Former radio show host Jason Lewis announced this morning he will run for Congress in Minnesota's Second Congressional District, saying "I've been talking about public policy for decades, now I'm ready to make it."
Lewis became the fourth Republican candidate in the race to replace Republican Congressman John Kline, who announced last month that he would not seek re-election to Congress next year.
In a video released this morning announcing his campaign, Lewis called out "establishment politicians in both parties," adding "their backroom deals have riddled our tax code with loopholes and special interest deductions and they have spent far too much."
Lewis described his style of campaigning in an interview this morning, saying "this is not going to be a campaign about spin, fluff or trying to portray yourself as something you're not."
"I like policy and this is going to be about ideas," said Lewis. "I want to change the office, I want to change the country, I want to do something that will have a positive effect for the people," added Lewis.
Lewis joins a crowded field of Republican candidates hoping to replace Kline in Congress, but his candidacy has already been praised by one of the top Republicans in the district.
Sen. Dave Thompson, R-Lakeville, who announced last month he would not run for Congress, said last evening that Lewis has been "a leading advocate of good public policy for decades."
Thompson said Lewis' "understanding of the issues and ability to communicate will make him an excellent candidate for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District."
