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August 31, 2011
Dayton: Never mind that Vikings referendum thing
And so much for that: One day after saying that he'd support a referendum for a Minnesota Vikings stadium because "people should have their own voice," Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said he didn't actually mean it:
"I don't have a problem with [a referendum], but I'm not advocating it," Dayton said. "I want to get this stadium project done."
The governor's comments clarified remarks from Monday at the State Fair where he said he would support a referendum. Dayton said those comments were twisted.
"I'm not supporting it, per se. I'm not opposed to it. If they pass legislation and the Legislature goes along with it, I'll support it," he said of the referendum.
Dayton also said that a special session of the state legislature to discuss the Vikings stadium issue was possible for November, but didn't specify whether that meant he actually wanted one or if he'd just go along with it if the Legislature wanted it.
In other Vikings stadium news, the team now says it doesn't need the roof on its stadium to be retractable, which would cut the total construction cost from $1.06 billion to $1.03 billion. That still leaves a $200 million funding gap, but I guess every penny counts.
Poor Governor Dayton. That's what happens when you go off the script that Wilf paid you to follow.
Posted by Geoff on August 31, 2011 11:40 AM
If he can backpedal like that, the Vikings should sign him up to play CB.
Posted by Mark H. on August 31, 2011 08:40 PM
If he can backpedal like that, the Vikings should sign him up to play CB.
Posted by Mark H. on August 31, 2011 08:58 PM