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2018 Minnesota Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage


    Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
    from 2018 MN Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
  • Chris Coleman (1) Minnesota DFL
  • Erin Murphy (2) Minnesota DFL
  • Jeff Johnson (24) Minnesota Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota
  • Lori Swanson (14) Minnesota Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota
  • Mark Dayton (1) Minnesota Democratic Governor
  • Matt Dean (1) Minnesota Republican candidate for Governor
  • Rebecca Otto (5) Minnesota Democratic candidate for Governor
  • Tim Walz (22) Minnesota Democratic candidate for Governor
  • Tina Liebling (16) Minnesota Democratic candidate for Governor
    OR click on an issue category below for a subset.

    Minnesota 2018 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • KLGR 95.9FM Redwood Falls, "Johnson proposes work requirement for welfare recipients," by G. Marquart, July 30, 2018
  • Seattle Times, "Swanson joins AGs in demanding end to border separations," June 19, 2018
  • Pioneer Press, "New phone scams are stealing IDs and 'big money' MN attorney general says," May 9, 2018
  • Post-Bulletin, "Candidates field questions at Rochester gubernatorial forum," by Brian Todd, Feb 23, 2018
  • Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "Swanson joins 18 attorneys general in asking Congress to block transgender troop ban," by J.Brooks, 7/29/2017
  • Twin Cities Pioneer Press, "Conversing with governor candidates," October 25, 2017
  • CBS-4-WCCO, "Coleman, Hodges Review Trump�s Sanctuary City Order," January 26, 2017
  • Minnesota Lawyer, "Dayton signs insurance relief bill into law," by Kevin Featherly, January 26, 2017
  • Twin Cities Pioneer Press, "Auditor's profile is rising--along with her ire," by Bill Salisbury and David Montgomery, January 23, 2016

