Apr 20, 2001
We have stumbled upon the Pro-life strategies to be employed in the St. Paul conventions this weekend. Of course, it is questionable if there are a large number of Pro-lifers, to begin with, to have any real influence. We have heard often how the abortion issue is...
Apr 20, 2001
The first round of the St. Paul precinct caucuses were held on Tuesday on the East and North sides of St. Paul. There is no clear early favorite, but Jay Benanav performed over expectations. He locked up 32 delegates on the side of the city believed to be the base...
Apr 20, 2001
The annual Humphrey Day Dinner set for Saturday, April 21st, is in full swing and we understand table availability has been capped. One unannounced feature of the event will be the attendance of Eleanor Mondale. Since Congress is not in session all of the Democratic...
Apr 20, 2001
One problem in life, as well as politics, is the hypocrisy people see when people say one thing and do another. This is probably where the adage “people in glass houses should not throw stones” emanates from. Such is the case on the matters before the...
Apr 20, 2001
Checks & Balances has obtained the polling results of the statewide survey of voters conducted by the National Republican Senatorial Committee in February between the 25-27. In a 500-person sample with a margin of +/- 4 % the following results occurred: George W....
Apr 20, 2001
Last week’s release of state Senate targets for 2002-03 spending plans brought forward the last leg in the legislative balancing act. As is normally the course, the DFL approach provides more money in traditional areas like Education, Higher Education, Health and...
Apr 14, 2001
It is good to be on top of the various happenings around politics in Minnesota. If you remember, we discussed the fact that former Rep Joel Jacobs (DFL) would not be returning to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Joel Jacobs Not on the Short List Last week...
Apr 11, 2001
In a recent Star Tribune article Lynne Goughler was listed as a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) board member and lobbyist. The problem with the listing is the title lobbyist. The organization MADD is not registered with the Campaign Finance and Disclosure Board...
Apr 11, 2001
Former state Senator Steve Novak was known for his wily maneuvers when he was in the legislature. Now that he is the lead on the Government Relations team in Anoka County that doesn’t mean he has lost his edge. It is clear Novak had his problems with...
Apr 11, 2001
After the Humphrey Day Dinner, a social event for the DFL Party Chair Mike Erlandson and Associate Chair Mary McEvoy is being held at Backstage @ Bravo. Here DFLers will be able to let their hair down and trip the light fantastic. … This content is for...
