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hifiguy

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7. Arne was not bad at all.

Reply to Brickbat (Reply #6)

Wed Feb 8, 2012, 11:53 AM

Feb 2012

He's what MN Repubs used to be - moderately conservative fiscally and moderately liberal on social issues. The Jebusoids hated Arne passionately, you will remember, and their feelings were reciprocated in full by Arne.

Back in '04 Carlson and former Repub Gov. Elmer L. Anderson both endorsed John Kerry. I think former Repub US Senator Dave Durenberger did as well.

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