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3. I just heard somewhere that she doesn't want the job long term.

Thu Dec 7, 2017, 08:11 PM

Dec 2017

Why appoint someone who won't run in 2018?

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question, since al fell on his sword, who would replace him? [View all] DonCoquixote Dec 2017 OP

Where is Mineral Man? old guy Dec 2017 #1

His replacement would be selected by Governor Dayton; EarthFirst Dec 2017 #2

I just heard somewhere that she doesn't want the job long term. phylny Dec 2017 #3

See below. Because the voters have the right to choose their candidate The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #5

The governor is appointing the lieutenant governor to keep the seat warm The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #4

Thanks! nt EarthFirst Dec 2017 #6

The voters should have a chance to vote The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #9