Things People are Saying

Things people are saying about Jacob Grippen.


“Jacob Grippen has been a strong pillar in the fledgling progressive movement in southeastern Minnesota. I have known him as a willing field worker for all Democratic candidates, from local to federal involvement. He has stepped up to serve in Houston County DFL executive positions. Always informed and committed to liberal values, Jacob does whatever candidates have asked of him - doorknocking, volunteer organizing, phone canvassing, local convention leadership, GOTV activities, and more. I would happily endorse Jacob Grippen as a candidate for MN DFL Secretary.” ~ former Senator Sharon Erickson Ropes, Winona, District 31


“I worked with Jacob this past election cycle in the six-pack (SD21 & SD22) as the L in the DFL. I would not hesitate to do it again.” ~ Dale Moerke, UFCW Local 1161/President, Southwest Central Labor Council/AFL-CIO.


“. . . Jacob has been a guiding light in an area of rural Minnesota without a lot of hard-core DFL support. Jacob's dedication to DFL politics is something to be admired and I strongly encourage you to support him as Secretary at the February Business Conference in Cokato.” ~ UDFL Vice-President, Thomas Trehus


“I've helped out in the Houston County DFL under Jacob's organizational direction for the past three years. He's an excellent organizer and skilled at articulating details, keeping ducks in a row, and tapping the talents of volunteers. He's dedicated, reliable and ambitious. I think he'd make an excellent State Secretary.” ~ Houston County DFL Activist, Barb Huning


“. . .I had a great time working with Jacob this November here in SD21 (Marshall, MN)! Jacob has great organizational talents and knew exactly how to maximize our productivity for DFL volunteers. Also, he is smart, articulate, enthusiastic-- the real deal. Additionally, he seems to understand out-state rural issues along with good progressive and liberal base values. He will make an excellent State Secretary and I encourage everyone to vote for him.” ~ Dr. Michael DeBrule, Associate Chair SD21


“Jacob has made a strong effort to attend DFL and Labor Activities all over Southern MN. I've seen him at events across the 1st and 2nd CD. He is incredibly dedicated to this movement and would do a terrific job as DFL State Secretary!” ~ Laura Askelin, AFSCME Council 5/President, Southeast MN Area Labor Council/AFL-CIO


“I'm supporting Jacob Grippen for Secretary of the Minnesota State DFL Party. I have known Jacob for a number of years, not just through DFL politics but also in a community theatre here in my hometown of Spring Grove. Jacob and I have been in numerous stage productions together, and I have enjoyed working on stage with Jacob. Jacob also served as president of our community theatre's board of directors this past year. Jacob put his heart and soul into making that year a success for our organization.

Jacob was also instrumental in the development of my legislative campaign this past fall. Serving as my campaign manager, we worked together to run a positive campaign in a very difficult election year. I believe Jacob would be a great Secretary of the State DFL. Jacob will put all he has into helping the Minnesota DFL make 2012 a successful election cycle.” ~ Steve Kemp, Former Candidate HD31B, Former Houston County DFL Chair, Spring Grove City Council Member