Planned Parenthood backs Kelliher
Planned Parenthood's Political Action Fund announced today that the group is backing Democrat Margaret Anderson Kelliher's bid for governor. Kelliher, the DFL endorsed candidate, is running in the DFL primary against former U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton and former legislator Matt Entenza.
The organization first made the announcement in a fundraising invite that touts Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle as the main speaker.
"Margaret has been a devoted champion for women and women's health her entire career and it was time to reward that," said Tim Stanley, with Planned Parenthood.
Stanley said his organization will be working to help Kelliher win the DFL primary against Dayton and Entenza.
Planned Parenthood dubs itself as "the nation's leading sexual and reproductive health care provider and advocate." The group also lobbies heavily to ensure abortion remains legal in the U.S.
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, a group opposed to legalized abortion, issued a news release criticizing Kelliher when she won the DFL endorsement in April. MCCL says Republican Tom Emmer is the only candidate in the race with a 100% pro-life voting record.
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