Painter isn't shy about pointing out the ethics of it all. Once he gets his footing and learns of the corruption in Congress, maybe he can make some people cringe from having a watch dog inside the chambers. Of course, that is if they don't get to him first. Not sure anymore if we have a congress or a mafia.

They need to earn our respect, as they've been too busy making money and lost their way.

With every day bringing a new allegation, and Franken being busy apologizing it was distracting. He could no longer be effective. Yes, a shitty proposition but these are the facts of life in the limelight.

and would split the anti-Republican vote with Tina Smith, leading to the R getting elected.

especially as, at least at this time, it appears the Republicans will not have a primary for this seat.

it's better that he is entering the Dem primary rather than peeling off votes from Smith in the general election, IMHO.

Minnesota should not support him if he is just going to be DINO, (Democrat in Name Only).

And while Tina Smith, the person appointed to replace Franken, is no Al Franken, she is a solid DFLer.

And welcome to DU, S.E. TN Liberal

...support him.

Is he;

-Pro-choice?
-Pro-Unions?
-Supporting Social Security and Medicare?
-Pro-public option?

What I see on his website suggests he will simply be a DINO. He is hiding his positions on Progressive issues.

I thought sure he'd be running as either an independent or as a renegade GOPer. It will be interesting to see where this goes. If he has a better chance than Smith of beating Timmy the Tool, good.

I think the Republicans only have one candidate for the seat (so far) but I can't remember who.

The GOP candidates are Robert Barnheiser and Jim Newberger. I've never heard of either of them.

And you might know he lives in the 6th District.

Karin Housley is running against Smith. https://www.housleyforsenate.com/#social-media She looks like a rich suburban twit.

how did he feel about torture?

John Yoo's "torture memos" were written and disclosed, so he probably wasn't involved. But I'm sure he will be asked that question.

And, how exactly will he run? As a member of the Bush administration? And he thinks that this should sit well with Democrats who do not miss the Bush administration?

Why is he better than Smith? She is - pleas god, no - a woman?

While I applaud his harsh criticism of Trump, he'll have to prove that he's rejecting not just Trump but everything the GOP stands for.

That administration lied us into a war and did all they could to screw the poor and middle class.

How many crimes did they commit?

Being pissed at TraitorTrump hardly makes him worthy of votes from Minnesotans.