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Democrats courting Shelby for 2014 congressional run
pioneer press ^ | 7-26-13 | doug belden

Posted on 07/26/2013 5:05:29 AM PDT by TurboZamboni

Former TV news anchor Don Shelby said Thursday he has been approached by national Democratic campaign officials to run against Republican U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen but hasn't made up his mind.

He said he was flattered by the interest but added, "I've absolutely made no decision" about a campaign for the seat in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District.

The former WCCO journalist said he has been approached over the years by three different parties to run for various offices, "so this didn't seem unusual to me that I was approached now that I'm retired."

(Excerpt) Read more at twincities.com ...


TOPICS: Political Humor/Cartoons; US: Minnesota
KEYWORDS: mn; shelby; wdfl
Minnesota grannies loved him when he'd wear his bush jacket on WDFL.
1 posted on 07/26/2013 5:05:29 AM PDT by TurboZamboni
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To: TurboZamboni

Minnesotans can go for a full blue delegation, just like nutjob Massascrewits.


2 posted on 07/26/2013 5:09:42 AM PDT by Viennacon
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To: Viennacon

“RUN”? Why not just “phoney” him in like they did Franken?

Print up as many ballots as they need, keep a few thousand in reserve (like they did for Franken) and BINGO, next day headline reads, “Shelby Defeats Republican Erik Paulsen”.

Whats so hard about that? (sarc)


3 posted on 07/26/2013 5:22:58 AM PDT by DaveA37 (I'm for SMALLER , HONEST government)
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To: Progov

No need for the (sarc). That’s actually what they’ll do. lol


4 posted on 07/26/2013 5:25:29 AM PDT by Viennacon
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