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@KarinHousley

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Proud mom to four & grandma to five, wife to @philhousley6 , Minnesota state senator for Forest Lake, Hugo, Stillwater & surrounding Washington County.

Stillwater, MN
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@KarinHousley
Karin Housley
4 years
URGENT News for Forest Lake - Message from Republican HQ - if you’re in line to vote at City Center, Lake St, Only 4 voter booths (?!?!) & they’re trying to fix it! DO NOT GET OUT OF LINE! If your in line by 8:00 pm you’ll get to vote! Don’t let them suppress your vote!
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Karin Housley
4 years
Right on, @TomiLahren !
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Karin Housley
6 years
Pretty sure @newtgingrich just did a shout out on @FoxNews for me & called this race a possible upset. Must rewind....hold please. Yep. He did! On Fox, three nights in a row! Going strong & our #TeamHousley momentum continues to build!
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Karin Housley
6 years
Whatever happened to presumed innocent? Extremely saddened for our country & MN with such extreme representation in the US Senate. Time for Tina to go. #mnsen
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Karin Housley
6 years
Calling it like I see it.
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@KarinHousley
Karin Housley
6 years
It was like a game show...and we won! @BuffaloSabres
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Karin Housley
6 years
Tina Smith said Judge Kavanaugh ‘committed sexual assault’ & called for a ‘quick & thorough investigation’, despite his emphatic denials. But she has chosen to believe Keith Ellison, affirming her support & openly campaigning with him. #mnsen
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Karin Housley
6 years
Where was Tina?
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Karin Housley
5 years
Coach @philhousley6 is one happy Papa tonight! With a super excited Louis...Louie got to see @NordyWild , a @BuffaloSabres win & PAPA!! On the way home he kept saying, “This was a really fun day. This was a really fun day. This was a really fun day.”
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Karin Housley
6 years
I had the honor of speaking at President @realDonaldTrump 's stop in Rochester last night. Minnesotans are ready for a new voice & we ARE going to win this! 🇺🇸 #mnsen
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Karin Housley
4 years
Let’s Go Coyotes!! @ArizonaCoyotes Louis flew in from MN to see cheer the guys on!
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Karin Housley
3 years
Airport bars & restaurants are safe, but every other restaurant across the state is shut down?! How does that science work? Ran into Senator Mark Johnson on his flight back to Thief River, and mine to see Phil. Sat down for a beer & photo to prove a point.😡 Open Them Up!
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Karin Housley
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Minnesota has received 297,350 doses of the COVID vaccine from the federal government so far. But only 57,017 doses have been administered to people, and only 3,643 people over the age of 65! This is not acceptable, @GovTimWalz . The feds did their job, now do yours!
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Karin Housley
5 years
So proud of my husband @philhousley6 . I wish he could have had more time to continue to build a winning @buffalosabres team, but it’s the nature of the beast. Patience is rare in these days of 280 characters. Happy to have him home tho! I see a beach in our near future.
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Karin Housley
6 years
Where were you for the historic confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh? I was doorknocking at a home in Hibbing - we knocked, she answered & was watching the vote! What are the chances?! #TurnIronRangeRed
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Karin Housley
6 years
My opponent @TinaSmithMN is still supporting Keith Ellison & says he’ll make a terrific attorney general. Yikes. Talk about extreme, the double standard, the hypocrisy & compete dismissal of victims of abuse. The real Tina showed up in Mankato today.
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6 years
Video of Tina Smith praising a domestic abuser & supporter of cop killers this morning in Mankato: “ @keithellison is going to make a terrific attorney general.” #mnag #mnsen
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Karin Housley
6 years
Minnesotans can count on me to show up
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Karin Housley
6 years
I joined @TuckerCarlson on @FoxNews tonight to discuss about my call for a state investigation into the abuse allegations against Keith Ellison, Tina Smith's hypocrisy & more ⤵️ #mnsen
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Karin Housley
6 years
Nobody elected Tina Smith. She may have gone to Washington, but she still hasn’t shown up for us.
