The Two Realities of Tim Pawlenty

During his administration, Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) created consistent deficits. Each year he controlled the budget the numbers didn’t add up. In response to the first deficit, his fiscal wizardry decided to rob the Tobacco Settlement and use the endowment, as...

Blogger’s Desire to Join the GOP Senate Squad

Residual Forces blogger Andy Aplikowski (R) made his aspirations known to ranks of Republicans who follow his screed on July 6th. Aplikowski expressed his want to fill the vacating seat of Sen. Branden Petersen (R-35, Andover). Petersen, who says he could have held...

Still a Republican

State Sen Gary Laidig (R–56, Stillwater) survived a disappointing weekend. The five-term incumbent failed to receive the endorsement from his fellow Republicans on Saturday. This was not an April Fool’s joke that was visited upon the Senator – it really...