Health care chief concern for Abeler in US Senate run

Rep. Jim Abeler
Republican Rep. Jim Abeler of Anoka speaking on the floor of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
MPR Photo/Tom Scheck

Three Republicans are already stepping up to run against U.S. Sen. Al Franken in 2014. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer has invited each of them into the studio to talk about the campaign.

The first one she spoke with was state Rep. Jim Abeler of Anoka. He said that health care reform is a top concern.

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