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Karin Housley
6 years
I’ll be a new voice for Minnesota in the United States Senate 🇺🇸
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Karin Housley
6 years
It’s so great to be down in Rochester today and welcoming @realDonaldTrump back to Minnesota! I saw some familiar faces on the way in!
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Karin Housley
6 years
My opponent, @TinaSmithMN skipped our debate last night because of a #bigcomplicatedschedule . No idea what was more important than the people of MN, but she continues make up lies. News flash #NoShowTina - I will support covering pre-existing conditions.
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Karin Housley
5 years
For real.
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Karin Housley
4 years
We built a “model” based entirely on a New York-style catastrophe. That didn’t happen, but 4 out of 5 deaths are in long-term care settings. @GovTimWalz did not acknowledge this once in his remarks.
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Karin Housley
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Thank you for your kind words, flowers, messages & prayers these past couple weeks. My mom’s long journey with Alzheimer’s came to a beautiful end & now she’s finally at home with my dad in Heaven. Your support for me & my family has meant so much ❤️
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Karin Housley
6 years
I'm proud to be a daughter of this great state. Here's my story ⬇️
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Karin Housley
6 years
The latest poll shows Minnesotans aren’t standing by Keith Ellison. Why does Tina Smith?
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Karin Housley
9 years
Congrats to @philhousley6 for getting into the #HHOF ! Nice reaction! Nice work! @PredsNHL @NHL http://t.co/9vK4OHd16x
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Karin Housley
4 years
We need to get this under control. @govtimwalz ! People need you. Hello....please lead. Now.
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Karin Housley
5 years
Great @mnwild win!Thanks @matt_dumba for making little Brecken’s year!! #mnwild #fistbump #doesntgetanycuter
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Karin Housley
6 years
Minnesotans did not elect Tina Smith – and ignoring the very people we are asking for votes demonstrates an arrogance found far too often in career politicians. More on Tina Smith's refusal to debate: #mnsen
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Karin Housley
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For 3+ months, seniors in long-term care have been on lockdown while COVID ravaged many of their facilities. But where's the concern for them? @GovTimWalz & his administration are failing Minnesota seniors. And I'm going to say it again & again & again until something changes.
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Karin Housley
4 years
Wow. So disappointing. Complete failure in leadership.
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Karin Housley
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We had a historic surplus last year, and the Governor was going to issue rebates, but the checks were only $260. Minnesotans were disappointed, but were MORE disappointed when they found out they were going to be taxed on that $260!
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Karin Housley
4 years
So the Air Force Academy can graduate 1000 cadets in an outdoor ceremony but Pipestone High School can’t socially distance their 60 graduating seniors on the football field for their ceremony? Right now I see more than 60 people INSIDE Costco. Where is the common sense?
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Theo Keith
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NEWS: Minnesota education officials ban large graduation ceremonies for the 2020 class in newly released guidance.
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Karin Housley
4 years
This is a repeat of last night! Please send federal help President Trump! @realDonaldTrump
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Karin Housley
6 years
Minnesotans deserve a senator who shows up
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Ed Morrissey
6 years
ICYMI: Republicans have a chance at a Senate pickup -- in Minnesota. @KarinHousley has a shot in the special election for Franken's old seat. Doesn't hurt when your opponent bails on a debate.
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Karin Housley
6 years
I'll be a new voice for Minnesota in the U.S. Senate! We're up against far-left extremism & partisan obstruction. Minnesotans have a very clear choice this election 🇺🇸
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Karin Housley
4 years
This has been my biggest fear for this election...and to see it really happening makes me sick to my stomach. We all should be livid!!
