Dear Lt. Governor Molnau:

As you know the focus is on Governor Pawlenty being selected as the Republican Vice-Presidential candidate. I will be the first to admit I got this possible outcome completely wrong earlier in the year. However, that is clearly unimportant now.

What is important is understanding that you need to prepare to be the next Governor of Minnesota.

Honestly, I am excited about the possibility because I think you are a solid conservative. Anyone who can tame Jesse Ventura on a couch, and withstand a media barrage of unimagined scale tells me your are the right person for Minnesota.

I have a few suggestions for you as you prepare: 

• First, surround yourself with some good public relations people. A solid strategy on rebuilding your image is important. I have been disturbed at the lack of defense you have received from our party, so this is vital. Two years until the election is an eternity in politics, and you can comeback with a new reputation and a solid conservative message that Minnesotans can believe in. 

• Second, the 35W Bridge collapse was a tragedy. The Democrats want to lay everything at your feet. However, I think the average Minnesotan wants someone to simply take responsibility it happened, and assure them our bridges are safe and our transportation system will be transformed without scare tactics and excuses to raise taxes. 

• Third, you will need to select a new Lieutenant Governor. It will need to be someone that is not a lightening rod that can be confirmed by a hostile Poggy & Company. It should likely be someone who can bring a perspective from outside St. Paul that average Minnesotans can relate too. It might be a common sense small city mayor? Just something to consider.

This would just be the first set of ideas that should be considered soon as we wait to see the outcome on Pawlenty. All kidding aside (specifically.....point number three) I hope you are moving ahead as we do not need a state with all three branches of Government under DFL control. You could be the new face of Minnesota's Republican Party and we are here to support you.

Sincerely,

Mayor Nathan P. McLaughlin

America's Small City Mayor 

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