TOMMY "TINY ELVIS" RUKAVINA

DFL House Minority Leader Matt Entenza called Governor Pawlenty "Governor Las Vegas" for his proposal for a metro-area casino, but now members of his own caucus are pushing for the expansion of gambling.

DFL Representative Tommy "Tiny Elvis" Rukavina wants slot machines in bars:

"In the latest bid to use gambling wagers to pay state expenses, legislators Wednesday proposed putting slot machines in thousands of Minnesota taverns." Source: Star Tribune, March 16, 2005