Former State Auditor Running for Open House Seat

On March 3rd, Former State Auditor Pat Anderson (Awada) (R-MN) received the Republican Party endorsement to succeed Rep Matt Dean (R-43B, Dellwood). Dean was elected in 2004, defeating 1st term Rep Rebecca Otto (DFL-52B, Marine on Saint Croix) who also is the current...

Are Suburban Republicans Cowards or Just Cagey?

Republicans legislators may be overwhelmingly stupid or uncommonly brilliant because they are not very forthcoming on their positions on Republican Presidential candidate Donald J Trump (R). Like it or not, Trump will have a significant effect on GOP turnout and...

Structured Compromise, the Optics

It will be important for each side to prove it stood its ground and justify the support from their respective political constituencies. The DFL (Governor and Senate) have to appear compassionate and caring for those less fortunate, in spite of the fact poorer...