Horner Recognized for Bold, Honest Solutions That Continue Coming

PLYMOUTH, Minn., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A recently published Star Tribune editorial highlighting Independence Party candidate for governor Tom Horner speaks to Minnesotans marginalized by the extreme politics of the left and right.

"From the beginning of the campaign, most Minnesotans have been interested in solutions, not ideology," said Horner. "Their interest now is showing up in the incredible momentum for my campaign." Horner said his next proposal for strengthening Minnesota will come later this week when he unveils a jobs program.

The Star Tribune editorial issues "a challenge to moderate Minnesota voters seeking a break from polarization." For those, the editorial concludes, who "want to break from Minnesota politics as usual, Tom Horner is an increasingly credible alternative."

The newspaper noted the extraordinary step of placing such an editorial on its Opinion Exchange cover, saying, "This isn't a typical year in Minnesota politics" and "extraordinary times warrant a break with usual patterns."

The editorial also notes Horner's "well-crafted, credible" plan to close Minnesota's $5.8 billion budget gap.

A separate story in the newspaper also shows why Horner is increasingly winning wide support within the business community. Former Republican operative and Taylor Corp. vice president Tom Merickel, a Horner supporter, told the Star Tribune, "There's nothing wrong with electing the most qualified person to be governor."

Coldwell Banker Burnet chairman Ralph Burnet told the Star Tribune that people are "fed up" with extreme politics, and that Horner "brings experience and moderation."

Others around Minnesota have noted the depth and breadth of Horner's economic ideas.

The Mankato Free Press described Horner's budget outline as "the most balanced and reasonable plan" with "the most detail." Art Rolnick, longtime former research director of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank, also found Horner's plan the best among the candidates.

MinnPost wrote that Democratic state finance experts John Gunyou and Jay Kiedrowski found "a lot to like" with the Horner budget plan.

DFL Rep. John Benson said during a public appearance last week at the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce that two people should be recognized when it comes to fiscal policy: "[Gov.] Arne Carlson and Tom Horner."

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