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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Recent Pete Stauber (5/20) interview with Hannah Davis, Union Times, as part of what i call a "face-saving farewell tour." Two points of information affirming imminent Stauber retirement: 1. His friend, Golden, is leaving 2. Won't defend Trump's rhetoric Not running. Bidding farewell.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
STAUBER WATCH: MN candidate filing day 3 of 14: Still no Pete. Tell him to "enjoy retirement" on his Facebook: share.google/LL6f4uRh0deq... Like many other Republicans, he doesn't want to back trump for 32 more months. We can compel his early retirement, or beat him in November.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Welcome back, @duluthnews.bsky.social. After one month away, as a paid subscriber, I'm glad you are back on Bluesky. I hope city and regional neighbors on Bluesky go to follow @duluthnews.bsky.social to show our appreciation, keep them engaged here, and maybe off pull off X/Twitter one day.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Example: congrats to Nisswa, MN for reporting the highest per return Total Income on 1040s in MN-8 CD with average $143K propelled by 330 returns over $200K with average $670K. The power of data by tax form field, by zip code, by income. For free, from me to you. What can you find? What's gotta go?
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Roger that 10-4. Just found it odd so many news outlets were using $1.7B as opposed to $1.8B. That $100M difference can buy a lot of corruption itself - like an entire year of US House salaries! Here's a CNBC example:
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Conserve gas, save cash? Bike to school!
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
HR 3069, not 3609, which was my original question:
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Who do we love, America? Its the Minnesota Waterfowl Primary. Your VOTE counts: A. Minnesota Loon B. Wood duck C. Parking Lot Seagull Vote in the DFL Primary August 11th!
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
This HR 3609? I think you may not be hearing, or may be requiring the performative pledge gesture. I just happen to think the pledge, the power for SPUHC will come from the individual acts of legislative members and designing an interoperable system vs public pledges that offer 'easy way out.'
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Kimberly: 1) I respect that you are a) active on Bluesky b) HC-focused 2) I agree Trina's digital presence is purposefully vague, prob designed/steered by consultants 3) her latest forum answers do support universal Healthcare (my interpret) 4) Is Dr. Wendell Smith top/sole issue 5) My website:
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
WEEKEND AT BERNIES 4: "Long-Covid Pete Completes his Congressional Farewell Tour." This man is RETIRED people. Go to Facebook and wish him a happy retirement when he walks away from it all in June to be replaced by the next GOP clone who inherits an uncontested primary and $1.0M+. He's cooked.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Article 5, Section 17, conduct:
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I don't refer to a fair representation rule - that's your words- but the constitutional "inclusion policy" posted on convention doors, walks from Article 5, Section 1. Then I point to consequences for "intimidation." The DFL will exempt themselves from anti-bullying idea to boo primary goers. Crazy!
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
State convention delegates are set at 1200 in the constitution, and that metes out to 150 per CD, which is about 3000:1 minimum voters-to-delegates ratio. Bring it up to DFLers and you are persona non grata. It's just math and there's math that is more democratic by principle: primary elections.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Vote in 2026, several great options going to primary.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Respect your opinions on qualifications but having gotten to know both Trina, Luke as well as other candidates in the race, several of which - including me - who declared intentions for a primary: I see noble, passionate personalities with different lived experiences. We're all working for MN CD8.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
If you support any of DFL primary candidates, ask Katie Phang to moderate a US HOUSE (MN-8) forum in Duluth, MN in June at the post below. TRINA SWANSON LUKE GULBRANSON DR. WENDELL SMITH DEBRA TOPPING JP MCBRIDE BOB HELLAND (ME) KATIE PHANG (MODERATOR) Make Stauber famous.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Katie: Would you host a forum in Duluth, MN for Trina Swanson (endorsed Democrat), Luke Gulbranson (TV famous), and me, Bob Helland (whistleblower) who are running the next, hottest primary election? #flipmn8 We need some national attention to put heat on "Big Money Mining Boundary Waters" guy.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
He finished his purpose. He's done amd knows it. He's of no use to Republicans anymore, is set to lose, and so will retire on June 2 after blocking the GOP primary dash. This is a retiree, not a serious congressperson during these times of war and famine.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Pete Stauber gonna retire June 2. Spread the word. Vote for Bob.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Linda knows wassup.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Tell me this man, hiding behind dark sunglasses, is not retiring after he blocks the nomination June 2 like a dutiful team player. Yeah, Rep. Pete Stauber is running alright: away from Trump and towards retirement! #openseat #petesretreat
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
As lumberjack looking-guy at the end of this table of pro-BWCA Dem challengers in CD8 (sans Gulbranson) I love this image. It captures the new level of respect new candidates bring to 2026. Anishinaabe water-protector Debra Topping ("Hello my relatives!") rises to greet our forum. Fun race in MN-8!!
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Guys...guys... it finally happened. And you know what? I really enjoyed meeting, talking to, and looking forward towards what's best for our district with Luke Gulbranson and other candidates, too, including Dr. Wendell Smith. Who wants a little more of this from May to August? #SaunaTalks?
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I gave my best in Biwabik. Locals pronounce it with strong Bye syllable. Great fries, burger at pub. (Small mustard incident.) I'll be back! As candidates learn from each other, adapt, and play off one another, our DFL (Dems in MN) coalition candidates to #UnseatPete gain strength. Beautiful moon.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
If you're looking for the candidate who will look MAGA Republican Rep. PETE STAUBER in the eye and call him a "fraud" to his face... Hi! I'm BOB HELLAND and I'd be honored to represent the state of Minnesota in the 120th Congress. Watch it on NNN: www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/04/24/8...