 OnTheIssues.org excerpts:  (click on issues for details)
Abortion
    Jeff Johnson: Heartbeat bill: ban abortions at about 6 weeks of pregnancy.
    Tim Walz: Maintain funding for Planned Parenthood.
    Jeff Johnson: Pro-lifer who believes in protecting the life of the unborn.
    Tina Liebling: No government infringement of decision to reproduce.
Civil Rights
    Lori Swanson: Will fight for all citizens to receive the same civil rights.
    Rebecca Otto: Address racial inequality gaps with social justice.
    Tina Liebling: No government infringement of decision to marry.
    Rebecca Otto: Endorsed by Stonewall DFL as ally of LGBT community.
Corporations
    Jeff Johnson: Help small business and embrace all present and future jobs.
Crime
    Jeff Johnson: Violent criminals must be locked up, some for long sentences.
    Lori Swanson: Warns citizens about new methods of phone scamming.
    Tina Liebling: Officers should control situation without deadly force.
    Tina Liebling: More treatment courts; lower barriers to re-entry after jail.
Drugs
    Jeff Johnson: Medical marijuana ok but not recreational.
    Tim Walz: Full legalization of medical and recreational marijuana.
    Lori Swanson: Joined with other AG's to investigate opioid manufacturers.
    Tina Liebling: War on drugs failed; end prohibition & use pot responsibly.
Education
    Tim Walz: 2 years tuition-free education at MN state institutions.
    Tim Walz: Fully fund pre-K-to-12; make Minnesota the education state.
    Jeff Johnson: Believes parents know best about their kid's education needs.
    Lori Swanson: Believes schools need K-12 funding & teachers need support.
    Tim Walz: Recognized as the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence.
    Tina Liebling: Fully fund our public education system at the state level.
    Tina Liebling: Free college credits via Post-Secondary Education Options.
Energy & Oil
    Jeff Johnson: Climate is changing naturally; human involvement debatable.
    Tim Walz: Climate change is real and urgent.
    Lori Swanson: Proceed with caution approach to solar energy gardens.
    Tina Liebling: 25% renewable energy by 2025.
Environment
    Jeff Johnson: Best stewards of natural resources are those who need them.
    Lori Swanson: Won settlement for corporation to pay $890M for pollution.
    Tina Liebling: Those who exploit resources should pay for any cleanup.
Families & Children
    Jeff Johnson: Gay "contractual unions" for hospital visits & inheritance.
    Tim Walz: Full marriage equality for same-sex couples.
    Lori Swanson: Find options to make childcare affordable.
    Tina Liebling: High quality child care is essential for work.
Free Trade
    Jeff Johnson: Tariffs on China negatively affect Minnesota farmers.
    Tim Walz: Rash tariffs on China against interests of America's farmers.
Government Reform
    Tim Walz: Limit corporate campaign donations, and disclose all.
    Tim Walz: Remove barriers to voting.
    Jeff Johnson: Government needs to give the power back to the people.
    Jeff Johnson: People make better decisions on spending than government.
    Lori Swanson: Fight to make campaign financing fairer & all-inclusive.
    Tina Liebling: Require disclosure of state legislature perks.
Gun Control
    Jeff Johnson: Arm trained professionals in schools.
    Tim Walz: Expand background checks; ban assault-style weapons.
    Jeff Johnson: Gun control laws only put the guns in the hands of criminals.
    Lori Swanson: Supports variety of common sense gun safety reforms.
    Rebecca Otto: Status quo on guns isn't working.
Health Care
    Jeff Johnson: ObamaCare was sold as reform & there was no reform in it.
    Tim Walz: Single-payer system is on Minnesota's horizon.
    Jeff Johnson: For multi state buying, selling insurance across state lines.
    Lori Swanson: Plans to make healthcare affordable and accessible to all.
    Matt Dean: Repeal MNSure; it has harmed thousands.
    Tina Liebling: ObamaCare was a valiant attempt but did not go far enough.
    Erin Murphy: Allow only non-profit insurers to do business in the state.
    Mark Dayton: Allow only non-profit insurers to do business in the state.
Homeland Security
    Lori Swanson: Joined other AG's in fight to keep transgendered troops.
    Tim Walz: Enlisted in Army National Guard at 17; served for 24 years.
    Tim Walz: Suicide prevention programs & mental health for veterans.
Immigration
    Tim Walz: Give DREAMers a path to citizenship.
    Jeff Johnson: Opposes sanctuary state and all sanctuary cities.
    Lori Swanson: Joined forces to fight against Trump's zero tolerance policy.
    Erin Murphy: Support driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.
    Jeff Johnson: Distinguish legal residents for getting state services.
    Rebecca Otto: Support driver's licenses for undocumented workers.
    Tim Walz: Helped resettle countless immigrants into this community.
    Tina Liebling: America offers a promise to desperate immigrants.
    Chris Coleman: Our sanctuary city law not subject to Trump executive ban.
Jobs
    Jeff Johnson: Minimum wage increase lessens options for young.
    Tim Walz: Push back against right-to-work legislation.
    Tim Walz: Supports $15 minimum wage for Minnesota.
    Lori Swanson: Prioritize decent jobs that pay the bills.
    Tina Liebling: Don't permit employers to pay non-sustaining wages.
    Tina Liebling: Defend the right to organize and bargain collectively.
Principles & Values
    Tim Walz: Got political when students were turned away from Bush event.
Social Security
    Jeff Johnson: End the taxation of social security benefits.
Tax Reform
    Jeff Johnson: Trump tax cuts lower Minnesota taxes.
    Tim Walz: Trump tax cuts go mostly to top 1%.
    Jeff Johnson: Growth comes from lower spending and increased take-home pay.
    Rebecca Otto: Fair and progressive taxes to pay for new benefits.
    Tina Liebling: Progressives taxation with a 4th tier for wealthiest.
Technology
    Tim Walz: Supports Net Neutrality (equal access to Internet).
    Jeff Johnson: Moratorium on light rail; focus on first-class bus system.
    Lori Swanson: Crucial need to repair and modernize infrastructure.
War & Peace
    Tim Walz: Served overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Welfare & Poverty
    Jeff Johnson: Goal is to have all able bodied welfare recipients working.


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