Politicians here in Minnesota are racing to respond to Obama's health care speech and get in front of the president's visit to Minneapolis this weekend. Gov. Pawlenty called on some of his commissioners while Democratic legislators who are experts on the topic planned an immediate rebuttal. Here are highlights from their dueling advisories:
Governor Pawlenty and Commissioners Magnan and Ludeman will hold a press conference today to discuss Minnesota’s experience with health care reform preceding President Obama’s visit to Minnesota on Saturday.
Sen. Linda Berglin, DFL-Minneapolis, Rep. Tom Huntley, DFL-Duluth, and Rep. Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, will be holding a media availability to respond to Gov. Pawlenty’s comments on health care reform.