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Old 02-07-2011 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
In that article about MSP and Gov Dayton, Dayton: Airport needs to have more options | StarTribune.com, I think all you need to know are these two lines:

Sounding a populist tone in support of passengers, Gov. Mark Dayton on Thursday called for greater competition among airlines at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to curb ticket costs and provide better services.

and then this:

In an interview after the gathering, Dayton didn't offer specific strategies for fostering competition.
He could place a call to his compatriot at St. Louis and ask how things are going there. I'm sure he's not busy.

The thing is, if Delta was not in MSP, who would be? What would become of the shopping Mall? Don't get me wrong, it is a beautiful city with a few nice people, but it is not exactly Disney World this time of year.

Seems like a big employer with operations that make your paycheck would be more appreciated by a local politician. Wonder how many Delta employees vote in the area?