TOM HORNER ENDORSED
Like election itself, opinions are divided
The Star Tribune's endorsement of Tom Horner for governor was well-reasoned and articulate. I fear, however, that it was also very threatening to the progress the newspaper wants for our state. The analysis is not likely to alter GOP endorsee Tom Emmer's support, but it could well help create a more-even division within the remainder of the electorate.
It takes little imagination to envision Emmer winning with 35 percent as a result. If this happens, the will of the majority of voters in Minnesota will again be frustrated, and the transformation of Minnesota from "miracle" to "mediocrity" will continue.
Without instant-runoff voting, supporting third-party candidates is a very risky course of action, and I am most disappointed that the Star Tribune has advised it, regardless of Horner's obvious appeal and strengths.
For those who want to ensure change, DFL endorsee Mark Dayton is the far safer choice.
STEVEN R. GOLDSMITH, PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
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The Star Tribune was right-on in its endorsement of Horner. Now if the tax-the-tip guy, Tom Emmer, really cared about Minnesota, he would withdraw from the election and ask his supporters to vote for Horner. That would seal the fate of Mark Dayton.
TOM BERNARD, WAYZATA