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Politicians and interest groups are weighing in on the Minnesota Supreme's court 

  that said Gov. Pawlenty exceeded his executive authority when he used unallotment last July.  Here are a few of the statements.

DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher (the DFL endorsed candidate for governor):

GOP Rep. Tom Emmer (the GOP endorsed candidate for governor):

Democrat Matt Entenza, who is running for governor:

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson:

"The Supreme Court has rightly rejected the Governor's go-it-alone strategy that has marked his eight years in office. While that approach may have served his presidential ambitions, it has not served the people of our state. Minnesotans are tired of political games - they want realistic solutions. They want police officers on their streets and good teachers in their classrooms. Today's ruling is a call to action for the Governor to return to the table and work with the legislature to get the job done. "

Minnesota Republican Party Chair Tony Sutton:

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