DFL 2000 4th Congressional District Convention

Extra! Extra! Read all about it Mary Rosenthal withdrew and called for endorsement by acclamation for Betty McCollum. It’s over and McCollum said, “Run Runbeck run were right behind you.” Time:12:03 PM If you are tracking the convention from this...

Fourth District Showdown

The best political game in town will take place Saturday at North High School in North St. Paul. Checks & Balances intends to publish live from the convention until a decision has been reached. We will also be checking our email if any of our readers are...

Pioneer Press Endorsements

The St. Paul Pioneer Press took an interesting stance in support of five candidates seeking to replace Congressman Bruce Vento (D_MN04). The paper supported three women and two men, four DFLers, and one Republican. The sole Republican is a candidate who doesn’t even...

4th District Follow-up

More activities have been taking place in the DFL 4th Congressional District contest. Sen Steve Novak (DFL-52, New Brighton) is challenging Mary Rosenthal in the union endorsement area. Rosenthal has secured the endorsements of the Service Employees International...

Campaign Claims

# of delegates Coleman Coleman – 31 Gaylord – 10 McGuire – 25 McCollum – 34 Novak – 19 Ortega – 07 Rosenthal – 32 Gaylord Coleman – 21 Gaylord – 23 McGuire – 27 McCollum – 24 Novak – 14 Ortega...