Oberstar backing Rukavina
DFL Congressman Jim Oberstar is backing Tom Rukavina's campaign for governor. Oberstar announced on a conference call today that he's backing Rukavina because they've worked together on creating jobs for the iron ore and wood fiber industries, for community service and the needs of the Iron Range communities.
"Tom Rukavina has been a consistent solid and persistent voice for the people of northeastern Minnesota," Oberstar said. "He's seen hard times on the Iron Range and knows the value of a job."
Oberstar, from Chisholm, is the second member of Minnesota's congressional delegation to back a candidate. DFL Rep. Keith Ellison is backing Matt Entenza's campaign. DFL Rep. Betty McCollum was backing Steve Kelley, who dropped out of the race in February.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann and GOP Rep. John Kline said they won't support a candidate until after the GOP endorsing convention.
UPDATE
Here's the conference call audio:
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