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Bob Cunniff

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Bob Cunniff

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Democratic Party

Education

Bachelor's

University of Minnesota

Personal
Religion
Christian
Profession
Educator/Sports broadcaster
Contact

Personal website

Bob Cunniff was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 8B of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Elections

2012

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2012

Cunniff ran in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B. He defeated Bruce Campbell in the Democratic primary on August 14 and was defeated by incumbent Mary Franson (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 8B, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngMary Franson Incumbent 50% 10,640
     Democratic Bob Cunniff 50% 10,629
Total Votes 21,269
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 8B Democratic Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBob Cunniff 75.8% 1,342
Bruce Campbell 24.2% 428
Total Votes 1,770

Campaign themes

2012

Cunniff's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]

Education

  • Excerpt: "Higher education targeting today’s work force skills builds local economies and is a key to our economic stability. I am committed to finding sustainable ways to fund education and authentic ways to measure success."

Agriculture

  • Excerpt: "We can work to increase the quality and productivity of Minnesota agriculture so it can be a trusted supplier to foreign buyers now and in the future."

Environment

  • Excerpt: "We want forests and prairies, whether for hunting, hiking, or just enjoying their beauty. It is part of our Minnesota heritage, and it is the State’s responsibility to use good science and fair regulation to improve and protect our waters and our lands. I want an environment in which my children’s children can live."

Fiscal Responsibility and Taxes

  • Excerpt: "Instead of racking up debt and pushing off our budget problems on our kids we should listen to Minnesotans and pass fair and responsible budgets that support small businesses, farmers, seniors, students, and families across the state."

Healthcare

  • Excerpt: "The Health Benefits Exchange, which is on the horizon, is an opportunity to listen with our head and our heart. It is an opportunity to work together and hear the voices of all in this state who will depend on it to shape our future. Health has no political party."

On education, Cunniff states, "Early education programs prepare both children and their parents for the process of lifelong learning. Investing in elementary, secondary, and special education helps ensure children get what they need and deserve...We save money on social services, corrections, and the justice system." On agriculture, he says, "Keeping taxes low enough that family farms can thrive will always be a top priority of mine. Exports are another key factor that drives our farm economy, and we need to take steps to make them strong."[5]

Recent news

This section links to a Google news search for the term "Bob + Cunniff + Minnesota + House"

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External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State (dead link)
  2. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 18, 2012
  3. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
  4. ↑ "cunniffstatehouse," Official Campaign Website
  5. ↑ Cunniffstatehouse.com, "Issues," accessed August 9, 2012


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