Mar 23, 2000
We at Checks & Balances understand that DFL Senate District 62 candidate Lisa Vecoli is being advised by others in the GLBT community not to run. Her bid for the endorsement came up short and her future might be even bleaker in a primary fight against Julie Sabo,...
Mar 23, 2000
There was a small amount of buzz circulating about Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN07) considering jumping back into the US Senate race. The speculation may have been caused by his recent activity purchasing various website addresses. The rumor is false, Peterson is...
Mar 23, 2000
The Omnibus Bill also contained abortion language for a “Women’s Right to Know.” The Republican House was expected to pass the issue, but opponents wanted to weaken it if possible. Most of the faith that abortion rights advocates have, for the protection...
Mar 23, 2000
Governor Jesse Ventura (RP-MN) participated in a transportation forum with Senate Minority Leader Sen Dick Day (R-28, Owatonna), Rep Carol Molnau (R-35A, Chaska) Department of Transportation Commissioner Elwyn Tinklenberg and citizens of the state. Eric Eskola and...
Mar 16, 2000
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (D-IA) has called for a summit meeting with Governor Jesse Ventura (RP-MN) in Ventura Iowa, which is up north near the Minnesota border, to help heal the wounds caused by Jesse’s relentless jokes about Iowa. It’s possible it could happen this...
Mar 16, 2000
Checks & Balances is having a party to celebrate our fifth year of production. It will be held on March 30th in the Rathskeller at the Minnesota Brewing Company. The event will feature free food, beer, and other beverages. We will begin the festivities at 5:00 PM...
Mar 16, 2000
Checks & Balances has attempted to try to analyze the delegates selected at this weekend’s Senate District conventions held in the 4th Congressional District. So far we have combed through the 1100 or so names and found a limited number of duplications. Mostly the...
Mar 16, 2000
The DFL Party instituted a new process this year and moved the precinct caucuses, now called precinct meetings, to the weekend. The information that we have had is a fairly mixed bag. The turnout from the precinct meetings was down from past years and there may have...
Mar 16, 2000
If the bonding bill becomes an opportunity for local projects DFLers should take their lead from House Tax Committee Chairman Ron Abrams (R-45A) Minnetonka. Abrams came before the Capital Investment Committee and requested $6 Million for a marina on Lake Minnetonka....
Mar 16, 2000
The Republican House Caucus is trying to stem the tide of bad press that has been flowing their way in recent weeks. It started with the Rep Arlon Linder (R-33A, Corcoran) his comments on the “Right Religion,” they were followed by the Rep Jim Rostberg...
