Ramstad is toying with run for governor

Former Republican Congressman Jim Ramstad says he's attended brainstorming sessions about a possible run for Minnesota governor, although he's not ready to jump in.

[Why Not]

That is what Minnesota needs, another political lifer as Governor. Here's thought: why don't we elect someone who is savvy in business and not a career lawyer or politcal lacky...Just a thougt.

[Margie Gunderson]

Jim Ramstad is not the normal career politician. He's intelligent, trustworthy, and not a crazy ideologue ... and he can't be bought by special interests. I'd be delighted to see him in the governor's chair.

[Homer J]

Run Rammer run!

[Not Mine]

This RINO will NEVER get my vote. Give me a real conservative or nothing at all.

[Smartass]

"toying" ??? what kind of game is this ?

[Nathan Hale]

Mr. Ramstad:

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese run -- for Attorney General. Even DFLers don't like Lori Swanson. You'd win in a walk.

[Margie Gunderson]

BTW ... Who voted a LEMON on my comment? Lemons are for off-topic comments. ARE YOU STUPID? Please don't vote for anyone in the next election because you cannot read instructions.

[zero percent chance]

he has a zero percent chance
he burnt republicans, and democrats will vote for the true liberal, he's done!

[Don Joe]

Margie Gunderson wrote:

Jim Ramstad is not the normal career politician. He's intelligent, trustworthy, and not a crazy ideologue ... and he can't be bought by special interests. I'd be delighted to see him in the governor's chair.

I guess I wonder why you claim he can't be bought by special interests since he did nothing but support special interests his whole time in congress.

[Bob the Bilderberg]

Margie Gunderson wrote:

Jim Ramstad is not the normal career politician. He's intelligent, trustworthy, and not a crazy ideologue ... and he can't be bought by special interests. I'd be delighted to see him in the governor's chair.

The problem with the Rammer is he's never quite figured out what he stands for. That's ok if you're going to be a manager at SuperAmerica, but not if you're going to govern and make decisions about the state's priorities.

[Margie Gunderson]

Don Joe wrote:

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I guess I wonder why you claim he can't be bought by special interests since he did nothing but support special interests his whole time in congress.

Outside of the normal give-and-take, I wasn't aware Jim was on some cushy ride ... explain your comment, pls. Thanks.

[Bob the Bilderberg]

Why Not wrote:

That is what Minnesota needs, another political lifer as Governor. Here's thought: why don't we elect someone who is savvy in business and not a career lawyer or politcal lacky...Just a thougt.

We had that chance with Brian Sullivan but he decided, rightly, that we don't deserve him.

[Margie Gunderson]

Who else does the MN GOP have? Marty? Ho-ho-ho. Kline is so wrapped up in not being a RINO, he's not serving his district properly. Michele? Michele??! Heavens, that would produce lots of fireworks ... and a sure GOP loss. Besides, Michele seems pretty comfortable doing what she's doing. Tim only won with a plurality last time out ... not a majority. The GOP has to come up with someone electable first before they can even think of governing properly.

[Margie Gunderson]

BTW the comment about marty was supossed to say h o h o h o as in santa. TOPIX censores everything!

[Rumblebee]

I think Jim is a reasonable man who would serve this state well. I am not big on career politicians, but when they run for different posts I believe it is a challenge that keeps them tuned in with the will of the people.

[billj]

Go Jim go. You are one of the few sane and honest people who have held office. We can use you to help return the state of MN to reasonableness. It just keeps looking like CA politics all the time. Thanks for your service.

[Da Crusher_RIP]

If Ramstad runs I hope he realizes the bulk of Minnesota voters are of an independent vent and do not take part in the extreme elements that exist in BOTH party's.

[JAdams]

You leftists will love this guy. He is a go along to get along rino.

[Get Real]

I hope he runs. I think he would be one of the only Republicans that would be able to beat RT Rybak.

[Bob the Bilderberg]

Da Crusher_RIP wrote:

If Ramstad runs I hope he realizes the bulk of Minnesota voters are of an independent vent and do not take part in the extreme elements that exist in BOTH party's.

Those at the extremes enjoy the greatest leverage. Mechanical engineering 101.