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Related: About this forumEx-WCCO anchor Don Shelby (Democrat) mulling run for Congress

Former WCCO news anchor Don Shelby is reportedly mulling a run against three-term Republican Rep. Erik Paulsen next year, potentially putting in play a suburban Minneapolis congressional district that has been in Republican hands for decades.
Shelbys interest burst into the open amid remarks by U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., who mentioned it at a Washington fundraiser Wednesday attended by about 30 or 40 campaign contributors, lobbyists and Democratic activists.
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Democrats have been tight-lipped about Shelbys possible entry into the race, but they made clear Thursday that they would welcome a respected Twin Cities figure with almost universal name recognition across the state.
I dont know if hes in or not, said DFL Chairman Ken Martin. If he is considering his options, I dont think theres any question that hed be a very strong candidate against Congressman Paulsen. The fact is, if he gets in the race, it [the district] would become an immediate target for Democrats, not only in this state, but around the country.
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chillfactor
(7,694 posts)I was born. raised, educated, and worked in Minnesota until I retired. WCCO was always my mainstay for the news and I loved Shelby...I had no idea he was a Democrat!
Jenoch
(7,720 posts)for many years. He has supported liberal causes quietly for many years.
mzmolly
(51,859 posts)likable guy as well.
He was the MC of an event where my father was also a speaker. It was a banquet and my dad invited his cousin to attend. This lady was a survivor of a Nazi work camp. My dad told her story and at the end of the evening, Don went over and gave her a big hug. She said it was the best night of her life.
mzmolly
(51,859 posts)good shot at a win - imho.
CatholicEdHead
(9,740 posts)around 50/50. It is very purple in Paulsen's district in the west metro. It will not be a walkaway but will be competitive.
dflprincess
(28,625 posts)Usually the DFL winds up endorsing someone no one (including a lot of party activists) have ever heard of until they decided to run.
And, we can depend on Shelby when it comes to enviromental issues.
mzmolly
(51,859 posts)Eom.
mzmolly
(51,859 posts)so I hope he will run.
glinda
(14,807 posts)geardaddy
(25,380 posts)I wouldn't mind seeing him in Paulsen's seat.