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Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Jeff Johnson Supports Sunday Alcohol Sales

Jeff Johnson for GovernorMinnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Jeff Johnson Supports Sunday Alcohol Sales.

 

We reached out to gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson last week via twitter to ask him about his stance on Sunday alcohol sales and brewpub distribution. His reply was a refreshing affirmative on Sunday sales, and a request to know more about brewpub distribution.

Things are busy around here, so we haven’t had a chance to talk to Jeff about brewpub distribution yet. But, this is surely a good sign that we might have some leaders thinking about the wishes of the Minnesota consumers, rather than special interest lobbyists.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson is a former Minnesota House Assistant Majority Leader. He currently sits on the board of Hennepin County, and represent the 7th district.

You can find out more about Jeff and his gubernatorial campaign at http://johnsonforgovernor.org/.

*This is not an official endorsement*

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Sunday Alcohol Sales Amendment Fails

Sadly, the Sunday sales amendment sponsored by Tina Liebling was shot down by both sides of the aisle.
Watch video testimony here.
Shortly after the vote House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt tweeted the roll call including his negative vote.


Daudt’s vote and the “no” votes other Republicans seem to contradict the MN GOP Platform.

We support a fair, honest and competitive business environment…

Failing to allow Sunday liquor sales put local liquor store owners at a competitive disadvantage with bars. Furthermore, it puts MN at a competitive disadvantage with surrounding states every week.

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