Entenza, Kelliher respond to gubernatorial poll

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Matt Entenza and DFL-endorsed Margaret Anderson Kelliher responded to results of an MPR/Humphrey Institute poll that showed former Sen. Mark Dayton leading the pack in the race, edging out even GOP candidate Tom Emmer. Both downplayed the results while subtly jabbing their opponents.

“Our opponents in this race have had their opportunity to introduce themselves to voters, and this poll reflects that. While our internal numbers show the race much closer, this race is just getting started,” said Entenza’s campaign manager, Dave Colling. “This campaign is about who has the vision to lead Minnesota through tough times. We are excited to present Matt’s vision for growing our economy and providing the best education in the world to our kids and engaging our opponents in how to make Minnesota great again.”

Meanwhile Kelliher, speaker of the Minnesota House, responded:

“While I have been at the Capitol standing up to Tim Pawlenty and radical Republicans like Tom Emmer, my opponents have been spending their own personal fortunes to get a head start in this race.

“But I know that’s not how you earn the support, or the votes of Minnesotans. Paul Wellstone taught me at a young age how to organize Minnesotans around a cause, and inspire communities to achieve something better.

“That’s why I am building a people powered campaign for governor. We’re going to win this election door-by-door, voter-by-voter. Together with Minnesotans, we are going to win. Because this campaign is about more than one person, it’s about one Minnesota.

“That’s what I’m fighting for. That’s how we will close the chapter on Tim Pawlenty, and build a better Minnesota.”