If the DFL candidates keep their eyes on the prize they will focus on the record of Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) and the Republican approach to government rather than trying to hamstring their DFL opponents they will do their cause a service. It is far too opportunistic...
The straw poll at precinct caucuses brought some clarity to the Republicans endorsement contest last night. As expected, former Republican House Minority Leader Rep Marty Seifert (R-20A, Marshall) bested Rep Tom Emmer (R-19B, Delano). Many thought the margin would...
The consensus picks for tonight straw poll appear to be Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-60A, Minneapolis), Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak (DFL) or Rep. Paul Thissen (DFL-63A, Minneapolis). DFLers are forced to make a choice otherwise vote Uncommitted. This means...
When Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) went to Willmar a couple of weeks ago to meet with Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson (DFL-13, Willmar) he expressed his support for a Constitutional Amendment to raise the Gas Tax. Now this is qualified support for the Amendment...
The State of Minnesota has a projected $495 million surplus for 2004-05 and is looking at a deficit in 2006-07 of between $700 million and $1.39 billion when factoring inflation. Current projections show the state’s burden of healthcare costs climbing significantly...
