Former Governor Arne Carlson has endorsed Richard Painter in his bid for the U-S Senate seat formerly held by Al Franken. Painter, a long-time Republican and former ethics attorney for George W. Bush, is seeking the D-F-L Party’s nomination. Carlson calls Painter “one of the most refreshing voices of intelligence and straight talk to come upon the Minnesota scene in decades.” Painter announced his candidacy last week, saying he’s fed up with the G-O-P and President Trump in particular.