Mike Newcomb, with Minnesota’s Forward Independent Party, talked with MPR News host Clay Masters about his newly launched gubernatorial campaign. Newcome criticized the current political system, cited his father's political career as a Minnesota state lawmaker, highlighted his personal investment into his campaign and spoke about his stance on gun control.

A shorter version of this interview aired on All Things Considered. The following transcript is the full interview and has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Listen to the conversation by clicking the player button.

What made you want to run for governor as a third-party candidate?

The real issue, honestly, and I said it in that speech, is we no longer have a government that's by the people and for the people. It's by the par

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