Mathematical error makes Senate nominee look foolish

Winona incumbent Senator Jeremy
Miller calls out his opponent for “lies”

Another Republican is blasting his opponent for lying. No, it has nothing to do with Donald Trump.

This is one in the Senate race between between Jon Pieper (D-Lanesboro) and incumbent Sen. Jeremy Miller (R-Winona).

Campaign literature distributed by  Pieper regarding Miller’s voting record has been proven false.

“This is my third election cycle,” Miller said. “I’ve seen some misleading statements. I’ve seen some negative campaign rhetoric. But to see somebody just flat out lie, I’ve not seen this, at least against me.”

Miller says he is focused on the issues, and will not be dragged down into fighting dirty to win the election.

The accusations from Pieper’s camp was that Miller missed 80 votes during a legislative session from May 11-18. 

Records indicate that isn’t the case in more than one way. First, there were 76 votes. Second, Miller voted in 75 of them. He skipped one because of a conflict of interest.

Pieper blamed the error on the Democratic Senate Caucus’ information, and then also his staff’s calculations. He was, of course, not happy about the error.

“It’s really disappointing that he would stoop down to this level of dirty politics,” Miller said.

Don’t expect Miller to stoop to Pieper’s level – though this is more about math, than stooping. Had the accusations been fact, there would have been merit to ask for reasons as to why votes were missed.

Miller says he is focused on the issues and will not be dragged down into fighting dirty to win the election.

“I think you really have to question the integrity and motives of a candidate of public office who flat out lies,” Miller said.