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Richard Painter talks with WTIP about run for Senate

May 01, 2018 06:39PM ● By Editor
Tue, 05/01/2018 - 8:40am

Richard Painter, a longtime Republican and former ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush, announced during a press conference in the Twin Cities on Monday that he's running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Minnesota.

Painter has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump. He also is clear on his stance against proposed copper-nickel mines in northeastern Minnesota.

Painter spoke with WTIP’s Jay Andersen about why he is running for U.S. Senate.  To listen to the interview, please follow the link to WTIP's site:

http://www.wtip.org/richard-painter-talks-wtip-about-run-senate
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