A Comprehensive Analysis of the 2014 House Legislative Races

This election the control of the Minnesota House is the major prize in state politics. Most pundits believe the DFL majority of seven votes to be in jeopardy, but we feel differently. The main reason being there is little being discussed this election by Republican...

What’s Old is New Again

Right now the legislature is focused on budget issues, but we expect politics will start to break out after the Easter/Passover break. We have been asking about what a Congressional District Map will look like from the Republican Majorities. The best we have heard is...

Kennedy for Senate

Here is an interesting item, which has come our way.  Freshman Congressman Mark Kennedy (R-MN02) is a name being brought up as a possible challenger to US Senator Paul Wellstone (D-MN). Some say Kennedy has taken the Republicans by storm in Washington DC. He flew with...

2008 Democratic National Delegate Apportionment

For those not familiar with the process on precinct caucus night, all attendees to the DFL Precinct Caucuses will be able to cast a ballot in a binding straw poll for their candidate of choice. This means the resulting percentages will determine the apportionment of...

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...