The House Republican Campaign Committee (HRCC) is a party unit of the MNGOP and is obligated to abide by the party’s Constitution, bylaws, and Endorsements from grassroots Republican delegates. Unfortunately, the HRCC is an incumbency protection racket that chose to support incumbent, un-endorsed RINOs in clear violation of the party Constitution in the process. 

The establishment always protects itself and the HRCC is their corrupt cash-pit. The HRCC would argue their goal is to help elect a Republican majority to the state house, however, their focus is clearly on red district primaries rather than swing district general elections. The backroom dealmaking for campaign cash funnels through this party unit and is propped up by members who fund it. After multiple election cycles of the HRCC spending money for un-endorsed RINOs in deep red districts, the following state representatives and GOP candidates have given money to the corrupt HRCC (before or after the primary):

Dave Baker - $32,500

John Burkel - $1000

Mary Franson - $18,500

Spencer Igo - $5,525

Deb Kiel - $500

Jim Nash - $10,800

Pam Alterndorf - $7,000

Patti Anderson - $5,000

Jeff Backer - $3,000

Peggy Bennett - $17,000

Lisa Demuth - $10,000

Dawn Gillman - $2,600

Bobbie Harder - $1,000

Anne Neu - $8,500

Joe McDonald - $8,000

Jim Joy - $1,000

Krista Knudsen - $1,000

Jon Koznik - $5,000

Shane Mekeland - $1,000

Ben Bakeburg - $10,000

Isaac Schultz - $21,500

Harry Niska - $2,500

Paul Novotny - $13,000

Tim O’Driscoll - $10,000

Duane Quam - $1,000

Kristin Robbins - $11,000

Max Rymer - $1,000

Paul Torkelson - $20,000

Dean Urdahl - $550

In other words, if you have donated to any of the candidates before, they are spending that money AGAINST your interests! Sometimes you can’t even trust your local GOP candidate with your donations! Why would they choose to fund an organization that squashes the grassroots? In one interesting case, Pam Altendorf was attacked viciously by the HRCC just two years ago but she is now shelling out $7K when they have done NOTHING to change the corruption!

Three races in particular drew attention due to long time incumbents being challenged by grassroots Patriots where all three incumbents did not win their endorsing convention. These races were RINO Ron Kresha v. Diane Webb-Skillings (10A), RINO Greg Davids v. Gary Steuart (26B), and RINO Brian Johnson v. Jimmy Gordon (28A).

Upon review of the HRCC’s Campaign Finance Board September 2024 report, nearly $35K were spent protecting these three RINOs. See below:

Despite the MASSIVE amount of money poured into Brian Johnson’s campaign, Jimmy Gordon crushed him in the primary! Additionally, Gary Steuart caused a close race and Diane caused the closest legislative primary in the state! It is clear that the HRCC cost Diane and Gary their primaries and attempted to do the same to Jimmy Gordon. Hopefully, Gordon stays principled and does not give ANY money to the HRCC after what they pulled on him! Considering the video seen below, Gordon doesn’t seem like he will forget anytime soon!

Also included in the report shows the HRCC spending thousands of dollars on pizza, groceries, and alcohol for “events”. It appears the alcohol at Total Wine was purchased less than two weeks ago! This should maybe come as no surprise as politicians appear to have a disproportionate amount of alcoholics compared to the general population. Julie "White-Claw" Blaha, vodka chugging Dan Wolgamott, and unhinged "gay they" Brion Curran know this ALL too well! See HRCC Total Wine spending and grocery shopping below:

There was also nearly $50K spent for a little known company out of Alexandria, VA called ‘Enlighten Solutions’ which is headquartered in the home of political consultant Aaron Leibowitz. This group has a longstanding connection to the HRCC yet it remains unclear why out of state businesses are being used. See spending below:

We have reported extensively on the HRCC including the post-endorsing convention HRCC’s fundraiser for the three aforementioned incumbent RINOs, spending money for the RINO mailers, and violating the MNGOP Constitution. Very few will stand up to the corrupt practices of both Republicans and Democrats but Action 4 Liberty paves the way for that fight.

Insider politicians do NOT respect the will of conservative delegates and THAT will be the reason Minnesota may not see a Republican state house after November’s election. The establishment RINOs like Lisa Demuth, Josh Heintzemen, Paul Torkelson, and others on the HRCC steering committee have squandered money in red district primaries that should’ve been used in swing district general elections.

If Democrats keep control of the state house following the election, you can thank the HRCC!