Here’s a list of who is in or out of the coming battle for the 2010 GOP Governor’s endorsement/primary. Contact me with any confirmed info on who’s in and who’s out and I will get it updated. (Last updated: November 24, 2009)
Yes
- Rep. Tom Emmer
- Rep. Marty Seifert
- Sen. David Hann
- Pat Anderson
- Bill Haas
- Leslie Davis
- Phil Herwig
Maybes
Here the names so far of who is considering or has considered it in the past.
- Carol Molnau – As Lt. Gov. I threw her in, but who knows.
- Rep. Laura Brod – Suspended her campaign but the name is still floating around.
- Former Congressman Jim Ramstad – Independence Party was circulating draft Jim info at their convention
- Former Sen. Norm Coleman – The RINOs and some good old boys are trying to draft Norm (and don’t think he doesn’t love it) Note: it would be the worst mistake, take a break Norm. Enjoy the private sector. Please!
NOs
- Mark Kennedy – From former staff
- Brian Sullivan – Focused on a new business and family – Did a test round of calling in Oct and decided it was too late for Delegate courting(make a note of that Norm)
- Rep. Paul Kohls – Dropped out
- Sen. Mike Jungbauer – Dropped out
- Sen. Geoff Michel
- Phil Krinkie – Past interest from people who know him
- Charlie Weaver - Dropped out speculation in Nov.
- Rod Grams – Past interest & media
- Rep. Matt Dean – Interest from people who know him
- Sen. Dave Senjem – media
- Sen. Michelle Fischbach – media
- Steve Sviggum – Wants to but
- Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer – Interest from people who know her
- Sen. Paul Koerning – Media
- Rep. Morrie Lanning – Media
- David Olson – MN Chamber head – media
- Congresswoman Michele Bachmann – Says she is happy/needed in DC, but if she feels needed…. – No
Any others out there?




