Minneapolis Mayor to Run for Governor?

Minneapolis Mayor RT Ryback is thought to be running for Minnesota Governor despite being engaged in a reelection bid for his own office of Mayor.

Comments on the local Minneapolis based internet chat line indicate that the Mayor is all be ready to announce his intentions, but must wait until he wins re-election in November to his third four year term.

Current Governor and frequently mentioned GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty has announced that he will not run for re-election. While his opponents think this is because he has trashed the state's multi-decade standing as a progressive bastion with high incomes, high test scores and a vibrant economy, most analysts see him spending his time focusing on the prize.

Burned but not admiting it by Sarah Palen's pick as John McCains VP choice despite Pawlenty's active support as co-chair of his campaign Committee, it appears that Pawlenty is determined to
fight for the top spot, or not go for it at all.

The opening has lead to long lines of candidates in both parties, so the Mayor may need to puch his plans ahead sooner rather than later. While he is likely to be elected overwhelmingly, voters tend to disfavor candidates runing for another office before they are elected to their current one.

Nonetheless, The Mayor has been conducting a major effort at building his presence on social networking sites like facebook and twitter, and it actively attacking Pawlenty and defending Obama. A move seen as indicative of his interest in higher office.