State Senator Nathan Wesenberg (SD10) has released statements today, June 3rd, making a few things clear following the contentious MNGOP state convention. Wesenberg apologized to his supporters for backing Demuth and has admitted it was a mistake. Wesenberg further made it clear that he is supporting the endorsed candidates selected by grassroots delegates. See posts below:

The state convention is a highly-turbulent political environment that typically causes individuals to compromise behind their second and third choices in races as candidates are eliminated from future rounds of balloting. During this time, arguments are presented and delegates decide which candidate is better or at the very least, the lesser evil. 

In the midst of political chaos, mistakes can be made that alter other’s perspective of you. This is not something that is unique to Wesenberg, this happens all the time. Many delegates from the 2022 MNGOP state convention recall that Mike Murphy’s endorsement of Scott Jensen and proclamation that Jensen would protect the 2nd Amendment irritated a lot of his former supporters. Sometimes a person will have a bad read of the delegation and they get caught in a high-profile moment that causes them problems with their hardcore supporters.

When a mistake is made, the natural inclination for politicians is to double-down and reject inward criticism. This is not the case for Nathan Wesenberg, he has shown the integrity it takes to admit fault. He understands that joining the stage with Demuth was uncharacteristic due to her awful legislative career.

The bloated omnibus budget bills Demuth negotiated behind closed doors with Tim Walz gave Minnesota massive amounts of fraud and waste have been opposed by Wesenberg in the legislature! On critical votes like funding Planned Parenthood/abortion, giving Keith Ellison a budget increase, funding DEI in schools, giving MN over a billion dollars in debt, and all of the other wasteful or liberal omnibus bills, Wesenberg has been voting no while Demuth has been voting yes.

Like many if not most Demuth supporters, Wesenberg seemed to see Ryan Wilson as the reason worth supporting the ticket. If Demuth did not have Wilson on her ticket, she would have a fraction of the support she had at the convention. Wilson’s role is clearly to soothe Republicans into voting for his big government, liberal, lying running mate. 

Action 4 Liberty understands that we must use political pressure to ensure politicians understand the consequences of their actions. We would much rather that we NOT have to bring this pressure but letting truth go unspoken is not how we operate. The state convention made it clear that MN politicians needed to be humbled and brought back to reality. When the Establishment swamp creatures are all fighting for Demuth and the grassroots is fighting against her, the divide couldn’t be clearer.

Wesenberg’s support of endorsed candidates Kendall Qualls, Adam Schwarze, Nate George, Tad Jude, and Ron Schutz makes it clear that he supports protecting the endorsement process. There are RINOs who are upset that their hand-picked candidates were defeated and want to abolish the endorsement system altogether, which ultimately strips power away from grassroots conservatives. These candidates are probably appreciative to have the support of the MOST pro-liberty voting Senator in our state.

Wesenberg now faces a primary opponent for the State Senate named Deb Holthaus. While it may take a bit for some locals to accept Wesenberg’s state convention apology, they will likely be dismissive of Holthaus, who did not even try to compete for the SD10 GOP endorsement.

Holthaus already has the worst endorsement one could get in the district coming from condemned RINO State Rep. Ron Kresha. By showcasing Holthaus as the Establishment RINO’s selection, Kresha may have just ended her political career. See below:

As seen above, Holthaus is launching her campaign alongside Brian Lindquist, who was defeated in the 10A GOP endorsing convention and pledged he would abide by the endorsement. Like Lisa Demuth, Lindquist doesn't respect the will of grassroots delegates and feels entitled to political office. As seen in previous A4L reporting, the grassroots selected outsider businessman Mark Striemer as their endorsed candidate.

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