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Three of the most well-known BILLIONAIRES are my exact age: 41. SAM ALTMAN MARK ZUCKERBERG LEBRON JAMES Their billions, public image make them GENERATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES. They speak for you, for me. For us working 9 to 5, employees with families and the struggle class, who REPRESENTS US? #MN
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Cleaning up Congress and the White House in 2027 will be a dirty job under a bright spotlight. In Minnesota, that's the kind of work we do for fun on our weekends! Let me do the hot, sweaty, dirty, heavy lifting for you in Washington DC. ELECT BOB HELLAND TO THE HOUSE bob4mn.com #patdean
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We've got an anti-Stauber DEM/DFL House forum with 8 candidates in MN-8 (think Boundary Waters). The only candidate not coming today is a Reality TV player getting free MSNOW and CNN airplay. I'm in SERIOUS NEED of non-money, real-people to fight billion dollars corporate messaging? IS THAT YOU?
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Need a congress with brains and balls, Ronan. Please add visibility to my candidacy while MSNOW interviews reality stars. 120th is around the corner... bsky.app/profile/bobh...
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
YES. I am the anti-gambling anti-corruption anti-fraud anti-MegaHostileTech candidate we need <desperately> in Congress. Here's MN examples I've collected: HYPOTHETICAL: I like Matt Little (a lot) - Should his sphere make bets on his candidate decision/outcome? (Hypothetical) Would love his view.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Ladies and gentlemen: THIS is why I am running for Congress. We are doomed if we force AI onto society without protections (and taxes) while making Sam Altman a trillionaire. DOOMED. The painful, eye-searing Agony and Irony of AI, juxtaposed. #AI #Agony #Irony
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Happy Spring, Planters! 🪴 Up in Duluth this time of year, our starter plants are still cozy inside and the Red Wagon migration brings 12cu yds of dirt! The official tester inspects quality by climbing the dirt mountain, starting the offload. That's just #Duluth. How do y'all do it, and where from?
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
CD8 DFL cand Bob Helland "raging against" the Keith Ellison election influence-machine. Here's the DFL local unit statement to me and why I take objection to Ellison's narrow endorsement. Chair Carlbom "If you are a transformational candidate, then you will break through." Let's break shit.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Can you name this band?
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
DFLFGO!!! Let's get it, DFL! #FlipTheSwitch I am Bob Helland and I approve this message. (I would also buy a ticket to this band's show.) Stauber gonna quit before May 19. Watch this space.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Can you explain "Break Blue"? My Minnesota (MN-8) competitor paid the WA-based consultant $11K of the 55K raised (20%) and total spending 33K (33%). I saw your name in the client list, but not hers. In my mind, these are those problematic, low-ROI national consultants. Consult-fundraise-Consult
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Please consider also someone in the race who has more state, local, and federal government and election expertise. 🤔 Even a parrot can repeat the talking points of political news punditry and yes as a candidate not offered national spotlights, I know precisely the MSNOW interview. Any suggestions?
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Your informed national spotlight will counteract the uninformed national spotlight on this race and ready to flip district, MN-8. Help me get on MSNOW with you like Reality TV star Luke Gulbranson did, and we'll talk Day 1 impeachment. Please let @gtconway.bsky.social know this is a cool idea!
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
MINNESOTA NEEDS THIS: We have an 8 candidate democratic challenger forum in Duluth, MN at the UMD university campus, 4/23 Montague Hall @5pm We want to protect Boundary Waters from GOP Pete Stauber, impeach Trump,the good stuff. This guy just wants to see Katy Tur at Summer House. (Not showing up)
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Good news, fam. Katy Tur at @ms.now owes me an on-camera interview! What day/time works well for you, Katy? If you cared about Colbert and the "equal time" rule... If you cared about Kimmel and the FCC racket... Then you will care about THIS. Don't let this slide, America. bob4mn.com
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Enjoying "Women in Science Forum" at Duluth's Great Lakes Aquarium. Talented WDIO weather reporters talking about the rigor and reward of the job.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Hi, Bob Helland here. The only CD8 DFL candidate who will engage directly on Bluesky, build his own website, and refuse any monetary donations out of principle. As a swimmer, climber, camper, dad who values the economics of ecology over the economics of extraction: the BWCA is safe in my hands.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
But how many sauna push-ups can he do? I'll be the Hansel to his Zoolander. bob4mn.com #VoteForBob #Walkoff #Zoolander #RFKJRapproved
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Me and Luke Gulbranson competing for the DFL congressional nomination in Minnesota: Yeah, I'll be the Hansel to his Zoolander. bob4mn.com
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
How am I going to reshape a divided America? Me to America:
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
I am going to frame and hang this picture in my congressional office one day. IYKYK Setting: April 25th, 2014, Minnpost Minnroast GOP CD6 Candidate Tom Emmer DFL Senator Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social IND Candidate for SoS Bob Helland That dude in the middle kills me lol let's find that dude
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Who is leading ahead of the next FEC quarterly release due this week? Not great news for DFL challengers who want to win a money game. (Hint: I do not.) I'll shine a bright spotlight like Power BI on financial data.
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
How many federal candidates have launched a campaign website in a Power BI public page? You can use the FEC copied to my site to inquire 45 years of candidate campaign financing and learn more about the wizard behind the curtain. Check it out: bob4mn.com
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Just Bob @bobhelland.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
A: Join a bluegrass band. Make $100/week vs pay $1,000 week. Bonus: get a free taste of humanity.
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