The Independence Party has cross-endorsed Bob Lessard for Minnesota attorney general. Lessard, a former Democratic state senator, is running as a Republican in the August 14th primary against GOP-endorsed candidate Doug Wardlow. Lessard says his political beliefs are “very much in line” with the Independence Party. He says, “Governor Ventura and I worked closely together to accomplish our agenda when we served together.” Lessard says as attorney general he’ll fight to protect the Clean Water, Land and Legacy amendment which he warns is being threatened.