Emmer in Breezy Tonight

Republican endorsed candidate Tom Emmer is meeting with supporters in Breezy Point this evening.  He is scheduled to attend a pig roast at the Commander Restaurant and Bar at 5 p.m. 

He has been spending part of his day deflecting flack he has received over his comment that tips ought to be considered in the hourly wage of waiters and waitresses.  Emmer says servers would make more money with a tip credit than what they make today.  He says twin cities restaurant owners have told him they have some servers who make $100 thousand a year.

Emmer tells KLKS News, he is not looking to cut the hourly wage.  He says he wants them to be successful.