Archive for March, 2008
« Previous EntriesA MESSAGE FROM MDE: I DIDN’T SPEAK WITH ANYONE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH MADIA’S CAMPAIGN REGARDING MY POSTS TODAY ON BONOFF
Monday, March 31st, 2008I have a long-standing policy of not discussing my methods and sources for posts on Minnesota Democrats Exposed. But I was contacted in the last 90 minutes by Chris Truscott, media director for Ashwin Madia’s campaign, regarding my posts today on State Senator Terri Bonoff. Truscott asked that I clarify that I “had no contact [...]
BONOFF CAMPAIGN RELEASES STATEMENT REGARDING MDE POST; STATEMENT CREATES NEW PROBLEMS FOR BONOFF
Monday, March 31st, 2008I received a statement from Terri Bonoff's campaign regarding my post from earlier today: "Terri recalls her conversation with Sandy differently than you’ve described. This bill was authored with the best of intentions, but it became clear could be used as a vehicle for anti-choice legislation, particularly because the bill’s language had changed during [...]
MDE EXCLUSIVE: MOMS PAINT DISTURBING PICTURE OF BONOFF’S HANDLING OF SENSITIVE LEGISLATION #2
Monday, March 31st, 2008This is the second installment of a three-part post about an interview I did with Elizabeth Lavang and Sandy Maclean about State Senator Terri Bonoff’s handling of the Grieving Parents Act in the Minnesota Senate. Click here to read the first post. ### On March 8, 2007, four days before the Grieving Parents Act was [...]
MDE EXCLUSIVE: MOMS PAINT DISTURBING PICTURE OF BONOFF’S HANDLING OF SENSITIVE LEGISLATION
Monday, March 31st, 2008When former U.S. Senate candidate Mike Ciresi endorsed State Senator Terri Bonoff's campaign for Congress last week, one of the reasons he cited for endorsing Bonoff was that "[w]e need serious leaders in Washington who are willing and able to reach across party lines to make progress for people." There are two women living in [...]
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? IN ENDORSEMENT STATEMENT, KLOBUCHAR COMPARES OBAMA TO HHH
Monday, March 31st, 2008"WASHINGTON – Barack Obama picked up the endorsement of Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar Sunday night, giving him another superdelegate supporter. In a statement provided to The Associated Press, Klobuchar said Obama 'has inspired an enthusiasm and idealism that we have not seen in this country in a long time.' Klobuchar, a freshman Democrat, said Obama [...]
BREAKING NEWS: BRIAN DAVIS ENDORSED IN THE 1ST CD
Saturday, March 29th, 2008Dr. Brian Davis was endorsed today by Republicans in the 1st CD on the first ballot over Representative Randy Demmer. Davis will be guest of King's and my radio show at 3:05 p.m.
NARN “THE FINAL WORD†TODAY FROM 3-5 P.M.
Saturday, March 29th, 2008I'll be on the radio today for a two-hour program from 3-5 p.m. with King Banaian of SCSU Scholars on AM 1280 The Patriot. The organizer of a Minnesota event featuring Dr. Ward Churchill will be the guest of the program at 3:30 p.m. This should be great radio. Before you listen to King and [...]
DFLERS DIDN’T WANT TO VOTE TO INVESTIGATE SWANSON
Friday, March 28th, 2008"But other DFLers on the commission expressed uneasiness with voting to investigate the attorney general, also a DFLer, and the panel instead encouraged Nobles to use his own authority to launch a probe." Source: Star Tribune, March 28, 2008 Click here for the complete story.
FROM MPR: DFL LEGISLATOR “…DESCRIBED SWANSON’S RECENT DECISION TO BRING IN A LOCAL LAW SCHOOL DEAN TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION AS A FLAWED APPROACH”
Friday, March 28th, 2008"But Simon said an independent investigation by the Office of the Legislative Auditor could put the matter to rest. 'I don't think it's in anyone's interest for us to have an attorney general's office that is stained by allegations of ethical misconduct,' he said. 'And in fact I think it would be best for the [...]
STAR TRIBUNE: “AUDITOR TO EXAMINE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE”
Friday, March 28th, 2008"The Legislative Auditor is launching an investigation into allegations of ethical misconduct in Attorney General Lori Swanson's office, which has been wracked by months of turmoil and turnover. Auditor Jim Nobles said a preliminary probe could take weeks, after which he will decide whether to conduct a more in-depth inquiry. He announced the investigation at [...]
