Apr 17, 2018
In the last two elections, the spending in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District led the nation. This election, because it’s an open seat, with a contested Primary of the seated member, it might not receive great attention. The reason is the need for the Democratic...
Apr 14, 2018
7:12 pm There is a motion for no endorsement pre-Primary, this is a simple majority motion. It passed. Candidate 1st Ballot % 2nd Ball0t % 3rd Ballot % 4th Ballot % 5th Ballot % 6th Ballot % 7th Ballot % 8th Ballot % 9th Ballot 1oth Ballot % Phifer 73.5 44.28% 78...
Apr 12, 2018
As the last successful statewide Republican candidate former Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) is like a Viking’s quarterback acquisition of the 1980-90’s. He is akin to Brett Farve, Randall Cunningham, Jeff George, or Warren Moon. Each in their own right had attributes in...
Apr 12, 2018
The DFL endorsement battle in CD02 will not be much of a show. 2016 endorsed candidate Angie Craig (DFL) holds a 3-1 lead in the named sub-caucuses over her opponent Jeff Erdmann (DFL), she held a 5-1 advantage in the money game in the last quarter of 2017 and we...
Apr 12, 2018
By all reports, Dean Phillips (DFL) should have little trouble securing the DFL endorsement on Saturday because he too has locked up the support again because of the support from the DCCC, they like rich people. Many people are toeing the line because of Phillips...
Apr 12, 2018
Right now, the fight for the DFL endorsement in CD08 is a two-person contest with two other variables. It is a face-off between former FBI Agent Leah Phifer (DFL) and former Rep Joe Radinovich (DFL-Crosby). The other two factors are Rep Jason Metsa (DFL-6B, Virginia)...
Apr 6, 2018
Note: This publishing is a continuation from a running total with numbers coming in regularly. The DFL gubernatorial contest is wide open. So far, we have identified 55.93% of the 1398* known delegate pool (clarification point the overall delegate number is 1398 only...
Apr 6, 2018
On March 3rd, Former State Auditor Pat Anderson (Awada) (R-MN) received the Republican Party endorsement to succeed Rep Matt Dean (R-43B, Dellwood). Dean was elected in 2004, defeating 1st term Rep Rebecca Otto (DFL-52B, Marine on Saint Croix) who also is the current...
Apr 4, 2018
Minnesota Report In politics, the old adage is “Follow the Money.” If you are concerned about the effects of the Citizen’s United decision and the Koch Brothers influences on politics, then this story merits attention. Originally, we thought the John and Laura Arnold...
Apr 4, 2018
When Donald J Trump (R) announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on nation states exporting steel and aluminum the benefit to the Iron Range was immediate. Granted, residents of the 8th Congressional District voted for Trump 53.76% compared to 38.27% for Hillary...
