Arne backs Horner
Former Republican Gov. Arne Carlson announced this morning that he's backing Tom Horner's campaign for governor. Horner, of the Independence Party, will travel the state with Carlson today. Here's the release:
Governor Carlson endorses, travels state with Horner
This morning former Minnesota Governor Arne H. Carlson endorsed Independence Party gubernatorial candidate Tom Horner. Gov. Carlson gave Horner his enthusiastic support this morning on KARE-11 TV's Sunrise program before heading to press conferences in Rochester, St. Cloud and on the steps of the State Capitol. Following a press conference coinciding with a public meet and greet in Rochester, Gov. Carlson and Horner will travel by bus to the south steps of the capitol for a major press conference.
Please join us for today's public events:
Rochester Art Center, Grand Lobby -- 9 a.m. press conference
State Capitol, south steps - 12 p.m. press conference
St. Cloud Public Library, Mississippi Room - 3 p.m.
Gov. Carlson cited Minnesota's dire financial situation in his announcement. Carlson pointed out that the current record $5.8 billion deficit is the product of poor fiscal management dating back to 2003, when lawmakers began to rely on one-time money to fix long-term budget holes rather than make the tough decisions necessary to address the structural shortfall. Carlson said Horner's budget plan is a mix of "realism and redesign" and that Horner is the only candidate in the race who has the vision, plan and capabilities to restore financial integrity to the state.
"If you believe, as I do, that our problems are too large and the other candidates too extreme to be trusted with the future of the state, this election demands we take another path," said Carlson.
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