Jun 7, 2001
Ward 1 Long Benanav Blakey Kelly Megard Rettman No Endorse Spoil 1 23 29 0 4 0 6 6 1 2 22 32 0 5 0 5 3 0 3 21 39 0 4 0 0 4 0 4 23 38 0 3 0 0 6 0 5 21 37 0 8 0 0… This content is for Monthly General Subscription, Monthly Premium Subscription, Annual...
Jun 7, 2001
Even if Bob Long continues his quest into the primary he will do so without his current campaign manager Jo Mattson. Because Mattson is the Associate Chair of the Fourth Congressional District she would be required to support the DFL endorsed candidate or resign her...
Jun 7, 2001
It was announced yesterday that one of the most obstructionist and problematic of Minnesota’s non-elected political people would no longer be a fixture at the state Capitol and in fact, she will be leaving the state. Jackie Schweitz will be joining her husband in the...
Jun 7, 2001
The leadership of the state Republican Party is up for re-election at their next Central Committee meeting and to date, they remain uncontested. Party Chair Ron Eibensteiner, Deputy Chair George Cable, and Secretary/Treasurer Ron Carey should all easily slide back in....
Jun 7, 2001
Speaking of Mayor Pat Awada (R-Eagan) we understand she is being mentioned as another Eagan resident, don’t forget House Majority Leader Tim Pawlenty (R-38B, Eagan), for a constitutional office. The current Eagan Mayor’s name is being circulated as a good candidate...
Jun 7, 2001
City Business selected four well-known political names in their recent 40 under 40 list. DFL Party Chair Mike Erlandson, former Republican Party Chairman Chris Georgacas, Political operative Erich Mische and Mayor Patricia Awada (R-Eagan) made the list. …...
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...
