Historic Election Turnout Numbers

The numbers from the most recent multi-candidate DFL Primaries are listed below. It is important to note, these numbers are from somewhat different districts because of 2012 redistricting, but they are valid ballpark figures. We have broken out the Seven Metro...

Who Does Entenza’s Bid Benefit?

The decision by former House Minority Leader Matt Entenza(DFL) to contend against State Auditor Rebecca Otto (DFL-MN) may have more to do with 2018 than it does 2014. The reason being that Otto, if reelected in Novemberwould be in her third term and a viable candidate...

Dayton Bonding Bill Received Poorly By Both Republicans and DFLers

Anyone who thinks Governor Mark Dayton (DFL) and the DFL legislative minorities will automatically be on the same page this legislative session are sorely mistaken. Just because they are of the same party, does not mean all are in lockstep. Such is the case regarding...

Midpoint for DFL Delegate Selection

After this weekend’s conventions slightly over half of 1200 elected, DFL delegates will be chosen. Better than a quarter of the delegates will be selected in the following districts: Aitkin, Blue Earth, Chisago, a portion of Goodhue, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle,...

Colling Returns to Politics

Dave Colling returns to politics to become the Campaign Manager for Matt Entenza (DFL). Colling a veteran manager with DFL endorsement chops, Steve Miles for U.S. Senate in 2000 and Keith Ellison for Congress in 2006, leaves the private she sector to once again...