The problem is that the deep bench of the DFL (the equivalent of the national Democratic party) is gone, and Republican opportunists have moved in (John Kline) or switched parties (Norm Coleman).
We do have one great candidate if he would be willing to run - Alan Page.A little about Alan Page:
First the name recognition:
Born: Aug. 7, 1945 Football DE All-America at Notre Dame in 1966 and member of two national championship teams 6-time NFL All-Pro and 1971 Player of Year with Minnesota Vikings
Second his supurb Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Notre Dame, 1967 Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota Law School, 1978
Finally his recent political experience:
Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1993-present Assistant Attorney General, State of Minnesota, 1987-1993 Special Assistant Attorney General (Employment Law Division), 1985-1987 Associate, Lindquist & Vennum, 1979-1984
Here is some contact info:
* Phone 612-377-4423
* eMail ContactUs@AlanPage.org
* Mail Alan Page for Justice PO BOX 581982 Minneapolis, MN 55458-1982