Monday, January 29, 2018

Bad News/Good News (UPDATE: He gone)

Bad News: Current Attorney General of Minnesota Lori Swanson will seek reelection.




That's not to say GOP candidate Doug Wardlow isn't completely qualified for the job. He absolutely is. However, a Republican has not been elected to this post since 1966. Regardless of how favorable the political climate has been for Republicans in a given election cycle, incumbency (and name recognition) has been the proverbial ace in the hole for this particular office over the past half century.

The good news though? This likely ends the candidacy of the deplorable Ryan Winkler.

And there was much rejoicing.

UPDATE: It's official. Ry Ry says bye bye.



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3 comments:

Mr. D said...

It also ends the speculation concerning Keith Ellison pursuing the position. Swanson is a hack, but she’s not nearly as execrable as either Winkler or Ellison.

Brad Carlson said...

Right or wrong, I never took the Ellison rumors seriously.

Mr. D said...

Right or wrong, I never took the Ellison rumors seriously.

I assumed trial balloons were in the air.