By the Phillip C. Parrish Campaign Team
September 16, 2025 – St. Paul, MN
Fellow Minnesotans, as Gov. Tim Walz announced his bid for a third term today, declaring he’s “staying in the fight” amid historic progress on family leave and education, the real battle lines are clearer than ever. But for too many of us, that “progress” feels like a scripted illusion – a continuation of the lies and exploitation that have drained our wallets, eroded our safety, and divided our communities for decades. The political elite, from DFL insiders to GOP establishment puppeteers, have long treated us as pawns in their power plays. They’ve pushed “safe” candidates, funneled corporate cash, and peddled false narratives through complicit media, all while fraud runs rampant and our virtues are weaponized against us.
Yet, something profound is shifting. The public is waking up. No longer content to be gaslit by paid agitators or top-down endorsements, everyday Minnesotans are demanding authenticity – fighters who expose the rot, not insiders who enable it. And in this awakening, Team Parrish is rising as the beacon of hope, drawing more supporters by the day who see in our campaign a path to real liberation.
The Elite’s Playbook: A Crowded Field of Insiders
Consider the sequence unfolding in the 2026 GOP gubernatorial primary: First, Kendall Qualls, the Black businessman with heavy corporate PAC backing, positioned as a “diversity” darling for suburban appeal but tied to the same donor networks that propped up past flops. Then, Kristin Robbins, the Maple Grove state Rep. and Nikki Haley ally, stepping in as the moderate establishment’s latest “rising voice” – a calculated move to counter Trump-aligned insurgents, despite warnings of base backlash over her anti-MAGA ties. Now, House Speaker Lisa Demuth is mulling a run, leveraging her legislative perch to consolidate elite resources and crowd out populists.
This isn’t organic; it’s orchestrated. Minnesota Republicans, desperate to end a 20-year drought at the governor’s mansion, are flooding the field with vetted insiders – Qualls with his 2022 near-endorsement, Robbins’ August launch, and Demuth’s insider heft – all backed by party bosses, donors, and media spotlights that feel more like infomercials than inspiration. It’s the same “phony populism” we’ve seen nationally: Wealthy networks posing as anti-elite while advancing their own oligarchic agendas, leaving the base feeling betrayed and sidelined.
But here’s the insight that’s electrifying our state: Voters are seeing through it. Polls and chatter show a surge in anti-incumbent fury, with grassroots Republicans rejecting “technocratic” picks in favor of genuine outsiders. As one analysis put it, the elite’s anti-establishment rhetoric is backfiring – they’re the ones getting exposed, and everyday folks are done with the “divide and conquer” tactics. From the 2022 endorsement wars between Qualls and Scott Jensen to today’s primary buzz, the message is clear: No more puppets. We’ve been lied to about soaring deficits, election integrity, and government “efficiency” – all while over $1 billion in fraud goes unchecked under the current regime.
Phillip C. Parrish: The Whistleblower Leading the Charge
Enter Phillip C. Parrish – retired Navy Lt. Commander with 21 years in counterterrorism and foreign policy, a true outsider who’s not waiting for permission to fight. As a whistleblower who exposed the massive daycare fraud scheme, Phil embodies the integrity Minnesotans crave. His Bold 100-Day Plan isn’t vague promises; it’s actionable: Slash income taxes by 5%, drop the gas tax by 5 cents, root out waste through independent audits, and prioritize public safety without partisan games. It’s servant leadership – right vs. wrong, not left vs. right – framed in a July KTTC interview that resonated deeply: “We’re breaking free from decades of fraud and division.”
Phil’s story weaves perfectly into this awakening. In a heartfelt open letter just yesterday, he laid bare the exploitation: “For too long, the true majority has sensed a painful truth: our kindness and virtues have been exploited by those with malicious intent. Evil actors have manipulated a small group… weaponized words, distorted emotions, and pushed false narratives to poison minds. Paid influencers, professional agitators, and a complicit legacy media have amplified their lies.” Their grip is slipping, he warns, leading to coercion and threats – but most who wake from these delusions recover with grace, ready to stand firm.
This isn’t rhetoric; it’s lived experience. At the Redwood County GOP forum on September 14 – alongside Qualls, Jensen, and Brad Kohler – Phil hammered election security and fraud prevention, drawing nods for how audits could save millions for taxpayers. Days earlier, at the Minnesota State Fair and Farmfest 2025, he logged over 3,000 miles in 15 days, speaking at 30+ events with 90% positive interactions. One supporter called him “courageous” after a raw chat and learning that the September 20 Unite for Parrish rally in Fosston has grown to a sold out crowd of over twelve hundred people.
The People’s Momentum: Flocking to Team Parrish
The insights from our campaign trail are undeniable: More and more Minnesotans are joining Team Parrish, tired of being played. Our County Ambassadors program is growing – a grassroots network empowering locals to spread the truth county by county. Online, the buzz is electric: Reposts of Phil’s calls to “take back control of your mind” and verify truths firsthand are surging, with supporters in St. Cloud and beyond rallying around anti-corruption themes.
And the calls to action are multiplying. Phil’s recent TikTok video on breaking societal chains – projecting biases and false narratives – has gone viral among conservatives hungry for hope. His August push condemning AG Keith Ellison’s lapses and launching a Lt. Gov. search sparked fresh endorsements from activists. In a state where Walz’s 2022 win was razor-thin (52-45%), Phil’s anti-elite lane – one of six declared candidates – is carving deep: Mission 2026 is mobilizing, with Spaces chats and meetups turning skeptics into soldiers.
This influx isn’t coincidence; it’s convergence. As Phil wrote in “Breaking Free: Overcoming Societal Chains with Hope and Truth,” society imposes “heavy chains” of manipulation, but liberation comes through discernment and direct truth-seeking. Voters are living that now, ditching filtered feeds for firsthand encounters – and finding in Phil a leader who delivers, not divides.
A Reckoning for the Liars – And a Rally for the Awakened
Minnesotans, you’ve been lied to long enough. Exploited by deficits that balloon while families struggle, by “progress” that masks betrayal (like Walz’s vaccine mandates as “political theater,” per Phil’s takedown). The elite’s era is ending because you’re waking up – questioning, verifying, and choosing fighters over fakes. Team Parrish isn’t just gaining ground; it’s becoming the groundswell, with hundreds turning out, thousands engaging, and momentum building toward a 2026 upset.
Join us. Become a County Ambassador at parrish4mn.com. Donate, volunteer, share the truth. Together, we’ll audit the fraud, cut the taxes, secure our elections, and restore Minnesota as a beacon of freedom – not exploitation.
The awakening is here. The team is growing. And with your help, Phillip C. Parrish will be the governor who puts people first.
For more, visit parrish4mn.com or follow @phillipcparrish on X.
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