Barden says Swanson is ACORN’s favorite Attorney General
Republicans unanimously endorsed Chris Barden for Minnesota Attorney General. Barden spent the first part of his speech saying he'd remake the office of Attorney General. He said he'll represent the poor and needy as well as businesses who hire workers and provide jobs.
Barden then criticized current Attorney General Lori Swanson suggesting she cares more for the now defunct community organization.
"I will not be like the current Attorney General who seems to care more for Acorn than the rest of us."
He also ripped Swanson for declining to sue the federal government over the constitutionality of the federal health care law.
"When your lawyer fails to defend you, you fire them and get a better lawyer," Barden said.
Here's his full speech:
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