We all do better when we all do better

The words above are those of the late Senator Paul Wellstone, Al’s friend and political hero. Throughout Al’s time running for and serving in public office, Paul’s life, causes, and words have served as the bedrock for his vision of what it means to be a progressive Democrat.

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Our Mission & Mandate

For over 15 years, Midwest Values PAC has supported progressive Democrats — from legislatures to Congress — who share our values. These are our values: We believe in economic and social justice, in the importance of education and the potential of clean energy, in accountability for the powerful and opportunity for everyone. We believe that elections offer a clear choice between two competing sets of values. And we believe that our values are worth fighting for.

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We'd Take You to Our leader but all we've got is Al

The only former or active United States Senator who’s also an original writer for “Saturday Night Live” with five Emmys, two Grammys, and four #1 New York Times bestsellers.

From the Desk of

Nobody Knew Health Care Could Be So Complicated.

That’s what Donald Trump said the last time his effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and replace it with something really shitty failed.

By Al Franken
12/04/2023

My old nemesis, Ted Cruz.

Well, it’s the end of the month, which means you’re getting an end-of-the-month email from me. But this isn’t just any end-of-the-month email.

By Al Franken
11/30/2023

Vermin

Sorry to call you vermin. But if you support Midwest Values PAC, I guess you are one of us.

By Al Franken
11/27/2023

My wife Franni’s famous apple pie recipe

First, thank you for opening this email. You’ll be surprised how many people don’t open emails when they see it’s clearly a fundraising email.

By Al Franken
11/21/2023

Spike in positive endorphins

When I read last week’s New York Times’ polling of the 2024 battleground states, I was really discouraged. And I’m sure you were, too.

By Al Franken
11/08/2023

Mike Johnson’s Comprehension of Arithmetic is Troubling

You may have noticed that Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the House, wants to pay for the $14 billion of aid to Israel by cutting $14 billion to the IRS.

By Al Franken
11/06/2023

Contribute to Our Cause!

If you’re a political donor — and, of course, you are — you want to know your contributions are going to a place where they can make a difference. Well, Midwest Values PAC is contributing all over the damn place! We’re supporting progressive Democrats from the state legislature to Congress — and supporting a host of other good, non-political things, too.

Plans on plans on plans on plans

01.

Engage with Voters

Midwest Values PAC is heavily involved in the Democratic ground game in Minnesota and key battlegrounds across the country.

02.

Grow Grassroots

We have given over $3,238,500 to Democratic candidates and organizations on the strength of our far-reaching grassroots network of donors.

03.

Support Important Races

It’s our job to figure out where to direct resources. We invest heavily in races that will impact peoples’ everyday lives. Senate races. Governors’ races. Secretary of state races. Races that build the Democratic bench. You name it.

04.

Elect Our Values

We help elect candidates who share our values — like good jobs that pay fair wages and affordable health care for all — and who will get things done when they’re in office.

The Issues at Hand

Midwest Values PAC supports progressive Democrats who share our values and understand what issues to fight for.

Jobs & Families

We believe in creating good jobs that pay fair wages, and in the existence strong economic safety net will help keep families afloat during tough economic times.

Health care

We believe that health care is a right and not a privilege, that patients should have the power in our health care system, and that no American should go bankrupt because they get sick or die because they can’t afford care.

Education

We believe that education is one of the smartest investments we can make in an increasingly competitive global economy. We believe in funding early childhood education and that every neighborhood should have a strong public school.

Energy

We believe that our dependence on foreign oil is an economic and national security risk, and that clean American energy represents an enormous opportunity.

Financial Reform

We believe in accountability for Wall Street, transparency in our financial markets, and basic protections for American consumers.

Equality

We believe that, in America, who you are shouldn’t determine what you can do – in school, at work, or in our society.