Dayton and Pawlenty meet

Pawlenty and Dayton newser from tommy scheck on Vimeo.

Gov. Pawlenty and Gov.-elect Mark Dayton met behind closed doors today to discuss Pawlenty's transition to power. The Republican governor and the Democrat elected to succeed him met one day after the race for governor ended. The two had a cordial meeting and refrained from the criticism they aimed at each other during the campaign.

"While we do disagree on matters" Dayton said. "We understand that's the greatness and the strength of our democracy. Countries that only have one political party or one leader to choose from, they have far worse governments than we are so privileged to have in this country."

The meeting is a pivot in power to the next governor. Pawlenty said he instructed his staff to make themselves available to Dayton and his staff.

"Whatever Gov.-elect Dayton needs, we're going to get it to him promptly and professionally and fully as we can," Pawlenty said.

Dayton made his first hire of his administration. He announced that MnDOT Commissioner Tom Sorel will remain in that job.

Pawlenty and Dayton take questions from tommy scheck on Vimeo.

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