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A day of endorsements

Posted at 12:25 PM on August 25, 2006 by Tom Scheck

The interest groups must have the "endorsement itch" today because there are several.

Emily's List is endorsing Rebecca Otto for Minnesota Auditor:

In this position, Otto will be the watchdog for Minnesota taxpayers and help to ensure financial integrity, accountability, and cost-effectiveness of Minnesota's local governmental entities.

A former state representative, Otto is known as an independent voice for balance and reason in the House of Representatives, earning her the New Legislator of the Year award in 2004. She is a dynamic leader and a rising political star.

Otto is running against GOP incumbent Pat Anderson.

The Minnesota Women's Political Caucus and the Women's Campaign Fund PAC are endorsing Lori Swanson for Minnesota Attorney General. Swanson faces a DFL primary battle with former Congressman Bill Luther and state Senator Steve Kelley.

Mike Hatch, the DFL endorsed candidate for governor, is touting the endorsement of Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association and the St. Paul and Duluth Fire Fighters. Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty already has the endorsement of the much larger Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters.

Finally, former DFL Party Chair Mike Erlandson has the endorsement of the League of Conservation Voters. Erlandson is running for Congress in Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District. Seven DFLers are squaring off in the DFL Primary.

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