Matt Entenza Statement on Steve Kelley Decision to Leave Minnesota Governor’s Race

18:22PM on February 04 2010

ST. PAUL, Minn. – With the announcement this afternoon that former State Senator Steve Kelley is leaving the race for governor of Minnesota, Matt Entenza, DFL candidate for governor in 2010, has issued the following statement:

“Steve Kelley is a powerful voice for education and the importance of high-technology job creation. He has been a real leader in these areas, and his commitment to Minnesota is as strong as they come.

“Steve and I both worked long hours on our respective education committees – me in the House, he in the Senate – fighting for our schools. We share a focus on the central importance of making sure our kids are prepared to succeed. Steve knows we need bold ideas for our future, and he has always brought that sensibility to his work.

“Steve Kelley will continue to be an important voice on the challenges we face as we work toward a new vision for Minnesota’s future.”

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