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CIRESI WON’T RULE OUT GETTING BACK IN SENATE RACE
By Michael B. Brodkorb | April 29, 2008
“Jennifer Duffy, of the Cook Political Report in Washington, D.C., said that the ‘nervousness about Franken’s candidacy had ebbed, but it’s going to spike back up now.’
The chances for a serious challenger are remote, she said, unless the candidate can provide funding and go straight to a September primary, bypassing the June endorsing convention. Attorney Mike Ciresi dropped out last month after it had become clear that he was behind in delegates who would endorse him.
Ciresi on Tuesday demurred on whether he would reenter the race. ‘I prefer to reserve my comments and judgment until the facts come out,’ Ciresi said. ‘At this point, I really can’t predict what the future might bring. You take a look at events and make judgments and decisions.’” Source: Star Tribune, April 29, 2008
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April 29th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
I have written this before: I think that Senor Ciresi leads a well-balanced life, and that he has many choices.
April 29th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
He’s do a lot better in a primary and would be a lot more enthusiastic about that.
April 30th, 2008 at 12:15 am
Once Franken pays the $70,000.00 [the newly hired tax team's estimation] then, Franken will be able to apply for a CREDIT on taxes OVERPAID IN MINNESOTA.
[MBB/MDE-IRS]
April 30th, 2008 at 7:51 am
el Presidente:
I thought this Ciresi fellow was a lawyer who had been running for US Senator.
As for that refund keep in mind Franken won’t get back $70,000.
He’ll only be able to ask for refunds on 2006 and 2005. He has missed the deadlines for 2004 (another sign of his mismangement if caught in March he would’ve been able to ask for 2004 refund) and earlier. Not to mention the interest and penalties will probably be bigger than his refund.
Walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN
Walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN
April 30th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Senor Hanson,
I don’t know if your DOUBLE signature is because you are a Minnesota Twins aficionado, you miss the Mary Hartman Show, or you like Doublemint Gum!
I think that your thought is essentially correct, although I find your choice of verb(s)["had been running"] to be interesting.
After all of the tax trading among states is done, I think that it might be interesting to see how the money shifts went.
Which state, district, or insular area [territory] got how much.
April 30th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Ceresi would have to explain why anyone should believe he’s qualified for the US Senate after he rolled over for a complete, utter bufoon like Franken.
Gonna be a tough sell.
April 30th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Mike has a successful law firm, a hugely successful charitable organization, and EVERY YEAR millions of dollars ($$$)come into the coffers of the State of Minnesota because of the Big Tobacco settlement that Mike won.
He has many choices.
Mike made a decision based on the available facts. He has still been active in the party, and has participated.
In your seller-buyer relationship, you obviously don’t even want to look at what Mike could possibly be presenting in the future.
I’ve read many of your posts.
April 30th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
e.p., so your saying because he is rich he should run? Thats just plain stupid. He weenied out of the race because of Angry Al. That is a good indication of his ability to make good decisions. Hell, everyone here knew Angry Al was going down long before this idiot dropped out of the race. If he runs he looses – but I guess he is getting used to that!