@Project_Veritas
Project Veritas
4 years
BREAKING: @IlhanMN Connected Cash-For-Ballots Voter Fraud Scheme Corrupts Elections: 'There Here Are All Absentee Ballots...Look...My Car Is Full..." 'Money Is The King Of Everything'
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Karin Housley
6 years
This is what happens when you don’t sit on the aisle. Btw, I’m female, & running for the US Senate. 😉 @jimmyfallon @realDonaldTrump
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Karin Housley
6 years
Tonight, I called Senator Tina Smith to congratulate her on her victory. I hoped for better circumstances, but sometimes God’s plans are different than our own. Now is a time to come together and move forward for the good of the state we love. 1/
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Karin Housley
7 years
This is why I've always enjoyed Buffalo. They LOVE their sports teams! So do we!
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Karin Housley
13 days
Common sense has left the building when a charged felon casts the deciding vote on whether or not the charged felon should be voting at all. Process that.
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Karin Housley
6 years
There are some pretty big differences between me and Tina Smith
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Karin Housley
5 years
I’m going to say it again, WHA?!? Came from behind (again & again & AGAIN!) tonight & won! In OVERTIME! Sersly @BuffaloSabres ! Fourth in the NHL!! Can’t get any more fun than this. Oh wait...yes it can.
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Karin Housley
6 years
I was on @FoxNews with @seanhannity tonight to talk about the horrible allegations against Keith Ellison and @TinaSmithMN 's total double standard in campaigning with him ⤵️ #mnsen
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Karin Housley
5 years
Happy Birthday to my high school boyfriend, father of our four kids & love of my life. So fun to spend the day with you in Denver! #SpeedLimit #ICantDrive55 @philhousley6 Win. This. Game. @BuffaloSabres
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Karin Housley
3 years
Totally unacceptable! I’m still in total shock at today’s hearing. Minnesota kids suffered because of political decisions made by @GovTimWalz & MDH. Blaming kids for LTC Deaths?! Despicable. Youth sports groups question Minnesota COVID-19 restrictions
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Karin Housley
5 years
Make it a longer winning streak with TEN in a row tonight?! 🤞🏻 @BuffaloSabres
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Karin Housley
5 years
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from #TeamHousley ! 🎄
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Karin Housley
5 years
Screen shottin’ the moment. Second overall! First in Eastern Conference! Whoop @BuffaloSabres ! #LetsGoBuffalo
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Karin Housley
5 years
Tonight is #HockeyFightsCancer night at @buffalosabres game - the coaching staff is fighting for one of our own, Assistant Coach Tom Ward’s wife, Lori, (from Prior Lake). Lori is halfway thru her chemo treatments & will kick this disease!! We miss you! You got this!
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Karin Housley
6 years
With less than a week to go, a far-left PAC from out-of-state just spent $400K on attack ads against me. I need your help, #TeamHousley ! Let's show them Minnesotans are looking for a leader who shows up. We can do this!
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Karin Housley
5 years
The Long Goodbye... ❤️
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Karin Housley
6 years
33 days until the election & day 66 of #100DaysOfMN - a daily piece of life on the campaign trail! Ahem, today’s souvenir was a tweet from the President. NBD. The momentum keeps building for #TeamHousley ! Nov 6th here we come!
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Donald J. Trump
6 years
Just made my second stop in Minnesota for a MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN rally. We need to elect @KarinHousley to the U.S. Senate, and we need the strong leadership of @TomEmmer , @Jason2CD , @JimHagedornMN and @PeteStauber in the U.S. House!
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Karin Housley
6 years
Dr. @CondoleezzaRice is a true stateswoman who has spent decades in service to her country – and I’m so honored to have her endorsement. #mnsen #TeamHousley
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Karin Housley
6 years
Minnesotans need a break. In the state senate, I’ve consistently voted to lower taxes & support economic growth. Meanwhile, Tina Smith has never met a tax she didn’t like.
