Via Bluestem Prairie, we learn about an interesting item that was in the Austin Post Bulletin today. Apparently Congressman Tim Walz was visiting a local school on Wednesday and during the Q & A session, an intrepid student asked the big question:
Walz also remained mum on whether he plans to run for governor in 2010.
“Right now I’m focusing on getting through this re-election, so no decision yet,” said Walz.
That’s kind of an odd answer given that Walz handily won re-election over a week ago. Methinks the Congressman was not expecting that particular question from a high school student. Long time readers of this blog know that we expect that Walz will take the plunge and run for Governor. He will be a (very) formidable candidate should he pull the trigger.
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Zack,
I think you are right. Seems like he might have been caught off guard with that question, maybe thinking he had more time before it began to pop up.
I agree that Tim will make a formidable candidate, but what I wonder is his ability to fundraise effectively in what will be a crowded field. A good amount of his money came from Twin Cities donors, and while I do not intend to assume they will not give to a potential Walz Governor race, I do wonder how many will not when given metro-based choices with whom they have associated with longer.
After the recent Senate race, I think it is fair to assume this Governor’s race will most likely break Minnesota records in cost, especially with the number of candidates running, or assumed to be running, who can self-finance. Only time will tell if Tim is able to keep pace if he does run, or if his Metro funding sources dry up.
I believe you meant the Rochester Post Bulletin. (Not Austin)
Tim won’t leave without a very viable replacement. I don’t see it in the cards for 2010. I’d love to have him as governor, though. One step closer to the white house.
Mike — The Post Bulletin publishes an Austin edition as well as the main Rochester paper. Zack is correct.
2010 is likely to be a battle for backers with both finance and ideology.