What Will Pawlenty Choose?

May 12, 2009

A new billboard went up in St. Paul, Minnesota, today which asks Gov. Tim Pawlenty whether he'll do his legal duty when it comes to certifying the results of the U.S. Senate election — or if he'll try to further his own national political ambitions instead.

The billboard is part of an ongoing campaign by Alliance for a Better Minnesota, MN AFL-CIO, AFSCME Council 5, Working America, SEIU MN State Council, Americans United for Change and others urging Gov. Pawlenty to immediately certify the election as soon as the MN Supreme Court rules on the recount and give Minnesota full representation in the U.S. Senate.

Working America has just launched a new website at SeatOurSenator.com where concerned Minnesotans can sign this petition:

As a resident of Minnesota, I am concerned that we be fully represented in the U.S House and Senate, particularly as we take on such critical priorities as rebuilding our economy, making health care more affordable, bringing green jobs to the state and reforming the banking system to protect working families. Minnesota's current congressional delegation is hurt by the absence of a U.S. senator to represent the interests of our citizens.

A poll conducted by Alliance for a Better Minnesota found that 59% of Minnesotans believe Norm Coleman should concede to Al Franken, and 64% would have "serious doubts" about Tim Pawlenty if he refused to certify the election if the MN Supreme Court declares Al Franken the winner.

See more at Seat Our Senator.com.