney during her failed Presidential run, Bachmann will be endorsing his campaign.



“I will be a full-time Representative for our district,” said Graves. “While her freewheeling comments have made her a national media phenomenon, they have not added one net job to the 6th District,” added Graves. “In Congress, I will create jobs that pay a living wage, and I have the job-creating record to prove it.”


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St. Cloud State University's Earth Day 2012 Sustainability Expo - It was a pleasure to visit with many of the exhibitors displaying sustainable agriculture, food products and energy systems. Forward-thinking and proactive initiatives such as these are just another example of how the people of the 6th District can work together to ensure a better future for everyone!

Less than a month into the race and things couldn't be going better! In case you missed it, see this op-ed from yesterday's St. Cloud Times: http://www.sctimes.com/article/20120422/OPINION/304220021/Your-Turn-We-must-work-together-get-our-economy-going-again

Your Turn: We must work together to get our economy going again

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It's an absolute honor to be endorsed by the Minnesota DFL Party for the state's 6th Congressional District race. The months ahead are full of potential and promise.

Earlier today, Rep. Bachmann referred to President Obama as "a complete and utter fraud and a hypocrite." She also accused President Obama of "waving a tar baby in the air." This type of language is counterproductive and does not represent the good people of Minnesota's 6th District. Please join our team, make a contribution and support our efforts to defeat Michele Bachmann.

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Earlier today Rep. Bachmann referred to President Obama as "a complete and utter fraud and a a hypocrite." She also accused President Obama of "waving a tar baby in the air." This type of language is counterproductive and does not represent the good people of Minnesota's 6th District.

Please join team Graves and support our efforts to defeat Michele Bachmann.
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Bachmann accuses Obama of 'waving a tar baby in the air'

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Thank you everyone for the congratulations and support! Campaign is off to a great start and we appreciate everyone getting on board to help! Here's a great piece from the Pioneer Press if you haven't already seen it: http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_20397533/democrats-endorse-graves-challenge-bachman?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com

Hotel owner to take on Michele Bachmann in 6th District - TwinCities.com

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Democrats in the 6th Congressional District are backing hotelier Jim Graves to take on Rep. Michele Bachmann this fall.

15 minute countdown! On WCCO - DFL Endorsed candidate Jim Graves & Mark Rosen - tune in now!

Please contribute to the campaign today: http://www.jimgravesforcongress.com/contribute.cfm

Jim Graves for Congress changed his About.

DFL Endorsed! Acceptance speech and a huge thanks to all the delegates, family, volunteers and supporters who brought us to this point. Now we set our eyes on Nov 6th...

Convention Kick-Off! The Momentum is building! Thanks to all the volunteers who are here and to everyone who is still coming!

If you believe the 6th District of MN deserves adept representation by a congressperson working full-time creating livable wage jobs, improving business and strengthening the middle class, then please stand with us on Saturday as Jim Graves seeks the DFL endorsement. Showings of support necessary anytime 8am-9:30am & 11:30am-1:00pm: Teamsters Hall 9422 Ulysses street NE Blaine, MN.

Bachmann comes home to a fight

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We will need all your help and votes at the CD 6 convention this Saturday! Please LIKE this post if you plan on showing up and are willing to help.

Thank you all for your support so far!

Convention address: 9422 Ulysses street NE, Blaine, MN 55434

Jim Graves for Congress changed his About.