Forward Independence
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Minnesota’s home for political problem-solvers, not party-liners. Forward Independence is about fresh ideas, real solutions, and leaving the tired old left-vs-right fight behind. Not Left. Not Right. Forward!
With today’s news that fraud in our state was even worse than previously feared one truth is impossible to ignore: it’s hard to govern in the public interest when you owe favors to special interest groups.
Mike Newcome is refusing special interest money in his run for Governor.
Mike Newcome is refusing special interest money in his run for Governor.
December 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
With today’s news that fraud in our state was even worse than previously feared one truth is impossible to ignore: it’s hard to govern in the public interest when you owe favors to special interest groups.
Mike Newcome is refusing special interest money in his run for Governor.
Mike Newcome is refusing special interest money in his run for Governor.
Congress knows we need to start paying down our national debt or there will be catastrophic consequences.
Congress also knows that legislation is needed to protect society from the dangers of AI and to support workers who lose their jobs while tech giants make billions.
They know, but do nothing.
Congress also knows that legislation is needed to protect society from the dangers of AI and to support workers who lose their jobs while tech giants make billions.
They know, but do nothing.
December 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Congress knows we need to start paying down our national debt or there will be catastrophic consequences.
Congress also knows that legislation is needed to protect society from the dangers of AI and to support workers who lose their jobs while tech giants make billions.
They know, but do nothing.
Congress also knows that legislation is needed to protect society from the dangers of AI and to support workers who lose their jobs while tech giants make billions.
They know, but do nothing.
The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision opened the door for ultra-wealthy donors to spend unlimited money in our elections.
Citizens United was a bad decision, but Congress has the power to do something about it. Instead, it has never held a vote on a constitutional amendment to overturn it.
Citizens United was a bad decision, but Congress has the power to do something about it. Instead, it has never held a vote on a constitutional amendment to overturn it.
December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision opened the door for ultra-wealthy donors to spend unlimited money in our elections.
Citizens United was a bad decision, but Congress has the power to do something about it. Instead, it has never held a vote on a constitutional amendment to overturn it.
Citizens United was a bad decision, but Congress has the power to do something about it. Instead, it has never held a vote on a constitutional amendment to overturn it.
What’s frustrating for those of us who aren’t stuck in a partisan fever dream is that this won’t be called by members of his own party. When tribal loyalty shields clearly unacceptable behavior, our politics lose their moral grounding while setting a terrible example for our kids.
December 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
What’s frustrating for those of us who aren’t stuck in a partisan fever dream is that this won’t be called by members of his own party. When tribal loyalty shields clearly unacceptable behavior, our politics lose their moral grounding while setting a terrible example for our kids.
When it comes to clean energy for Minnesota’s future, Mike Newcome supports expanding nuclear power. Why? Because it’s one of the most effective ways to generate carbon-free electricity around the clock.
Nuclear energy works 24/7 to keep our lights on and our air clean.
Nuclear energy works 24/7 to keep our lights on and our air clean.
December 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
When it comes to clean energy for Minnesota’s future, Mike Newcome supports expanding nuclear power. Why? Because it’s one of the most effective ways to generate carbon-free electricity around the clock.
Nuclear energy works 24/7 to keep our lights on and our air clean.
Nuclear energy works 24/7 to keep our lights on and our air clean.
This is the heart of Mike Newcome's leadership.
He and his wife Marie opened their home to three incredible young people from Ukraine and their courage helped inspire Mike to run for Governor.
Two of them are back in Ukraine now and supporting Mike's run while dealing with the challenges of war.
He and his wife Marie opened their home to three incredible young people from Ukraine and their courage helped inspire Mike to run for Governor.
Two of them are back in Ukraine now and supporting Mike's run while dealing with the challenges of war.
December 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This is the heart of Mike Newcome's leadership.
He and his wife Marie opened their home to three incredible young people from Ukraine and their courage helped inspire Mike to run for Governor.
Two of them are back in Ukraine now and supporting Mike's run while dealing with the challenges of war.
He and his wife Marie opened their home to three incredible young people from Ukraine and their courage helped inspire Mike to run for Governor.
Two of them are back in Ukraine now and supporting Mike's run while dealing with the challenges of war.
This is devastating: state agencies “tolerating, if not tacitly allowing” fraud and ignoring the red flags.
Jay Reeves for State Auditor and Mike Newcome for Governor have talked extensively about how they will institute systems to flag potential fraud before the money is spent.
