Jun 7, 2001
It isn’t surprising to see the millionaire in the 2002 Gubernatorial race be the first to start running commercials eighteen months before the election. GOP Gubernatorial candidate Brian Sullivan (R-MN) launched the first commercials targeted to increase his name...
Jun 7, 2001
When speaking to DFLers the temporary solution to the legislative session resolution dubbed the “Lights On” strategy is more attractive and the Republicans reject it out of hand. The stand being taken by the Republicans on the rate reductions for...
Jun 7, 2001
Just in case you missed this item yesterday. Councilmember Jerry Blakey (DFL-Ward 01, St Paul) is rumored to be making a pivotal political decision set to be announced shortly. We understand he is so interested in being considered a serious factor in the St. Paul...
Jun 7, 2001
Posted 9:12 PM Jay Benanav became the DFL endorsed candidate on the 11th Ballot with over 65%. Bob Long spoke to the delegates and said he was going to take a few weeks off and would be talking to people later. He did not say whether he would abide by the endorsement...
Jun 6, 2001
Checks & Balances will once again be providing blow-by-blow coverage of the St. Paul City Convention. If you are busy doing yard work or relaxing from a taxing work week just log on and see what we have to say. We will keep the most current information at the top...
Jun 6, 2001
Governor Jesse Ventura (IP-MN) is calling the legislator’s back to St Paul on Monday. This will be the first Special Session Ventura has called in his two and one-half years in office. He did so prior to there being any agreement reached by the three sides....
Jun 5, 2001
Dear Senate Conferees: We are writing to thank you, as Senate taxes working group conferees, for standing up and fighting for the homeowners we represent. We recognize that you are under intense pressure to give up every point of contention, but we urge you to remain...
Jun 1, 2001
The results are in and they provide an interesting picture. We asked the question “What effect do you think the impasse during the legislative session will have on Tim Pawlenty’s bid for Governor?” 12% of respondents who are self-confessed...
Jun 1, 2001
Another issue we found of interest is a possible link between Minnesota Public Radio and the quest for unfavorable stories on the Attorney General’s office. Now it will be easy to make the linkage by reiterating the fact that Minnesota Public Radio butted heads with...
Jun 1, 2001
Wednesday morning at an informal gathering between Attorney General Mike Hatch (DFL-MN) and members of the Capitol Press Corps he informed the assemble he would sue if the United Airlines/US Airways merger went through. The creation of this 900lbs gorilla in the...
