Interesting Comparison on Ramstad’s Retirement

While looking to see if the newest DFL press release had been added to the DFL website yet, I saw the press release regarding Representative Jim Ramstad’s retirement on there.

“Representative Jim Ramstad has been an important voice for the Third Congressional District and the entire state of Minnesota in Washington throughout his nine terms in Congress.

“In an era of increasingly divisive politics, Congressman Ramstad has consistently worked across the aisle to get things done for Minnesota. As DFLers, we appreciated his personal friendship with the late Senator Paul Wellstone and Sheila Wellstone. In addition, all Minnesotans can be grateful for Representative Ramstad’s relentless advocacy with regard to alcoholism and addiction issues and his tireless work for mental-health parity. In these fields, he leaves an important legacy.

“The Minnesota DFL Party thanks Representative Ramstad for his hard work and dedication on behalf of Minnesota.”

I decided to see what the Republican Party had to say about Representative Ramstad’s retirement.

“Representative Jim Ramstad has been an extraordinary public servant and a true giant on behalf of all Minnesotans. Beyond his many accomplishments as a public official, Jim is an exemplary human being and a treasured friend. I wish Jim and his family all the best in the years ahead.”

One sounds like they know him and are actually sad to see him go, and the other sounds like a half-assed Hallmark card — I’ll leave the distinction up to you.