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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Ramstad noncommittal on run for governor

Former Republican Congressman Jim Ramstad was noncommittal when asked if he’s exploring a possible run for governor. “This is not the week to talk about my future plans. This is the week to praise and thank Gov. Pawlenty for his outstanding leadership during these challenging times and I appreciate, just like most Minnesotans, the great…
by Tom Scheck

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Two more Republicans express interest

Two more Republicans have confirmed they are at least considering a run for governor. Rep. Laura Brod, R-New Prague, said Gov. Tim Pawlenty is a model of reform to build upon. With Pawlenty not seeking a third term, Brod said the open seat is a rare opportunity. “I’m sure that there’s going to be many,…
by Tim Pugmire

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Walz not interested in gov run

Even though he said he wasn’t interested, speculation has surfaced again that DFL Rep. Tim Walz may be interested in running for governor. Walz said he’s not interested: “I am content and honored to represent the people of the first district and that’s exactly where I would like to stay as long as they’ll have…
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Seifert stepping as Minority Leader, “considering” run for gov.

GOP House Minority Leader Marty Seifert said he’s stepping down MN House Minority Leader. In a news release, Seifert said “I am grateful and appreicative to my fellow Republicans for trusting me with the opportunity to lead such a wonderful group of public servants.” When asked about his political future, Seifert said “I am considering…
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The Daily Digest: 6-3-09

Choose your own adventure time! Which campaign trail are you more interested in following? The campaign for president, which could include Gov. Pawlenty, or the campaign for governor, which won’t include him? Gov. Pawlenty announced he won’t run for a third term and said “I’m not ruling anything in or out” when asked about a…
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Raise your hand if you’re not running

I asked that question of GOP Sen. David Senjem, GOP Rep. Marty Seifert, GOP Sen. David Hann and GOP Sen. Michelle Fischbach (not pictured) after Gov. Pawlenty announced he wouldn’t run for a third term. No one raised their hand. A source close to Seifert said you should keep him on the list. Pawlenty’s announcement…
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Pawlenty steps aside

Pawlenty steps aside

Gov. Pawlenty closed the door on running for a third term but left open the possibility that he could run for president in 2012. Here’s the audio of his news conference: UPDATE: You can also watch the first few minutes of his announcement here.
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Ethics committee clears Gardner

Here’s the release: HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEE FINDS NO PROBABLE CAUSE FOR ETHICS VIOLATION AGAINST GARDNER This afternoon through a unanimous and bipartisan motion, the House Ethics Committee found no probable cause of an ethics violation against Rep. Paul Gardner. Instead, pursuant to Rule 9 of the House Committee on Ethics, Rules and Procedures, the majority…
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Latest list

AP is reporting that state Sen. David Hann, state Sen. Geoff Michel, Rep. Marty Seifert, Rep. Paul Kohls and former state legislator Charlie Weaver are interested in a run for governor. Former State Auditor Pat Anderson says she’s interested in running and will announce in a month or two. Michelle Marston, campaign manager for Congresswoman…
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