Klobuchar, Hatch endorsed at state DFL convention

Amy Klobuchar was endorsed as the candidate for US Senate and Attorney General Mike Hatch was endorsed as the candidate for Governor at the DFL state convention in Rochester this weekend. Klobuchar's primary oppenent will be republican endorsed candidate Mark Kennedy who is currently a US Congressman. Klobuchar is also facing a contested primary with Ford Bell in September. Hatch will face the republican endorsed candidate Governor Tim Pawlenty but will need to face with Becky Lourey who vows to continue the campaign into the primary after dropping out of the endorsement process. Steve Kelly stated that he will abide by the DFL endorsement for governor. State Representative Matt Entenza was endorsed for Attorney General, Mark Ritchie for Secretary of State, and former State Representative Rebecca Otto for State Auditor.