As I was elected governor, there was a mandate for public school funding and supporting public school funding. And I will fight for that. But I have worked with Republicans. I'm the only secretary that was confirmed twice unanimously by the Republican Senate. I can sit down at the table, I can work with them and I can vote. And that is what we need from the next lieutenant Governor Barnes. (1:28:28–1:28:37)
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Asserts that Melissa Hughes was confirmed twice unanimously by the Republican Senate.
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