Jay Reeves for State Auditor and Mike Newcome for Governor have talked extensively about how they will institute systems to flag potential fraud before the money is spent.
December 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This is devastating: state agencies “tolerating, if not tacitly allowing” fraud and ignoring the red flags.
Jay Reeves for State Auditor and Mike Newcome for Governor have talked extensively about how they will institute systems to flag potential fraud before the money is spent.
Jay Reeves for State Auditor and Mike Newcome for Governor have talked extensively about how they will institute systems to flag potential fraud before the money is spent.
Ethics lawyer Richard Painter is right: We need an independent auditor.
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Ethics lawyer Richard Painter is right: We need an independent auditor.
Jay Reeves for State Auditor.
This role is important as Minnesota has seen repeated instances of waste, mismanagement, and fraud. Jay has real solutions, and his union background, military service, and proven ability to work with complex data make him the ideal person to protect taxpayers.
This role is important as Minnesota has seen repeated instances of waste, mismanagement, and fraud. Jay has real solutions, and his union background, military service, and proven ability to work with complex data make him the ideal person to protect taxpayers.
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Jay Reeves for State Auditor.
This role is important as Minnesota has seen repeated instances of waste, mismanagement, and fraud. Jay has real solutions, and his union background, military service, and proven ability to work with complex data make him the ideal person to protect taxpayers.
This role is important as Minnesota has seen repeated instances of waste, mismanagement, and fraud. Jay has real solutions, and his union background, military service, and proven ability to work with complex data make him the ideal person to protect taxpayers.
Endorsed candidate for Governor Mike Newcome will be on At Issue with Tom Hauser this Sunday morning. Be sure to tune in to KSTP at 10:00 a.m. to hear him discuss the race and our vision for Minnesota.
November 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Endorsed candidate for Governor Mike Newcome will be on At Issue with Tom Hauser this Sunday morning. Be sure to tune in to KSTP at 10:00 a.m. to hear him discuss the race and our vision for Minnesota.
The Forward Independence Party is proud to announce our first slate of endorsed candidates:
• Mike Newcome for Governor
• Kelly Doss for Congress in the 6th District
• Jay Reeves for State Auditor
All three will be formally introduced at a press conference on Thursday at the State Capitol.
• Mike Newcome for Governor
• Kelly Doss for Congress in the 6th District
• Jay Reeves for State Auditor
All three will be formally introduced at a press conference on Thursday at the State Capitol.
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The Forward Independence Party is proud to announce our first slate of endorsed candidates:
• Mike Newcome for Governor
• Kelly Doss for Congress in the 6th District
• Jay Reeves for State Auditor
All three will be formally introduced at a press conference on Thursday at the State Capitol.
• Mike Newcome for Governor
• Kelly Doss for Congress in the 6th District
• Jay Reeves for State Auditor
All three will be formally introduced at a press conference on Thursday at the State Capitol.
Party Co-Chair Phil Fuehrer nailed it. Public service is about working together to get things done.
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Party Co-Chair Phil Fuehrer nailed it. Public service is about working together to get things done.
Politicians spend more time chasing donations than solving problems. And when you think money is the most important thing, you're more likely to compromise your morals - because big donors usually expect to have a say in how you vote.
November 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Politicians spend more time chasing donations than solving problems. And when you think money is the most important thing, you're more likely to compromise your morals - because big donors usually expect to have a say in how you vote.
Our politics are paralyzed by corruption and hyper-partisanship, and we continue to prioritize the ultra-rich over working-class Americans. Those are all major issues that need to be addressed.
But while we do that, we can’t ignore this.
But while we do that, we can’t ignore this.
October 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Our politics are paralyzed by corruption and hyper-partisanship, and we continue to prioritize the ultra-rich over working-class Americans. Those are all major issues that need to be addressed.
But while we do that, we can’t ignore this.
But while we do that, we can’t ignore this.
We’ve reached a point where too many debates in politics are about winning, not solving problems.
October 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We’ve reached a point where too many debates in politics are about winning, not solving problems.
Workers get layoffs. Executives get leather seats on the jet.
The game is rigged because politicians trade laws for campaign checks.
#EndCitizensUnited
The game is rigged because politicians trade laws for campaign checks.
#EndCitizensUnited
October 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Workers get layoffs. Executives get leather seats on the jet.
The game is rigged because politicians trade laws for campaign checks.
#EndCitizensUnited
The game is rigged because politicians trade laws for campaign checks.
#EndCitizensUnited
"This is a mess... It's time to start putting a check next to some of those underfunded third party candidates."
