DFL-endorsed Kelliher Wins Final Debate
SAINT PAUL, MN – DFL-endorsed candidate for Governor Margaret Anderson Kelliher was welcomed to the Fitzgerald Theater tonight by Senator Al Franken, Representative Keith Ellison, Mayor Chris Coleman, and a crowd of cheering supporters. Kelliher entered the final debate of the primary season to cheers of “Margaret! Margaret! Margaret!”
Throughout the debate it was clear, Kelliher is the DFL’s best and only choice to beat Tom Emmer in November.
“After 24 years, it is time to elect a DFL Governor again,” Kelliher told supporters. “I am proud to have the DFL endorsement, and I can’t wait to take on Tom Emmer. Now let’s go out and win this election!”
During the debate, Kelliher emphasized that this is the most important gubernatorial election in a generation.
“Minnesotans are all worried about the same things: how to pay the bills, how to pay the mortgage, and how to send our kids to college,” said Kelliher. “That’s why who we choose to be our next Governor matters now, more than ever.
“We need a Governor who will do everything it takes to get Minnesota back to work. We need a Governor who will fight for our students and our seniors. Minnesota needs a fearless Governor who will fight for us. I will be that Governor.”
The enthusiasm and momentum behind Kelliher’s campaign is peaking at exactly the right time. All week, thousands of volunteers have been on the phones and knocking on doors. It’s part of an unprecedented statewide grassroots Get Out The Vote effort. In just one week, Kelliher supporters are making more than 295,000 phone calls and knocking on over 30,000 doors.
Kelliher said the support and hard work of countless volunteers will have made all the difference going into Election Day.
“From the beginning, this has been a people-powered campaign,” said Kelliher. “I am proud to have the support of so many DFLers who, like me, believe our best days are yet to come. Together we will win this election and get Minnesota back to work.”