3 hours ago - PoliticsRichard Painter speaks during a 2018 event. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty ImagesRichard Painter is keeping his options open when it comes to Minnesota's November elections. What's new: The one-time counsel to former President George W. Bush confirmed to Axios Monday that he's exploring a run for attorney general, while still considering an independent bid for governor. The University of Minnesota law professor hasn't yet decided whether he'd seek a major party nomination or run as an independent if he went up against DFL incumbent Keith Ellison.

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