Jan 26, 2010
It’s hard to argue a Special Election that retains a seat for a particular party as a bellwether or indicator of any forthcoming trend, but the opposite can be true. With the State of the Union Address, start of the legislative session and the 2010 elections pending...
Jan 26, 2010
It’s hard to argue a Special Election that retains a seat for a particular party as a bellwether or indicator of any forthcoming trend, but the opposite can be true. With the State of the Union Address, the start of the legislative session and the 2010 elections...
Jan 20, 2010
Former Minnesota Republican Party Chair candidate and retired Veteran of both Iraq and Vietnam Joe Repya will enter the fray for the Independence Party endorsement for Governor. He contacted us early this morning to announce his plans. We had speculated his mulling of...
Jan 15, 2010
Today, Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) announced the projects he will support in a bonding bill. The amount he supports is $685 million with nearly one third targeted to higher education. DFLers have been discussing a bill exceeding one billion, and view Capital investment...
Sep 12, 2008
When we published the scoop on Rep Chris DeLa Forest’s (R-49A, Andover) retirement we did so from his designation as Treasurer for Peggy Scott’s campaign. We were surprised when he announced he would be leaving his House seat early September 1st. We thought this was...
Sep 12, 2008
This week, we can read a series of newspaper accounts of how medical device manufacturers are providing doctors with consulting fees intended to solidify relationships with their companies and in turn specific medical devices. This cozy relationship is not...
Sep 10, 2008
Last night was not an evening of much excitement. Yes, there were winners and losers, but very few surprises. The turnout was low universally and not much can be derived from the results which will have much effect on November 7th. There were just over a quarter of a...
Sep 10, 2008
Last night was not an evening of much excitement. Yes, there were winners and losers, but very few surprises. The turnout was low universally and not much can be derived from the results which will have much effect on November 7th. There were just over a quarter of a...
May 18, 2008
Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-60A, Minneapolis), House Majority Leader Tony Sertich (DFL-05B, Chisholm), Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller (DFL-59, Minneapolis), Senate Assistant Majority Leader Tarryl...
May 18, 2008
Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-60A, Minneapolis), House Majority Leader Tony Sertich (DFL-05B, Chisholm), Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller (DFL-59, Minneapolis), Senate Assistant Majority Leader Tarryl...
