Where do the candidates stand on homelessness?  Politics
Madeleine Baran · ·  Homeless people are wondering how their
lives might change after Minnesota elects a new governor.  Gov.
Tim Pawlenty launched an ambitious plan to end long-term
homeless by 2010, but many people who have been homeless for
years are still living on the streets.  None of the
gubernatorial candidates have provided a similarly detailed plan
to end homelessness, but they have given some indication as to
how they would address the issue.  Republican candidate Tom
Emmer:  Emmer said that homelessness can only be ended by what
he calls "groups with a human dimension." He said, via e-mail,
"This means we must look beyond bureaucratic programs to support
groups and initiatives outside of government."  Emmer has not
committed to providing additional funding for homelessness
services and has not said whether he would restore Pawlenty's
cuts to group housing programs and other services.  "As a
governor, I would love to eliminate homelessness, bu