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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
