Budget deal "doesn't look likely," Dayton says

As the the night fell, the governor appeared to lose hope in a deal

July 1, 2011 at 2:18AM

By Eric Roper and Rachel E. Stassen-Berger

Walking out of his car and to the state Capitol, Gov. Mark Dayton appeared to lose hope that a budget deal would come together.

"It doesn't look likely," Dayton said.

His new pessimism adds to that of DFL leaders.

Budget negotiations broke up several hours ago with no moves to reconvene.

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