MUST READ FROM THE STAR TRIBUNE: “PROBE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE MAY BE NEXT”
Friday, March 28th, 2008"The Legislative Audit Commission will consider today whether to review allegations of possible improper conduct within the Minnesota attorney general's office. The office, headed by Attorney General Lori Swanson, has been roiled by discontent for more than a year, with high turnover of lawyers amid complaints of low morale and an atmosphere of intimidation. Sen. [...]
FRANKEN EVASIVE TO QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS FAILURE TO PROVIDE DISABILITY INSURANCE
Thursday, March 27th, 2008I attended Al Franken's rally on Tuesday morning at the Capitol and as I was waiting for the event to start, I noticed Al Franken was nearby, shaking hands with supporters. Addressing him as "Mr. Franken", I introduced myself and shook his hand. I wasn't shocked when Franken said hello, but quickly moved on [...]
WHO IS J. GAUTHIER?
Thursday, March 27th, 2008I will be publishing a series of posts today about the public documents released by the Republican Party of Minnesota (MN GOP) regarding Al Franken's failure to pay workers' compensation insurance and the disability insurance. The MN GOP's press release of earlier this week brought to light the fact that Franken had also been fined [...]
MADIA SPOKESMAN SAYS BONOFF HEADQUARTERS “MUST FEEL LIKE THE TITANIC”
Thursday, March 27th, 2008“DFLers in the 3rd Congressional District this week received a flier questioning the DFL soul of Ashwin Madia, who day by day comes closer to winning the party’s endorsement to run against Republican Erik Paulsen for the seat being vacated by Jim Ramstad. In the flier, it’s noted that Madia was a supporter of John [...]
REPORTER COMPLIMENTS COLEMAN FOR ANSWERING QUESTION AFTER CAMPAIGN EVENT; POSTS PICTURE OF FRANKEN STAFF USHERING FRANKEN “OUT OF THE CAPITOL”
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008"Here's where they differed: Coleman made time to do Q&A with the press after his remarks and Franken did not. Reporters literally chased after Franken, but staff ushered him out of the Capitol. We like the opportunity to ask follow-up questions. A lot of questions arise in a half-hour speech. Access is good. I understand [...]
MINNESOTA MONITOR ISSUES APOLOGY FOR ATTACK ON MCCAIN; NOW ANOTHER LIBERAL BLOG BLAMES MCCAIN’S TEETH ON “POOR PRISON NUTRITION”
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008First, I was happy to read that Minnesota Monitor finally issued a formal apology about their shocking attack on Senator McCain's teeth. Minnesota Monitor did the right thing, as McCain's teeth were broken at the gum while being tortured as a P.O.W. But now another liberal blogger, Charlie Quimby, is questioning whether McCain had his [...]
COLEMAN POKES FUN AT FRANKEN’S WORKERS’ COMP PROBLEMS
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008"In his speech, he never mentioned Franken — the presumptive DFL nominee — by name, but made repeated references to him. 'Republicans are for small businesses, especially those who pay their workers compensation insurance,' Coleman said." Source: Pioneer Press, March 26, 2008 Click here for the complete story. ### This post also appears on Blogs [...]
BLOGGING AT COLEMAN’S CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT IN ST. PAUL
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008I am at U.S. Senator Norm Coleman's campaign announcement in St. Paul. I'll be posting extensively today on Minnesota Democrats Exposed and Blogs for Norm, so please check both sites for updates. UPDATE: The event is over and Senator Coleman is now meeting with reporters, a clear contrast from Al Franken leaving his event without [...]
MINNESOTA MONITOR SHOCK ATTACK ON SENATOR MCCAIN: LIBERAL BLOG MOCKS MCCAIN OVER HIS DENTAL WORK IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT MCCAIN HAD MANY OF HIS TEETH BROKEN WHILE BEING TORTURED AS P.O.W.#2
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008Sean Broom at MN Publius wrote a great post against Minnesota Monitor's shock attack on Senator John McCain's. As I wrote yesterday, Minnesota Monitor has a post up mocking Senator McCain's teeth. McCain's teeth were broken at the gum while being tortured as a P.O.W., something the author of the post, Molly Priesmeyer, now claims [...]
HEADLINE OF THE DAY
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008This is one of the headlines given to a new Associated Press story about the U.S. Senate race: "Coleman Calls Franken Part of 'Partisan Disease,' in Minnesota Senate Race" That headline can't make Team Franken very happy. ### This post also appears on Blogs for Norm!, an online community and blog covering the 2008 U.S. [...]
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