“The Rammer” to Endorse Norm

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...

Gram’s Questionable Endorsement

Last week, Republican conversations around the Capitol were questioning the wisdom of Senator Rod Grams (R-MN) pending endorsement of Lt. Governor Joanne Benson (R-MN). The fact that his decision came right on the heels of Mayor Norm Coleman’s announcement...

Gram’s Birthday Bash

Republicans held a 50th birthday bash for US Senator Rod Grams (R-MN) at the State Theatre Monday night with approximately 1000 supporters in attendance. Keynote for the event was former Senator Bob Dole (R-KS). Congressman Jim Ramstad, his sister and Hennepin County...

If You Haven’t Heard it, You Will

People in Republican circles are touting their party’s stronger support for women candidates. In an attempt to garner the women’s vote, and compensate for a poor track record on women’s issues, Republicans are railing against the glass ceiling. They...

Norm’s Non-announcement

Flanked by his wife Laurie, and his two children Mayor Norm Coleman (R) announced before God and everyone that he was a candidate for Governor of Minnesota. He imported his parents from New York who stood side by side with his in-laws during the announcement....