[Speed Gibson,
Tuesday September 26, 2006 at 11:21am]
Jeff Johnson for Attorney General
It's time to share another easy call for me, Jeff Johnson (R) for Minnesota Attorney General.
It's really pretty simple after having watched the last Almanac debate. Only Johnson would refocus the Attorney General's office on crime. There's a role for consumer protection, but it shouldn't come at the expense of criminal prosecution.
After a couple of rebukes by the Courts, clearly Mike Hatch has gone too far, another public official who seems to think he should be a CEO. Lori Swanson would clearly continue this over-reach, particularly should Hatch be elected Governor.
Even if he isn't, Swanson's ability to act independently is a concern. Some weeks ago, Swanson appeared on Almanac in her current AG department role and soon began taking political swipes at the "Administration" (Pawlenty). As a staffer, she was out of line here, campaigning early in effect, perhaps under orders.
Personally, I wish Attorney General was an appointed position. Until then, it's time for a fresh commitment to addressing the crime problem. Only Johnson will bring this needed reform.
It's really pretty simple after having watched the last Almanac debate. Only Johnson would refocus the Attorney General's office on crime. There's a role for consumer protection, but it shouldn't come at the expense of criminal prosecution.
After a couple of rebukes by the Courts, clearly Mike Hatch has gone too far, another public official who seems to think he should be a CEO. Lori Swanson would clearly continue this over-reach, particularly should Hatch be elected Governor.
Even if he isn't, Swanson's ability to act independently is a concern. Some weeks ago, Swanson appeared on Almanac in her current AG department role and soon began taking political swipes at the "Administration" (Pawlenty). As a staffer, she was out of line here, campaigning early in effect, perhaps under orders.
Personally, I wish Attorney General was an appointed position. Until then, it's time for a fresh commitment to addressing the crime problem. Only Johnson will bring this needed reform.