Run Carly Run

When Congressman Rick Nolan (DFL-MN08) announced he was ending his campaign for reelection the first name we thought of was former Rep Carly Melin (DFL-Hibbing). She is currently the Executive Director for Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council. She...

Fact: It’s the Size of the Base that Matters

As we listen to the number of attendees at Donald J Trump (R) rallies across the nation there is an interesting assumption—one we are skeptical about—that comes along with media reports, and that is the Republican voting base is equal to or competitive with the...

Will Blomberg’s Last-Minute Push Have Any Effect?

When former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (I) spoke in his 90-second commercial at the end of 60 Minutes his words seemed to have power. Maybe that was because it was honest, heartfelt and legitimate. Bloomberg while highlighting his own political choices...

The Need for a Truth in Campaign Advertising Board

If elected officials want to advance legislation that will have a broad appeal to all Minnesotan’s they should be calling for a Truth in Campaign Advertising Board. As we have listened to the sickening degree to the number of Campaign Ads in which one candidate spouts...

Pre-General Election Campaign Finance Reports 2018

Here are links to the pre-General Election Campaign Finance Reports and a listing of the receipts, expenditures, and cash-on-hand. Campaign/Organization Total Receipts Total Expenditures Cash Balance Debt Tim Walz (DFL) 3,842,162.41 3,691,347.14 639,024.84 Jeff...

The Politics of Fear and Familiarity

Our current state of political affairs is influenced by a fear factor. The fears are what may be lost as the economy changes, the population changes and what is familiar become foreign. As people age, they grow more resistant to change, but as the world ages, change...

DFL Party Scores Victory for Radinovich, But is There Enough Time?

The Minnesota DFL Party went to court on behalf of Congressional District candidate Joe Radinovich (DFL-MN08) petitioned the for the release of emails sent and received by St Louis County Commissioner and Congressional District Candidate Pete Stauber (R-MN08) from his...

A Retrospective View on Senate District 13

One of the most significant elections this year is the Special Election in Senate District 13 because it will determine the majority in the State Senate which is currently tied at 33-33 Republican majority. Stearns County Commissioner Joe Perske (DFL-13) is in the...