Tight On Message

Bill Hillsman commented on MPR after the election that is was easy to work with Governor Jesse Ventura (IP-MN) because he was a professional and came into the studio to get the spot done. In the matter of a few takes the Ventura had the material for his commercials...

Peter Bell Self-Definition

There is a maxim in politics that is “define yourself before your opponent does.” This is something that Republican County Commissioner candidate Peter Bell has seemed to agree with. In a recent fundraising letter, Bell self-defines with four points. I am...

Vikings Win and So Does Dorfman

The scenario was set hold an endorsing convention on a Sunday, just prior to the first Vikings play-off game. The field of candidates were in place Greg Abbott, Grant Harrell, Bill Harper, Chuck O’Connor, Mark Oyaas, and Gail Dorfman. The talk around town was...

C&B 1997: The Lobbyists: Government Lobbyist Jim Staebler

James Staebler has been the Director of Intergovernmental Relations for Hennepin County since 1993. He is the chief lobbyist for the county; department director reporting to the County Administrator and the Board of County Commissioners. As Chairman of the...