Feb 25, 1998
The activity is expected to pick up in March when legislators turn to the real issues that they need to deal with this session, Bonding and Supplemental Funding. Once these two items are resolved there will be little for the folks in St. Paul to be concerned about....
Feb 25, 1998
The chief author for the Twin’s Stadium bill in the House Loren Jennings (DFL) HD 18B Harris, expressed a clear opinion on the future of baseball in Minnesota. He said that if the Twins have not signed a deal relocating the Twins by the start of the season the...
Feb 25, 1998
The DFL is having a straw poll among precinct caucus attendees on March 3rd. The results of the poll may not help the DFL in its cause to strengthen the endorsement process. DFLers who attend precinct caucuses are not immune to issues in the general public. The MPR,...
Feb 23, 1998
In the tradition of Hillary Clinton v Barbara Bush and their chocolate chip cookie recipes Rep. Edwina Garcia appeals for a more spicy fare. The fundraiser for her Secretary of State campaign is billed as the “Great Garcia Chili Challenge.” The event will...
Feb 23, 1998
People in politics are familiar with a number of ways for dancing around an issue. The problem is that those terms become negative connotations rather than dance steps. The Mashed Potato, the Hustle, and the Grind will need to make way for the Dodge, the Waffle, and...
Feb 23, 1998
If the Republican tide took firm hold here in Minnesota Dennis Newinski (R) would be in Congress. In 1994, if 13,648 people had changed their minds that could have become a reality. Then in 1996, had 25,861 people felt compelled, the hard hat wearing candidate could...
Feb 23, 1998
Congressman Jim Ramstad (R-MN03) is expected to lend his name to the supporter’s list in Mayor Norm Coleman (R) bid for the Governor’s Office. To some, this seems like a way to offset the Grams endorsement of Joanne Benson. That may be true with...
Feb 23, 1998
Secretary of State Joan Anderson Growe (D-MN) may be retiring, but she still wields political clout. She is set to endorse Attorney General Hubert “Skip” Humphrey (D-MN) as her choice in the field of candidates for Governor. Growe is a recognized leader on...
Feb 19, 1998
Last week, Republican conversations around the Capitol were questioning the wisdom of Senator Rod Grams (R-MN) pending endorsement of Lt. Governor Joanne Benson (R-MN). The fact that his decision came right on the heels of Mayor Norm Coleman’s announcement...
Feb 19, 1998
Republicans held a 50th birthday bash for US Senator Rod Grams (R-MN) at the State Theatre Monday night with approximately 1000 supporters in attendance. Keynote for the event was former Senator Bob Dole (R-KS). Congressman Jim Ramstad, his sister and Hennepin County...
