Dale Folwell gets feisty
As the State Treasurer nears the end of his political career, Folwell still has some things to say
State Treasurer Dale Folwell has been pretty quiet since announcing that he’s planning to run for governor in 2024. That may be starting to change.
Over the course of the last week, Folwell waded into a series of high-profile issues — from public education to transgender medical procedures to the impending selection of Mandy Cohen to run the CDC. And for the first time, he publicly embraced the title of gubernatorial candidate.
Folwell is still an extreme long shot to capture the Republican nomination, and he doesn’t appear to have taken any steps toward mounting a serious primary campaign. But put together, the last week seems to be a sign that Folwell isn’t planning to finish his political career quietly.
Let’s quickly run through Folwell’s busy week.
Folwell on public education
On Monday, Folwell sat for his first extended public interview since declaring for the governor race back in March. In a 45-minute video interview with conservative educa…