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.
Posted by Ryan Flynn 