October 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
"This is a mess... It's time to start putting a check next to some of those underfunded third party candidates."
Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸
Today we honor the workers who power our communities, the teachers, tradespeople, nurses, service workers, small business owners, and so many more. Your hard work keeps Minnesota moving forward.
Today we honor the workers who power our communities, the teachers, tradespeople, nurses, service workers, small business owners, and so many more. Your hard work keeps Minnesota moving forward.
September 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸
Today we honor the workers who power our communities, the teachers, tradespeople, nurses, service workers, small business owners, and so many more. Your hard work keeps Minnesota moving forward.
Today we honor the workers who power our communities, the teachers, tradespeople, nurses, service workers, small business owners, and so many more. Your hard work keeps Minnesota moving forward.
Yesterday’s tragedy is horrifying. We need to come together across party lines to confront the crisis of school shootings and put the safety of our kids above politics.
There are ideas across the political spectrum. Let’s bring all of them forward, debate them honestly, and take action.
There are ideas across the political spectrum. Let’s bring all of them forward, debate them honestly, and take action.
August 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Yesterday’s tragedy is horrifying. We need to come together across party lines to confront the crisis of school shootings and put the safety of our kids above politics.
There are ideas across the political spectrum. Let’s bring all of them forward, debate them honestly, and take action.
There are ideas across the political spectrum. Let’s bring all of them forward, debate them honestly, and take action.
The special election for House District 34B (Parts of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Champlin) is on September 16th.
We've had the privilege of getting to know @xpleeformnhouse.bsky.social and believe he's the right leader for this moment. Right now the community needs a respected voice of integrity.
We've had the privilege of getting to know @xpleeformnhouse.bsky.social and believe he's the right leader for this moment. Right now the community needs a respected voice of integrity.
August 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The special election for House District 34B (Parts of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Champlin) is on September 16th.
We've had the privilege of getting to know @xpleeformnhouse.bsky.social and believe he's the right leader for this moment. Right now the community needs a respected voice of integrity.
We've had the privilege of getting to know @xpleeformnhouse.bsky.social and believe he's the right leader for this moment. Right now the community needs a respected voice of integrity.
We need more political courage, and Richard is right to point out the last person to show it.
Dean Phillips said what others were afraid to: Joe Biden wasn’t up to running again and if no one steps up to primary him, Trump will win. Phillips gave up his seat in Congress to offer an alternative.
Dean Phillips said what others were afraid to: Joe Biden wasn’t up to running again and if no one steps up to primary him, Trump will win. Phillips gave up his seat in Congress to offer an alternative.
August 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We need more political courage, and Richard is right to point out the last person to show it.
Dean Phillips said what others were afraid to: Joe Biden wasn’t up to running again and if no one steps up to primary him, Trump will win. Phillips gave up his seat in Congress to offer an alternative.
Dean Phillips said what others were afraid to: Joe Biden wasn’t up to running again and if no one steps up to primary him, Trump will win. Phillips gave up his seat in Congress to offer an alternative.
Forward Independence is proud to endorse @jazzformayor.bsky.social for Mayor of Minneapolis.
A leader of character, integrity, and ability, Jazz represents a new generation of leadership - one committed to transparency, collaboration, and practical solutions that move the city forward.
A leader of character, integrity, and ability, Jazz represents a new generation of leadership - one committed to transparency, collaboration, and practical solutions that move the city forward.
July 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Forward Independence is proud to endorse @jazzformayor.bsky.social for Mayor of Minneapolis.
A leader of character, integrity, and ability, Jazz represents a new generation of leadership - one committed to transparency, collaboration, and practical solutions that move the city forward.
A leader of character, integrity, and ability, Jazz represents a new generation of leadership - one committed to transparency, collaboration, and practical solutions that move the city forward.
Big news: We’ve officially merged with the Independence-Alliance Party to build a stronger, united movement for Minnesota voters. Together, we’re creating a real third option in elections across the state.
Not Left. Not Right. Forward!
Not Left. Not Right. Forward!
July 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Big news: We’ve officially merged with the Independence-Alliance Party to build a stronger, united movement for Minnesota voters. Together, we’re creating a real third option in elections across the state.
Not Left. Not Right. Forward!
Not Left. Not Right. Forward!
With a $2 trillion budget deficit we are going to have to raise revenue. The ultra wealthy can afford to pay more.
May 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
With a $2 trillion budget deficit we are going to have to raise revenue. The ultra wealthy can afford to pay more.