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PIM: “YOU DON’T MESS WITH JIM”
By Michael B. Brodkorb | November 26, 2007
"Remember that old Jim Croce tune? The one that goes:
You don't tug on Superman's cape
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask of the old Lone Ranger
You don't mess around with Jim
In St. Paul, the Jim you don't mess around with is Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles. For almost 25 years, Nobles has earned and enjoyed the reputation of being a straight shooter and a tough auditor. I am hard-pressed to think of anyone who has tried to pull the wool over Nobles' eyes. Incredibly, it appears that DFL Secretary of State Mark Ritchie has tried to do just that." Source: Politics In Minnesota, November 26, 2007
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November 26th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
While I think this is a generally accurate portrayal, Nobles is still a DFLer. So we probably ought to exercise at least a little caution before declaring him a Saint.
I believe that he will be a “straight shooter” and a “tough auditor” even with a fellow DFLer like Ritchie.
But we all ought to at least reserve judgment on this until Nobles announces his findings. (one way or the other)
January 8th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
[...] Back when Jim Nobels was assigned to this case, Michael Brodkorb at Minnesota Democrats Exposed crowed about how great Jim Nobels was. He even posted this little ditty from PIM about how you don’t mess with Jim– with multiple posts (must read! He tells you, because Drudge copywrited that little siren thing) about how the tough, thoughtful, well respected Legislative Auditor is going to come take Mark Ritchie to task. [...]
February 21st, 2008 at 9:14 am
[...] As the legislature works towards passing the transportation bill I’d like all the Republicans who’ll crow when the Governor vetoes the ‘tax laden’ bill, to make sure that you’ve read the Legislative Auditor’s report on Minnesota’s state highway system. Some highlights from the summary. [...]