Gubernatorial Candidate Hepola says He’s ‘Committed to Taking Best Ideas from Both Parties’

Corey Hepola being interviewed on Leighton Broadcasting station, KNSI April 19, 2022

ST. CLOUD (KDLM/KNSI) – Third-party candidate for governor and Perham native Cory Hepola continues his push to become the next Governor of Minnesota.

The former Minneapolis radio host says he’s committed to taking the best ideas from both parties to find something that works in Minnesota, though some have argued Hepola is a Democrat in disguise. When asked how different his ideas are from the democrats he says, “A lot, and people will start to see that. In fact the Republicans should be very very scared about what we’re about because we are about community and we are financially thoughtful.”

Hepola does have some tough talk for current Democratic leadership. He says both the corporate and individual state tax rates are stifling Minnesota’s economy.

“We have a $9.2 billion surplus, that’s inefficient government. A top-five individual income tax state, top-six corporate — Yes, we need to find a new formula.”

Hepola says the state has a quirky streak born out of a great education system and high intelligence. He gives Democrats high marks for stressing schools and healthcare funding. At the same time, Hepola says Governor Tim Walz went way too far with his COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration.

“It was an abuse of emergency powers. That’s not true leadership, that’s dictatorship and that’s to leverage your party into a better deal.”

Hepola says the GOP is failing to get out and meet with individuals one-on-one in a grassroots way, which hinders their ability to connect and create a platform that everyone feels comfortable with.

“Hey Cory, some have suggested that you’re just a Democrat running as an independent. How different are you?” pic.twitter.com/7ZMO5mc6yT

— Cory for Minnesota (@Cory4Minnesota) April 19, 2022