MCN Poll Finds 81% Support GAMC Veto Override - Legislature Likely To Take Up Vote Monday

Submitted by owings64 on March 1, 2010 - 11:41

February 28, 2009
State Capitol - By Marty Owings

A Minnesota Capitol News poll shows 81% support for a Legislative override of Governor Tim Pawlenty's (R) veto of General Assistance Medical Care. The poll asked voters, "Should the Legislature override Governor Pawlenty's Veto of GAMC". The poll collected 165 votes during its two day run, starting Saturday February 27th and ending Monday morning March 1st, with the following results:

Yes 145 votes (81%)

No 35 votes (19%)

And then this, late Sunday night - media recieved the following from Andrew Wittenborg, Director of Public Affairs for the DFL House.

"After numerous meetings throughout the weekend between Representatives Murphy, Huntley, Senator Berglin and the Governor's staff, there has been no agreement reached on a GAMC fix. No additional meetings are scheduled between now and tomorrow's floor Session. I would anticipate a vote to override the Governor's veto of GAMC."

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