For Immediate Release

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Media Contact:
Tom Perron
(612) 310-1951
press@phillipsforcongress.org

PHILLIPS FOR CONGRESS ANNOUNCES RECORD-

BREAKING Q2 FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
With more than half-a-million raised in just six weeks, Phillips broad support signals
Minnesotans are ready for responsible, inclusive and independent-minded leadership
and a representative who shows up

Excelsior, MN Today, Dean Phillips, a Democrat for Congress in Minnesotas

3rd Congressional District, announced that his campaign has raised more than $527,585
in just six weeks, and is ending the 2nd fundraising quarter of 2017
with $433,287 cash on hand.

Phillips record-breaking haul is the most ever raised by a challenger at this stage in
a Minnesota Congressional race and is among the highest fundraising totals nationally
among Congressional challengers this quarter. His support comes from a broad array
of individuals across party affiliations and notably does not include contributions
from special interest PACs or Washington lobbyists, which Phillips has pledged not to
seek or accept.

"I am both humbled by and grateful for the outpouring of support I've received since I
announced my candidacy in May," said Phillips. "I am also proud that we accomplished
this without raising a single dime from special interest PACs or lobbyists. Individual
Democrats, independents and Republicans are powering our campaign through
contributions of both time and money because they want more responsible, inclusive
and independent-minded leadership, which is exactly what I'll provide from day one if
I'm fortunate enough to serve."

To date, career politician and incumbent Representative Erik Paulsen has

accepted $6.8 million from special interest PACs. He continues to vote 100% of the time
with Donald Trumps agenda in Washington including his vote to raise healthcare
premiums for Minnesota families, older Americans and those with pre-existing
conditions and has been noticeably absent from public events in the district.

Since entering this race, Minnesotans of every political stripe have been inspired by
Deans campaign and his willingness to have conversations with people throughout the
district, especially those worried about Erik Paulsens vote to raise their healthcare
costs, said Tom Perron, senior advisor to Phillips campaign.

The same cant be said for Erik Paulsen. Hes a no-show for his constituents, but hell
show up for the special interests and Washington lobbyists who are funding his
campaign year after year. Meanwhile, Dean is running this campaign the same way he
intends to serve in Congress: by working hard, by showing up, and by listening
and voters in the 3rd District are already responding in a big way," concluded Perron.

Phillips is a sixth-generation Minnesotan, successful business owner, entrepreneur and

community leader focused on improving the lives of Minnesota children and families. He
and his partners are the driving force behind various top-selling food and beverage
brands, including Talenti Gelato, Belvedere Vodka and Minnesota's own Prairie
Vodka. He currently co-owns and operates Pennys Coffee, a small business soon to
have two Minneapolis-area locations, that pays employees a livable wage.

To learn more about Dean Phillips, please visit phillipsforcongress.org.

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