After Wellstone's death, the state DFL needed a big big name that they could put up immediately.
It's my understanding that there were a number of DFL officeholders who wanted to run but were asked to step aside for Mondale.
I wonder if Ventura will through his hat in? Tie things up as an independent.
I think the Dems should run Mondale again. He represents the promise of the Dem party future.
Think about it. Mondale is Guinness Book of Records loser. The only person who, as a major party candidate, lost an election in all 50 states.
Lost 49 states in the 1984 Presidential election, but won Minnesota. Seeing that his losing was not complete, he came back to lose in Minnesota in 2002 and lose the perfect 50.