Former legislative leaders discuss state budget stalemate

Longtime Senate DFL Majority Leader Roger Moe and former Republican Senate Minority Leader Duane Benson weigh in on Minnesota's budget stalemate and ways to possibly break the deadlock between Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders.

Guests

• Roger Moe: Former DFL State Senator (1971-2002). Majority Leader for 22 years. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor 2002. Now president of National Strategies, Inc.
• Duane Benson: Executive Director, Minnesota Early Learning Foundation. Former executive director of the Minnesota Business Partnership. Former Republican State Senator (1980-1994) and Senate Minority Leader. Played pro football for the Oakland Raiders, Houston Oilers and Atlanta Falcons.

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