Pioneer Press
Updated: 06/12/2009 12:05:58 AM CDT
Republican Brian Sullivan, who was thinking about a run for governor in 2010, said folks should "take me off the list of those considering a run."
Sullivan, whom Gov. Tim Pawlenty narrowly beat for the Republican party's endorsement in 2002, said he gave a run some thought since last week but decided he couldn't attend to his young and growing business and run for governor at the same time.
His departure still leaves a long list of those weighing a run.
Potential GOP contenders include former State Auditor Pat Anderson; Reps. Laura Brod, Paul Kohls and Marty Seifert; Sens. David Hann and Paul Koering; former House Speaker Steve Sviggum; and Minnesota Business Partnership Executive Director Charlie Weaver.
Former state Rep. Bill Haas announced his candidacy Wednesday.
Democrats who have announced include former U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton, former House Minority Leader Matt Entenza and Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner.
Several other Democrats, including House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, are said to be weighing entry into the race.
— Rachel E. Stassen-Berger
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