Mar 9, 2001
The Minnesota Republican Party was probably at its most confrontational and some may argue the most futile point in 1994 when the party endorsed Former Rep Allen Quist (R) over incumbent Governor Arne Carlson (R-MN). Hardliner Christian conservatives dominated the...
Mar 9, 2001
They say politics makes strange bedfellows, but sometimes it is just odd. A number of people contacted us after we ran the story on former Senator Jerry Janezich (DFL-05, Virginia) contemplating a run for Governor entitled “What Are You Thinking.” Now we understand...
Mar 9, 2001
Dan Wolter has joined the House Republican Caucus as the new Press Relations Coordinator. He comes from the private sector via Shandwick International where he was as a senior account executive with a specialty in health care public affairs. Previously, Wolter was...
Mar 9, 2001
There is an issue House Republicans are interested in reevaluating and it is a portion of education funding called “Compensatory Aid.” There are at least two members who will have bills on the issue Reps Chris Gerlach (R-36A, Apple Valley) and Mark Buesgens (R–35B,...
Mar 9, 2001
Peter Wattson an attorney with Senate Council and Research is creating a bit of a dust-up in the department. Last week, Republican members of the Redistricting Committee attacked his credibility and nonpartisanship because he had weighed in with a “factual opinion” on...
Mar 9, 2001
The issue of racial profiling seems to be a different topic depending on, which legislative body is addressing the issue. The state House took up the matter on Tuesday and Rep Rich Stanek (R–33B, Maple Grove) held the day. The House DFLers were basically handed the...
Mar 9, 2001
One interesting pastime in Republican circles is to ponder who are the best candidates to challenge US Senator Paul Wellstone (D-MN). The fervor has died down over his reneging on the pledge to only serve two terms, but we expect it will crop up again closer to the...
Mar 9, 2001
The professional sports industry has brought about a number of interesting spectacles from the San Diego Chicken to Crunch of the Timberwolves. It also creates some staged events intended to stimulate interest among the general public. This scene at the door to the...
Mar 9, 2001
We will start this item off with one of our favorite mantras, “Beware the Unintended Consequences.” We bring it up to set the stage for an analysis of the Open and Accountable Campaigns bill supported by Governor Jesse Ventura (\IP-MN) and authored in the legislature...
Mar 9, 2001
Harold Stassen (R) was elected to two consecutive terms as governor first in 1940. He will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda today. He will be remembered for a number of accomplishments especially as one of the signatures to the formation of the United...
