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Tag Archives: Minnesota
The Missouri Compromise
If Rick Santorum’s victory last night proved anything, it’s that the Repubublican primary is anything but predictable. But just how big of a win was it? As mentioned previously, Missouri is considered a ‘beauty contest’, and a rather expensive one … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty contest, Caucus, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Mitt Romney, Republican National Committee, Rick Santorum, RNC
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Feeling Minnesota
Former Minnesota Governor and current Presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty talks a good game. He likes to tout his record of success as Governor as qualifications for his eligibility to be President. He claims that he made tough decisions as Governor and balanced … Continue reading
In This Corner…Tim Pawlenty
2012 Contender Series: Tim Pawlenty (Ed. note: Pawlenty officially withdrew from the Republican Presidential race on Sunday, August 14th after a poor showing in the Iowa Straw Poll) This issue of the Contender series will be a little different from … Continue reading
In This Corner…Michele Bachmann
2012 Contender Series: Michele Bachmann (Updated January 4th: Ms. Bachmann officially withdrew from the residential race after a poor showing in the Iowa Caucus. It is expected that she will run for re-election in Minnesota once the redistricting is settled) … Continue reading
Posted in Contender Series
Tagged batshit crazy, Global Warming, Michele Bachmann, Minnesota, Minnesota's 6th congressional district, Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act, presidential candidate, State of the Union, Tea Party, Tea Party Caucus, Tea Party movement, United States Congress
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Night of the Long Knives
Here’s a very quick take on local politics that reflects national intra-party warfare. The Republican Party in Minnesota recently ejected 18 prominent and respected members, including a retired U.S. Senator and two former Minnesota Governors. Why? Because they were not … Continue reading
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Tagged Mark Dayton, Minnesota, Republican, RINO, Tom Emmer, Tom Horner
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Land of 10,000 Recounts
To understand why we have a major recount in the governor’s election this year, and why we had one two years ago in the Senate race, you have to understand something about Minnesota. The state motto is “Land of 10,000 … Continue reading
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Tagged Eugene McCarthy, Jesse Ventura, Mark Dayton, Minnesota, Minnesota Governor, MinnesotaCare, Tim Pawlenty, Tom Emmer
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Won’t You Polish Your Crystal Ball?
So here we are, with only one more week to make and to hear the prognostications and forecasts. I have a four-part essay question for commenters. Feel free to address any or all of the parts. I’ll give some of … Continue reading
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Tagged House, Larry Sabato, Minnesota, Senate, United States Senate
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