Walz to reporters: Positive on Farm Bill, negative to 2008 Senate bid

Update: It's worthwhile to read our May 2 post to read how one new media outlet played this story.[end update]

Congressman Walz just concluded a district press call that focused on the status of the Farm Bill. We'll be doing so reading about the legislation and will try to put Walz's remarks in context with other news reports. As the bill stands right now--and Walz stressed that the bill's language is fluid--it sounds like Minnesota will get some good news for prairie pothole wetlands, acreage flexibility, cellulosic energy research, and beginning farmer programs.

The press asked again about the possibility of a Senate race. Walz was firm about this: he is absolutely not going to be running for U.S.Senate this year, and considers his re-election bid for his congressional seat to be a job performance review.

Kind reminds me of an old country song.

When asked about the status of the Franken campaign itself, Walz said that his attention had been focused on the Farm Bill, updating the G.I. Bill, and next week's war supplemental bill.  What a concept: minding the people's business.

We'll be back with more Farm Bill news in a bit. In the meantime, head over to the Southwest corner of the state and read the Corner House Comments post about McCain’s Attempt to Sabotage The 21st Century GI Bill. That should steam your butterbeans!

Comments

[Ben Keeler]

He would do a better job than Franken

[Archer Dem]

We have a good alternative to Franken, Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer. I'm personally hoping for "Walz for Governor" in 2010.