The three candidates for governor in Minnesota met for a debate today in St. Paul, and argued over budget issues, health care and education. And then, at one point, a talking baby doll made an appearance.Republican Tom Emmer argued that both his opponents stood for bigger government and would hurt job growth in the state, while he advocated “redesigning government.” Emmer brought many of the issues raised back to the need for more jobs. The Democratic nominee, former U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton, said that “one of the key issues facing this next decade of leadership” is how to make health care affordable. He noted that “about half” of the people using Medicaid services in the state were children under 18, and touted his experience in public service. Horner positioned himself as an alternative to both of the major party candidates, arguing that the state needed a leader who can “forge consensus among the public, and bring that back to the legislature.”
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=119997