http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/Hot_Dish_Politics.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aU1yDEmP:QMDCinchO7DUFrom the DFL chair Brian Melendez:
“The Republican Party today blessed the more inflammatory of its two leading candidates and, swayed by a last-minute personal appeal from former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, endorsed state representative Tom Emmer as the Republican gubernatorial candidate. Emmer made news last week when he joined other Republican legislators in proposing a state constitutional amendment that would let a legislative minority block federal legislation in Minnesota. He made news this week when he embraced immigration proposals that even staunch conservatives say go too far. And while he was grandstanding for his Tea Party base about wedge issues, Minnesotans continue to struggle with economic hardships amidst historic job losses.
“Minnesota needs balanced leadership founded on strong policy and vision rather than political posturing. Emmer has continually chosen divisive partisan rhetoric over sound policy, choosing to throw temper tantrums on the House floor instead of putting in the hard work and compromise to deliver results for Minnesotans.
“During these difficult economic times, not only has Tom Emmer failed to propose or support a plan for job creation, he has promised to cut jobs in the state workforce. And his record of opposition to jobs bills in the state legislature speaks for itself.
“The last thing Minnesotans need is another four years of failed Republican policies that have saddled our state with a historic budget deficit, raised property taxes on hardworking citizens, and crippled state programs that Minnesotans rely on. We’re looking forward to this year’s election, and having Margaret Anderson Kelliher make history — and then make policy and help save jobs — as the next governor of Minnesota.”
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