Brod suspends gubernatorial “exploration”
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State Rep. Laura Brod is suspending her nascent run for governor. She announced her plans with this letter on her facebook page:
Friends,
Over the past month, I have been talking to friends, family and activists
about what it will take to win next year's election for Governor. I have
been truly humbled by the support and encouragement so many have given to
me. In just a few short weeks, a talented group of volunteers formed and
laid out a winning plan for 2010. As I am out and about, I am often asked
the question, "Are you going to run for Governor, Laura?" It is with this
question in mind that I write you today.
Recently I went in to the doctor for a yearly check up, and unfortunately,
found that I had some results from routine diagnostic tests which were
concerning. Last week, a second opinion confirmed what I originally learned
and set forth a treatment plan, after which I am certain I will get a clean
bill of health. Over the holiday weekend, my family and I decided right now
is not the right time to begin a campaign for the Governor so we are
suspending the conversations I have been having related to the potential of
my candidacy so we can focus our energy where it needs to be and will
evaluate where things are at in late summer.
For us, as Republicans and more importantly, for our state, the stakes could
not be higher. The outcome to the Governor's race will shape Minnesota's
direction for a generation as well as the national landscape as we redraw
our Congressional districts following the 2010 Census. Anyone who seeks the
Governor's office must understand that wanting to "be" Governor isn't
enough. The person must have a well-defined plan that goes beyond just
talking points for what they want to "do" as Governor. The candidate who
deserves our Republican endorsement for Governor will be the one who leads a
spirited discussion about bold ideas and real solutions. No matter who ends
up getting in the large field of candidates for Governor, I look forward to
that discussion.
Over the next several weeks, I will be sharing my ideas for solutions and
asking you for your input about where we need to go as a state to address
the challenges that Minnesota faces now and into the future. We need all
hands on deck to pull together our best ideas for how we can persuade
Minnesotans that we have better solutions to positively impact their
families in both the short and long term and get our state back on track. I
believe this is the ultimate path to victory in November 2010; it is how we
can win and chart a positive course for the future of Minnesota. One
delegate I spoke with put it best: "When we act like them, they win. When
we act like us, we win!
I look forward to seeing you along the way.
Warm regards,
Laura Brod
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