Hutchinson Endorsed

Peter Hutchinson accepted the IP's endorsement yesterday easily knocking off Pam Ellison, who will challenge him in the party's September primary.  I would honestly like to see Ellison win the primary because she would fun to run against.  The woman is certifiably nuts from what I witnessed. 

The convention was interesting to say the least.  The crowd is clearly assembled of disillusioned Democrats.  They attacked the Iraq war, the health-impact fee and Michele Bachmann!  That's right, John Binkowski who is running for Congress in the 6th District made mention of Patty Wetterling, and he got crickets.  He then made mention of Michele Bachmann and the crowd went crazy with boos and hollers. 

Back to Hutchinson though.  my favorite quote is from this Star Tribune article:

Predicting that he will spend about $2.5 million on a creative campaign to offer an alternative to the "duopoly" and the "blood feud"betweeen Republicans and DFLers in state government, consultant Peter Hutchinson accepted the Independence Party's gubernatorial endorsement Saturday.

"Blood Feud?"  Based on what I saw yesterday the IP is desperately wanting to be a part of that "Blood Feud" with the attacks and accusations they were making!!

One thing is for sure though; we need to think about having our conventions outside!!  Before the rain came it was great sitting in the hot sun.  Not to mention that while they were doing the boring convention business I sat back and watched the Saints do batting practice.

Update: Hatch Admires Illegal Immigrants

MDE has found more information on Hatch's speech to a group of police officers where he told the group that he admires illegal immigrants.  Even worse, he said if he was in their position he would do the same thing.

Hatch needs to answer two simple questions.  As the state's top law enforcement officer does he welcome illegal activity?  What would his actions be as governor over this issue, would he offer amnesty to illegal immigrants in our state?

I have a hunch we will not see him address this issue at all!!

We will not see Hutchinson address this issue either because he has added it to his list of 5 G's he does not want to talk about.  Guns, Gays, God, Gynecology, Gambling.  He now has Green Cards and Stadiums for Gladiators.

Hutchinson Announcement

Peter Hutchinson announced his running mate today as promised.  She is Maureen Reed, a doctor and the chair of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.

They had a press conference at Metro State University this afternoon and announced "Team Minnesota."  This is the Independence Party's five constitutional officer candidates.

The funny thing about them being independents is the fact that as recently as 2004 Peter Hutchinson has contributed to John Kerry's failed presidential campaign, as well as the late Senator Paul Wellstone's past campaigns.  Maureen Reed was a contributor to Bill Clinton's presidential campaign in 1992.

I mention Reed's contribution to Clinton for one simple reason, she is the centerpiece of their huge initiative, healthcare.  Does this mean that she contributed to Clinton because she liked his universal health care initiative that was spearheaded by First Lady Hillary Clinton?  I guess we will have to wait for more insight into their plan for healthcare.  So far they just want to fix it, but have not offered details.  I am guessing based on the candidates that they have contributed to in the past that it is along the lines of a universal system, which the taxpayers will pay dearly for.

Peter Hutchinson

Word is that Peter Hutchinson will be announcing his running mate tomorrow.  Check back tomorrow for more information on this.

My best guess would be that his running mate will be in the same mold as him, a liberal in hiding.  Not very good hiding, however!