 Political outsider and candidate for the U.S. Senate Bob Anderson has been traveling across greater Minnesota campaigning and he made a stop in Bemidji. Anderson, who was a dental technician from Hastings, ran for Congress in 2008 as an independent. But now he says he came to the Republican Party because of President Trump. He's vying for the seat that was vacated by Al Franken and is out stomping for votes ahead of the primary. His Republican opponent, Karen Housley is seeking the same seat. He says that his unwavering support of the president gives him an advantage. I'm an outsider and she's been in the Senate. I'm not happy with what our legislature has been doing and either are the other people around Minnesota. We differ on the president. I don't waffle. I came to the party because of the president. She likes to play the fence. You can't do that. People are looking for real transparent candidates. They see that in me and I challenge you all the time. Let's have a debate. What do you got to worry about? I'm a dental technician. No, I know what's going on because I work next to my constituents. Anderson says if he does not win the primary that he would endorse the Republican candidate who does for U.S. Senate. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.