As pundits and prognosticators try to read the tea leaves prior to an election, they call attention to the enthusiasm surrounding a particular political party. Right now nationally, the Democratic Party seems to have the wind at its back and the Republicans appear to...
Former Minnesota Republican Party Chair candidate and retired Veteran of both Iraq and Vietnam Joe Repya will enter the fray for the Independence Party endorsement for Governor. He contacted us early this morning to announce his plans. We had speculated his mulling of...
Last night was not an evening of much excitement. Yes, there were winners and losers, but very few surprises. The turnout was low universally and not much can be derived from the results which will have much effect on November 7th. There were just over a quarter of a...
The timing of the Special Session is in the hands of the Governor Jesse Ventura (RP-MN). In fact, it may just play into his hands. As we mentioned before, Minnesota Planning Director Dean Barkley has thrown around the 4th of July as the date for calling the session....
Many scenarios are emerging about the final result of the 2001 legislative session and one interesting item has come up. Minnesota Planning Director Dean Barkley surfaced the idea of the timing of a Special Session should there be a need. Since the discretion of...
