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Seifert only governor candidate with own State Fair booth

By Chris Steller | 08.07.09 | 12:39 pm

Of nearly 40 announced or possible candidates for governor in 2010, only one will have his own booth at the 2009 Minnesota State Fair. In fact, not counting Minnesota’s sitting U.S. senators, Republican state Rep. Marty…

Who’s in for 2010: Third party contenders

By Paul Demko | 06.29.09 | 1:25 pm

The 2010 gubernatorial contest will not be a two-party affair. With no clear favorites on either the Democratic or Republican side of the aisle, the political climate is potentially ripe for a third-party candidate to gain a toehold in the race.