The essence of leadership is the ability to drive consensus WITHOUT sacrificing principle. StarTribune columnist Lori Sturdevant recognizes Pat’s unique role in the debate over tax reform in the governor’s race.

As Pat advocated in her gubernatorial campaign, policy decisions should be based in economic principle, not personal ideological positions whether those preferences derive from a “tax the rich” or “no new taxes” ideology. As an active State Auditor, Pat will continue to follow that philosophy of governance, as she has in both her private and public sector careers, because it works.

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