I am hearing from well placed Capitol sources that Hatch's running mate will be Judi Dutcher. Now this has been talked of for quite some time now, but I am hearing from someone who has heard from inside the campaign.
This is an obvious strategy (Dutcher is a former Republican and as a woman) to soften up Hatch's image and reach out to those voters feeling disenfranchised and wanting to vote for Peter Hutchinson.
We will wait and see if this tip is true, but I trust my source!
June 13, 2006 at 12:59 pm
[...] Mike Hatch may have picked a running mate, according to MN Governor. I am hearing from well placed Capitol sources that Hatch’s running mate will be Judi Dutcher. Now this has been talked of for quite some time now, but I am hearing from someone who has heard from inside the campaign. [...]
June 22, 2006 at 4:37 pm
[...] Flashback: Remember that I received a very credible tip saying his choice for a running mate was definitely Judi Dutcher. [...]
June 25, 2006 at 11:37 am
[...] Hatch has chosen Judi Dutcher as his running mate. Anyone who has been even remotely following the DFL race for governor should not be surprised by this choice. It has been the worst kept secret in politics as of late. I confirmed this almost two weeks ago from a very reliable source. [...]