@YahooFinance
Yahoo Finance
6 years
Map shows the most and least tax-friendly states by @adrianambells
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Karin Housley
4 years
Today @mnhealth said long-term care residents, on full lockdown for 3+ months, can have window visits. Meanwhile @GovTimWalz prioritizes free testing for protestors & a $6.9 million morgue that sits empty. Where is the concern for our seniors?! 😠
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Karin Housley
5 years
My mom was laid to rest today, after a snowy, cold week of trying to thaw the ground. She is smiling down from heaven while sitting at my dad’s side. I love you, Momma! 😘 ✝️
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Karin Housley
6 years
Nobody elected Tina Smith. She may have gone to Washington, but she still hasn’t shown up for us #mnsen
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Karin Housley
6 years
Minnesotans can count on me to show up
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6 years
There are some pretty big differences between me and Tina Smith
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Karin Housley
6 years
In Minnesota, we have pride in our communities. We love our neighbors & we stand up for what's right. We come together when it counts, we face our challenges head on, and we're proud of our roots. I love my state and that's why I'm running ⤵️
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Karin Housley
3 years
Our seniors don’t know how to go to a website and sign up for vaccines—they know how to call their doctors. Why are we putting sex offenders and MN Zoo employees ahead of our seniors? The Walz admin has failed at every turn and this failed rollout is the latest example of that.
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Karin Housley
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It was such an honor to speak before thousands of excited Minnesotans at @POTUS @realDonaldTrump 's rally yesterday in Duluth. Thanks for the incredible support. Join #TeamHousley at #mnsen
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Karin Housley
6 years
Peace & joy to you and yours this holiday season. Merry Christmas!
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Karin Housley
7 years
Happy 32nd Anniversary to my high school sweetheart & love of my life. What a long strange (& flippin fun) trip it's been! ❤️ @philhousley6
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Karin Housley
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To top off a perfect day, the @BuffaloSabres win at home! Congrats Papa @philhousley6 , you’ve got one excited Lil Louie!
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Karin Housley
6 years
Democrat polling firm results - this race is a toss up, people! Need you to vote early this week & then help get others to the polls on Election Day. We can do this!! Where to vote early here -
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Political Polls
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#MNgov : Walz (D) 47% (+3) Johnson (R) 44% #MNsen : Smith (D) 46% (+3) Housley (R) 43% @ChangePolls 10/12-13
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Karin Housley
6 years
📢 Attention, #TeamHousley ! We’re soooo close, but it’s a sprint to the finish & we need all hands on deck! Join us as we make calls & knock on doors to get people out to vote! 🗳 Sign up:
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Karin Housley
6 years
It's official! I filed my paperwork as the @mngop candidate for U.S. Senate. I can't wait to hit the campaign trail and travel all over Minnesota these next five months—let's win this election!
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Karin Housley
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As the ONLY police-endorsed candidate in this race, I’m so proud to stand with those who keep our communities safe. Please join me in saying THANK YOU to the brave men & women in law enforcement! 💙 #mnsen #BackTheBlue
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Karin Housley
6 years
Thank you, Mr. President! A senator’s job is to work together & get things done for Minnesotans—the constant ‘resistance’ just isn’t cutting it.
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GOP
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“Vote to send @KarinHousley into the Senate. We need her. We need her vote.”— @realDonaldTrump in MN
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7 years
Great ending to a winning day! Congrats @philhousley6 !
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Karin Housley
5 years
Yesterday, Tina Smith stood on the floor of the U.S. Senate to oppose a bill that requires doctors to provide medical care to babies born alive after failed abortions. Think about that for a second.
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Karin Housley
4 years
Not sure why @GovTimWalz is holding a private press conference with the media to explain his secret modeling but no way for the public (or the legislature) to listen in. This lack of transparency frightens me.
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Karin Housley
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The past nine months were so much fun. We met so many amazing Minnesotans and I wanted to share some of the memories & laughs #TeamHousley had along the way. THANK YOU for the unbelievable support. Here's to the next adventure! ❤️🇺🇸 -Karin
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Karin Housley
6 years
National Democrats just dumped another $700K in ads against me. We’ve made this a race—and they know it. Let’s. Do. This.
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Karin Housley
6 years
With less than a week to go, a far-left PAC from out-of-state just spent $400K on attack ads against me. I need your help, #TeamHousley ! Let's show them Minnesotans are looking for a leader who shows up. We can do this!
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Karin Housley
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Tune in to @KSTP on Sunday at 7:30p for the #mnsen debate! Well... at least I’ll be there. Tina Smith refuses to participate in the only live statewide televised debate because of her “big complicated schedule”
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Karin Housley
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Happy Thanksgiving from our crew to yours! 💙💛
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5 years
Coolest woman ever...my mom ❤️
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Karin Housley
6 years
“‘Nine months ago, this race was written off as a slam dunk for the far left,’ Housley said. ‘But fast-forward to today, folks, and we have got a race on our hands.’” #mnsen
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Karin Housley
6 years
I’m so grateful to have earned the support of so many–but this is only the beginning. Since we began this journey, I’ve been humbled by the generous spirit of Minnesotans who have welcomed me into their communities to share my vision of a US Senator that works for the people. 1/
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Karin Housley
5 years
So nice to spend time w @philhousley6 - we were just talking about how it’s been years (like 25+) since we’ve had this much contiguous time together. I still like him. ❤️❤️ Senate work starts again shortly.
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Karin Housley
6 years
The #HousleyExpress has arrived in Duluth for our first of 18 stops across MN in the next 44 hours. We’d love to see you! #makeMNred
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Karin Housley
6 years
Never forget: she believed she could, so she did. Let’s do this.
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Karin Housley
3 years
Audit immediately and end #SilenceSeverances
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Karin Housley
6 years
Greatest game ever!! Congrats @usahockey women!! They win GOLD in a shootout!! So proud of them all. #LongOverdue !! 🇺🇸 @TeamUSA
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Karin Housley
6 years
Minnesota is ready for a new voice in the U.S. Senate. Let's do this, #TeamHousley ! #mnsen
@thehill
The Hill
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GOP in striking distance to retake Franken seat
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Karin Housley
4 years
Hard to work with someone when they think your wrong...every damn time (not my words). @GovTimWalz campaigning in my district on day before election. I ask, what is the source of the political divide? It’s the leadership.
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Karin Housley
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The people of Minnesota deserve to know if @TinaSmithMN stands by her endorsement of @keithellison . Silence equals complicity; Tina Smith has become part of the Washington problem. 1/
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Karin Housley
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📺👀 I'll join @TuckerCarlson on @FoxNews tonight around 7:55 p.m. to discuss my call for an investigation into allegations against @EllisonCampaign . Tune in! #mnsen
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Karin Housley
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Minnesotans did not elect Tina Smith – and her refusal to participate in the only statewide televised debate of the campaign shows just how little value she places in earning the votes of those she claims to represent. 2/
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Karin Housley
3 years
I am still shocked and just completely baffled by this! MDH is on the record for trying to tie youth sports to Covid-related deaths in long term care facilities! Our kids should not be treated as scapegoats.
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Karin Housley
3 years
It’s time.
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Karin Housley
5 years
The boys trick-or-treating today. Louis doesn’t care that Papa is no longer w the Sabres. He had a major melt down last night when @ArizonaCoyotes beat @CarterHutton & the @BuffaloSabres . Heading to the Coyotes store to get him a Kuemper jersey ASAP. This can not be happening.
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Karin Housley
4 years
We have another grandson ( #3 !) today! First time parents Momma Reide & Daddy Tommy Powers are filled with a new kind of love. ☺️ Named after my dad, Pete Locke, and Tommy’s Grandpa, Martin: Locke Martin Powers Born July 16, 2020 7lbs 7oz - 19.5 in
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Karin Housley
6 years
For Tina Smith, a career in politics really is the good life. Learn more:
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Karin Housley
5 years
Wait, what? Yep. Another shoot out win for the @BuffaloSabres ! 🙌🙌 Awesomesauce.
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