May 7, 2018
We will reemphasize our previous point made after the DFL failed to endorse a candidate to replace Congressman Rick Nolan (D-MN08). What No Endorsement in the CD08 Means. In the last two elections, the 8th CD had more money spent in it than any other Congressional...
May 7, 2018
We will remind our readers what House Speaker Kurt Daudt (31A, Crown) said to us at the beginning of the legislative session. “We Don’t Need Anything.” This means a Bonding Bill, a Tax Bill or any other legislation. With this as a backdrop, low expectations are the...
May 7, 2018
In his announcement as a Democratic candidate for the US Senate, Richard Painter succeeded is isolating himself and nearly assuring his imminent failure. He has been identified as a Republican all of his political life and the strange talking professor will not likely...
May 3, 2018
One thing is becoming eminently clear about the Grand Old Party, is it’s shift to the Trump Loyalty Party. Nationally, and even here locally support for Donald J Trump is becoming the currency in Republican circles. Minnesota’s 2016 election was strongly...
May 3, 2018
If Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson (R-MN) expects to secure the Republican Party for Governor he may need to get closer to Donald J Trump to do succeed. Former Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) will be hard pressed to fully embrace Trump and this could be the...
May 3, 2018
On Monday, Rep Peggy Scott (R-35B, Andover) introduced HF 4472 Cause of action and civil penalty created for violations of the social media bill of rights. The issue of privacy protections for social media is spreading throughout the nations and is appearing in state...
Apr 21, 2018
3:30 pm All three opponents called for the unanimous endorsement of Dan Feehan, the motion passed. This makes Checks & Balances the only source for the actual result. 3:23 pm There is an endorsement for Dan Feehan. Candidate 1st Ballot % 2nd Ballot % Vicki...
Apr 17, 2018
Today, Governor Mark Dayton (DFL-MN) announced the appointment of former House Speaker Rep Paul Thissen (DFL-61B, Minneapolis) to the MN State Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created with the appointment of Justice David Stras to the Court of Appeals. Thissen was...
Apr 17, 2018
The next Congressional endorsement contest takes place in CD01 this weekend in LeSueur at the Park Elementary School. This match-up consists of Dan Feehan (DFL) former acting Secretary of Defense in the Obama Administration, former state Sen Vicki Jensen...
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...
