May 2, 2001
Once again the rightwing Taxpayer’s League of Minnesota has actively engaged in lobbying the legislature crying out to be heard in the legislative process. They have come to the aid of Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer (R-MN) in her push for photo identification at...
May 2, 2001
Letter One April 20, 2001 To the Editor: After the election drama in Florida last November, we should have learned that it is better to prevent problems than to wait for a fiasco before we act. Voter fraud-even perceived voter fraud-calls into question the legitimacy...
May 2, 2001
The State Senate made the wise move to extract themselves from the contractual relationships between the state of Minnesota and union collective bargaining units in the issue extending benefits to same-sex couples. Previously the Senate had voted to deny the extension...
May 2, 2001
President George W Bush (R) announced the formation of a 14-person commission to recommend ways to fix the Social Security system. Two members of the group, former Congressmen Tim Penny (D-MN01) and Bill Frenzel (R-MN03) have represented Minnesota. During the...
May 2, 2001
A balanced budget is required in our state Constitution and this means the projected revenues must offset spending in the biennial budget. Revenue collection comes from the tax bill. Let us point out we have discussed the possibility of there not being a tax bill this...
May 2, 2001
Minnesotans have frequently been called fair weather fans when it comes to our sports teams, especially the Minnesota Twins. As the old adage goes “they love you when you are winning.” With an 18-7 record, the team with the lowest payroll is generating...
Apr 25, 2001
If you have a party and no one comes you know you are having a bad day, but if you have a party and it seems like everyone is there, then that can only be considered an unequivocal triumph. In the biggest fundraiser in DFL history, the party raked in $200,000 and...
Apr 25, 2001
Before anyone wants to write the political obituary for Erich Mische, saying he is out of favor with Mayor Norm Coleman (R-St Paul) or something just as ludicrous. Let the record show the Checks & Balances knows for a fact Mische will not play an active role in...
Apr 25, 2001
Sunday was the final day in the St. Paul Mayoral caucus process. Now all of the numbers are known. There is a fixed number of delegates from named sub-caucuses, unnamed sub-caucuses, and super-delegates totaling 556. In the battle for named sub-caucuses Jay...
Apr 25, 2001
There has been some comment about the involvement of former Congressman Vin Weber (R-MN) in the recent events in the Republican US Senate race. Weber is frequently mentioned as a key strategist in the rise of Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and the neo-Conservatives. Our...
