The love child between Paul Wellstone and Jesse Ventura?

Posted at 12:18 PM on April 24, 2010 by Tom Scheck (2 Comments)
Filed under: Campaign 2010, Campaign 2010: Minnesota Governor

Democrat Tom Rukavina predicted he would give a rousing speech to the DFL delegates and he delivered. Calling himself the "love child between Paul Wellsone and Jesse Ventura," Rukavina said he'd fight for the little guy. During his speech, Rukavina praises his legislation that requires American flag be made in U.S. He also touted his union suit, tie and underwear.

He told delegates he could bring blue-collar workers into the fight, saying he could "light the fire that needs to be lit, fight the fight with humor and wit," Rukavina said.

Rukavina said he would work for universal single-payer health care and a fair tax system. Rukavina elicited roars of approval from the crowd, and he closed by shouting, "Come on, you know you want to join me!"

Comments (2)

Go TOM!!! Education would be in good hands with you as our Gov.

Posted by Sherry Carlstrom | April 24, 2010 12:28 PM

Is there a video of the speech out there anywhere? It really was fantastic.

Posted by Amanda | April 25, 2010 9:11 PM

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