Rep. Marty Seifert's look on his days at the Capitol and prespective

Marty Seifert was speaking to Capitol Press Corps as Marty Owings of KFAI Radio and Capitol News looks on.

By Rach Eggert, Rach's Political Report

I sat down with Marty Seifert who was Minnesota House Minority Leader before he ran for Governor. He is retiring from Minnesota House of Representatives and recently lose endorsement to Tom Emmer at the Minnesota Republican State Convention.

RPR: What do you think will be the outcome of session tonight?

Seifert: Not much, and sitting around doing nothing.

RPR: What the bill do you believe that would be passed and how would you solve the budget if you were Governor?

Seifert: Not sure, unallotment ratified cuts Pawlenty recommended some shifts.

RPR: Do you think that the unallotment is legal or illegal and why?

Seifert: Legal- I agree with Justice Gileda’s dissent.

RPR: What you wish that you have done as your term is expiring as State Representative?

Seifert: More of my bills, the budget bill I outlined as Governor Candidate and all of the other stuff I outlined as Governor Candidate- welfare reform, etc.

RPR: What do you wish to recommend to new legislature next session?

Seifert: Budget balance and job growth are number one.

RPR: Do you think that the Republicans would regain control of the legislature and how have Obama administration affected the 2010 legislature?

Seifert: I think its possible. Obama is helping us big time and the enthustism is high among GOP now because of Obama.

RPR: What was best and worst part as your job when you was House Minority Leader?

Seifert: Worst part would be hiring & firing and picking resources for the candidates. The best part was meeting people and speaking to groups.

RPR: What will you miss the most about Capitol and being in the legislature?

Seifert: The People.

RPR: What advice you could give to your successor?

Seifert: Listen to constituents, serve them well, no matter what party, and vote conscience.