Oh, no! DFL gubernatorial candidates sing karaoke

And someone was there with a video camera

November 2, 2009 at 10:06PM

By Rachel E. Stassen-Berger

Candidates put themselves in some interesting positions to win votes but the video from Friday may show the most, um, interesting of the 2010 race for governor.

Several DFL candidates for governor participated in a candidate karaoke on Friday at Arnellia's in St. Paul. Lucky for us, Politics in Minnesota was there with a video camera.

For your viewing pleasure, Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner:

State Rep. Paul Thissen and his wife (who can actually sing):

According to state Sen. John Marty's schedule of last week, he was also to attend the event. Sadly, no video is yet up showing if he warbled a tune.

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