Because when one thinks of freedom-loving Americans, Keith Ellison is the first name that comes to mind.

PETER SLEN, C-SPAN host: Your district borders Michele Bachmann’s.

ELLISON: Sure does. And you know, I get along fine with Michele, and she and I were state legislators together, and interpersonally, we’re fine. But of course our views couldn’t be any more different that they are. You know, we just see the world in a fundamentally different light.

I believe in inclusion of all Americans, no matter what religion, what color, what race, whoever you are. If you’re an American, you’re good enough for me.

I believe that we need working-class prosperity, not rich prosperity — they’re already doing fine — but working-class prosperity. Economic policies, taxes, consumer protection, wages, labor laws, unions that’ll give people a chance.

I also really believe that the government should stay out of people’s private personal affairs, like whether they’re gonna have a family, who they’re gonna marry. The government should protect people’s rights.

I think on those things Michele and I don’t agree. Probably, down the line, she would probably say no to everything I just said. But I believe in liberty and justice for all, no exceptions, you know, everybody, all religions, all colors, all faiths.

HT: Newsbusters