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AUDIO: Jeff Johnson kicks off campaign for governor
(MPR Photo/Tom Scheck) Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson kicked off his campaign for governor today in the western Twin Cities suburb of Hamel. The Republican told a roomful of supporters that he’s running for because he said he’s worried about the direction DFL Gov. Mark Dayton is taking the state. Johnson said his campaign will…
Paymar says Thissen promised a vote on the bill.
Thissen said the votes aren't there to pass the bill.