Kennedy Takes a Pass

Congressman Mark Kennedy (R-MN02) has his eyes on the prize.  Word out of Washington D.C. as we understand it, Kennedy passed on the Commerce Committee and accepted a seat on the Financial Services Committee.  This is a no-brainer the Commerce Committee is a much...

The 2002 Independence State Convention

We attended the Independence Party Convention in St. Cloud. Unlike the DFL and Republican Party Conventions, which were held in Convention Centers, this one was staged in an auditorium on the St. Cloud State College Campus.  It had the size and feel of a local State...

Focus 2002

As a first-term Congresswoman Rep Betty McCollum (D-MN04) recognizes the importance of the election. The configurations of Congressional Districts are still a question mark and the dominance of the suburban constituency just as questionable.Congressman Bill Luther...

Humphrey Day Happenings

The annual Humphrey Day Dinner set for Saturday, April 21st, is in full swing and we understand table availability has been capped.  One unannounced feature of the event will be the attendance of Eleanor Mondale.  Since Congress is not in session all of the Democratic...

Sixth Congressional District Sequel

The Republicans of the 6th Congressional District once again endorsed John Kline to challenge incumbent Congressman Bill Luther (D-MN06). Kline, a Texas transplant, will bring forward his military experience and beltway experience to bear against the three-term...