Sutton says party debt a result of 2010 election
Former Minnesota Republican Party Chair Tony Sutton, who abruptly resigned his position earlier this month, issued a statement on his Facebook page defending the party's finances during his time in charge.
Sutton's statement came a few hours after members of the party's executive committee said the Minnesota GOP is nearly $2 million in debt.
Here's Sutton's statement:
"The Party's debt situation is a reflection of a hard fought election combined with a difficult small dollar fundraising environment. The legislative majorities won in 2010 were worth it and the people of this state are better off for those GOP majorities. I am confident that the Party will overcome its debt and have a successful 2012 election cycle."
Note: Sutton did not return a call today to discuss the party's finances.
Update: Sutton sent me an e-mail that included his statement. He also said he won't provide additional comment.
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