Thompson will not challenge Klobuchar for U.S. Senate seat

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Thompson will not challenge Klobuchar for U.S. Senate seat

by Paul Demko
Published: July 22,2011
Time posted: 12:33 pm
Tags: 2012 U.S. Senate race, Al Franken, Amy Klobuchar, Dan 'Doc' Severson, Dave Thompson

State Sen. Dave Thompson will not run against U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in 2012. The Lakeville Republican had publicly mulled a campaign against the freshman DFLer, but has ultimately decided against a bid. Expect an official announcement on Monday.

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