McKernan, Maine delegation at a reception for higher education
By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com ReporterMINNEAPOLIS -- Former Gov. John “Jock McKernan is known for his work to support higher education. Wednesday afternoon, he and several members of the Maine delegation went to a reception at the Minnesota Arts Institute.
In his capacity as a former Chief Executive Officer of the Education Management Corporation, McKernan spoke at the event, where he told the crowd of about 50 that John McCain is committed to higher education.
See below for photos and video.
Higher education event: Delegate Ron Collins, First Congressional District candidate Charlie Summers and U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe. Politicker photo.
![Higher education event: Former Gov. John "Jock" McKernan talks with officials from the Minnesota Arts Institute. Politicker photo.](/files/politickerme/images/jock3.JPG "Higher education event: Former Gov. John "Jock" McKernan talks with officials from the Minnesota Arts Institute. Politicker photo.")
Higher education event: Former Gov. John "Jock" McKernan talks with officials from the Minnesota Arts Institute. Politicker photo.
Higher education event: Summers talks with state Sen. Lois Snowe-Mello. Politicker photo.
Higher education event: McKernan speaks. Politicker photo.
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