October 24, 2021
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Arne Carlson criticizes his Republican colleagues

Minnesota's former governor spoke out against the Voter Photo ID amendment during an interview with The Uptake. Carlson is also expected to campaign against the Marriage amendment. Voters will see both constitutional amendments on the ballot in November.
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Minnesota's former governor spoke out against the Voter Photo ID amendment during an interview with The Uptake. Carlson is also expected to campaign against the Marriage amendment. Voters will see both constitutional amendments on the ballot in November.

Hear what he had to say below:

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