WCCO, KTTC TV
October 19, 2009
Humphrey Senior Fellow Steve Kelley announced his second bid for governor on Monday, this time refusing to rule out a primary election campaign if the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party backs another candidate. Without naming names, Kelley went on to criticize the Republicans running to succeed Pawlenty for focusing on budget cuts.
"I hear other candidates for governor and I think how narrowly and fearfully they see Minnesota's future," Kelley said. "I dare to see a Minnesota rich in opportunity for all Minnesotans, that embraces our diversity and a Minnesota that enlivens the individual and the common good."