Paul Thissen, '92: Discusses Run for Governor of Minnesota
Thissen makes his pitch for governor
An almost blue-collar attitude—rolled up sleeves and can-do mindset, the whole works—may not be the first image of an Ivy-League educated lawyer that comes to mind.
But that's what state Rep. Paul Thissen, DFL-Minneapolis, said he's bringing to the table. He's pointing at a 15-year track record as a state legislator—which includes a six-year stint as leader of the state party, as well as a run for governor in 2010—as evidence of tangible results.
On June 15, Thissen announced he would run for governor for a second time—adding that, no matter the outcome, he would not run for another term as a state representative. With caucuses looming on the calendar, Thissen has been making visits around the state. Wednesday afternoon, he stopped at Sage on Laurel in Brainerd to outline his vision for the state, should he be elected to the state's highest office.
"I think we need a governor that's, 'Rolls up your sleeves, let's get stuff done,'" Thissen said, leaning his frame physically onto the table and metaphorically into the conversation. "And I think my time in the Legislature and my leadership there has been all about that, about delivering for everyday Minnesotans. I think people are thirsty for that right now. I think the state needs it. That's why I'm running."
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