2 Democrats: Minnesota governor's top choice mulling '18 run
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) " Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton's preferred appointee to fill Sen. Al Franken's Senate seat, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, is considering also running for the seat next year, as Dayton is being pressured by top Democrats in Washington to appoint more than a mere caretaker, according to two Democrats familiar with the discussions.Franken said Thursday he would resign over allegations of sexual harassment, leaving Dayton to appoint a replacement until a special election next [...]
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