Archive for July, 2009
Next Entries »MUST READ FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: “THE ‘ABSENTEE SENATOR’ FRANKEN WINS BY CHANGING THE RULES”
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009The Minnesota Supreme Court yesterday declared Democrat Al Franken the winner of last year's disputed Senate race, and Republican incumbent Norm Coleman's gracious concession at least spares the state any further legal combat. The unfortunate lesson is that you don't need to win the vote on Election Day as long as your lawyers are creative [...]
SUTTON ON FRANKEN: “THIS GUY’S GOT A BIGGER ASTERISK NEXT TO HIS NAME THAN BARRY BONDS”
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009As Democrats celebrated Al Franken's long-delayed U.S. Senate victory, Republicans were still criticizing the court ruling that gave him the seat. State GOP Chairman Tony Sutton says he thinks the Minnesota Supreme Court was wrong in its ruling against Norm Coleman. Sutton told reporters today that he's convinced the inconsistent handling of absentee ballots disenfranchised [...]
MY FIRST POST
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009Thank you for all the warm welcomes I have received from people since Michael made it known last night that I would be joining Minnesota Democrats Exposed. I am not surprised at how quickly I was attacked after Michael made it known. It shows how hated people associated with Minnesota Democrats Exposed are, and is [...]
KELLIHER COURTING BEGINS?
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009A dedicated reader of Minnesota Democrats Exposed tells me that Speaker Kelliher is meeting with State Sen. Patricia Torres Ray today, possibly to obtain an endorsement for her gubernatorial bid. Stay tuned for more on this developing story…
PIONEER PRESS EDITORIAL: MINNESOTA NEEDS A SENATOR WHO “SHIES AWAY FROM EXTREME, GRATUITOUS PARTISANSHIP”
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009We hope Franken follows through on his promised humility. His final margin is a hair over one-thousandth of 1 percent. A bounce of the ball here and there and Coleman could be going to Washington next week. We need a senator who recognizes the division within the state and shies away from extreme, gratuitous partisanship. [...]
MNGOP MEDIA ADVISORY: CHAIR SUTTON & DEPUTY CHAIR BRODKORB TO PROVIDE 2010 ELECTION OVERVIEW
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009CHAIR SUTTON & DEPUTY CHAIR BRODKORB TO PROVIDE 2010 ELECTION OVERVIEW Who: Newly elected Republican Party of Minnesota Chair Tony Sutton and Deputy Chair Michael Brodkorb will hold media availability What: Chair Sutton and Deputy Chair Brodkorb will provide overview of 2010 election When: Wednesday, July 1 at 1:30 PM Where: RPM headquarters, 525 Park [...]
A NEW DAY FOR MDE
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009Today marks the beginning of a new day here at Minnesota Democrats Exposed. I have known Michael for many years and cannot thank him enough for his vision of making this blog into what it is today. I am very proud of Michael as he starts his new endeavor at the State Party, and I [...]
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