This morning, DFL State Chair Ken Martin, held a press conference on House Speaker Kurt Daudt’s debt situation. Here’s his remarks:
Thank you for joining us here today.
Last week we learned that debt collectors have sued Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt three times in the past year over thousands of dollars in credit card charges, and that he also was late paying taxes for land he owns.
First, before I begin, let me tell you what this press conference is NOT about. It is not about someone dealing with credit card debt or financial difficulties, many Minnesotans face similar challenges. This is also not about someone facing legal challenges, which again too many Minnesotans coming out of the Great Recession have to endure.
This is about a powerful person using their powerful friends and influence to get out of their trouble. While ordinary Minnesotans deal with issue like these daily without help from powerful friends, Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt used his connections and influence to get out of his financial difficulties. If only other Minnesotans had the same opportunity.
Real Minnesotans don’t have a lobbying firm in their corner to get them out of trouble. Real Minnesotans pay their bills or face the consequences. Real Minnesotans facing financial troubles are focused on feeding their families and keeping the lights on, not taking trips around the world, or driving a fancy Lexus like Kurt Daudt. Continue reading “Speaker Daudt’s Sweetheart Deal”