Perspective: Burgum second N.D. presidential candidate

While skeptical North Dakotans scratch their heads over Governor Douglas Burgum’s race for president, we need to be reminded that he is not the first aspirant for the big chair in Washington.

While a congressman, North Dakota’s William Lemke threw his hat in the ring as the presidential candidate for the Union Party in 1936.

Of course, Doug is not burdened by the likes of Francis Townsend, Charles...