Archive for August, 2009
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Monday, August 31st, 2009“It’s low tech and retro, but even in the age of modern political technology there’s no secret to why politicians come to the Minnesota State Fair. It’s where the people are. No matter what your politics, there’s a place for it at the state fair. At the state DFL booth, fairgoers can “plug the holes” [...]
MN GOP PRESS RELEASE: “REPUBLICAN PARTY OF MINNESOTA KICKS OFF WAIT IN LINE FOR OBAMACARE CONTEST AT STATE FAIR”
Monday, August 31st, 2009St. Paul- Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Tony Sutton and Deputy Chairman Michael Brodkorb today kicked off the Party’s Wait In Line for ObamaCare contest at the Minnesota State Fair to draw public attention to what a government run health care system would look like. The winner of the contest will receive $2,500. “Government run [...]
DFL CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR BOASTS: “WE WOULD BE PUTTING THE HEALTH-INSURANCE INDUSTRY OUT OF BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA”
Monday, August 31st, 2009State Senator John Marty, a DFL candidate for governor, told MinnPost at his health care legislation “…would be putting the health-insurance industry out of business in Minnesota.” That is a shocking statement from an elected official. Click here for the complete story from MinnPost.
MN GOP PRESS RELEASE: “REPUBLICAN PARTY OF MINNESOTA INVITES MINNESOTANS TO WAIT IN LINE FOR OBAMACARE”
Monday, August 31st, 2009Who: Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Tony Sutton and Deputy Chair Michael Brodkorb What: Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Tony Sutton and Deputy Chair Michael Brodkorb will make remarks regarding the Party’s Wait In Line For ObamaCare contest which begins today. The winner of the contest will receive a cash prize of $2,500. Where: Republican [...]
BILLBOARD TARGETING SPEAKER KELLIHER GOES UP NEAR STATE FAIR
Friday, August 28th, 2009The Taxpayers League of Minnesota has unveiled a campaign to target State Legislators who want to raise taxes on the people of Minnesota. The first billboard features House Speaker Margaret Anderson-Kelliher. It highlights her vote in favor of a $1.5 billion tax increase. “The Minnesota State Fair is usually considered a time to kick off [...]
MUST READ: “STATE GOP GOES ON THE OFFENSE”
Thursday, August 27th, 2009“State Republican Party officials launched the opening salvo Wednesday in what they say will be an aggressive effort to take back legislative seats. The effort began with Sen. Steve Murphy, a lawmaker who is ‘out of touch’ with his district, said Minnesota Republican Party Deputy Chairman Michael Brodkorb. ‘Sen. Murphy’s number was just up,’ he [...]
UPDATE: RUMOR MILL: BILLBOARD GOES UP TARGETING LOCAL LEGISLATOR
Thursday, August 27th, 2009An update on yesterday’s post:Â I was right, as the Republican Party of Minnesota purchased a billboard in downtown Red Wing hitting Senator Steve Murphy on his voting record.
MUST READ FROM THE AP: “FRANKEN CANCELS FUNDRAISING EVENT HOSTED BY CONVICTED SWINDLER”
Thursday, August 27th, 2009“Sen. Al Franken said Wednesday that he canceled a fundraiser after learning that the host of the event served a year in prison for swindling some northern Minnesotans. The host was Mark Erjavec, who was convicted in 1997 of theft by swindle. He served a 13-month jail sentence in St. Louis County. The self-described real [...]
BREAKING NEWS: FRANKEN* CANCELS FUNDRAISER WITH CONVICT AT LAST MINUTE
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009Al Franken* was forced to cancel a fundraiser that was schedulded for Thrursday because he learned the host was a criminal. “Mark Erjavec, who describes himself as an entrepreneur specializing in distressed real estate, may be a newcomer to the political scene but he is well known in the courtroom. Besides the 1997 theft by [...]
RUMOR MILL: BILLBOARD GOES UP TARGETING LOCAL LEGISLATOR
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009I have heard from a few sources that a billboard has gone up somewhere in Minnesota targeting a State Senator on his or her votes. If you have seen the billboard or know where it is please let me know (a picture would be great too). Please check back to Minnesota Democrats Exposed for more [...]
BREAKING NEWS: FRANKEN STAFFER KICKS REPUBLICAN OUT OF PUBLIC MEETING ON HEALTH CARE
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009Via a Tweet from Michael Brodkorb, I’ve learned this morning that a Republican was kicked out of public meeting on health care featuring Senator Al Franken*. The Republican was booted by a member of Franken’s staff. Please check back to Minnesota Democrats Exposed for more information on this developing story.
RESPONSE FROM JOE BODELL ABOUT PROBLEMS AT DFL HQ
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009Below is the response from Joe Bodell to the letter I sent him regarding the problems at DFL HQ. Aaron, 1.) I received reports from sources that there was the possibility of an upcoming FEC fine. Turns out there was simply nothing to it — according to official statements from party officials, there is no FEC investigation [...]
MN GOP PRESS RELEASE: “REPUBLICAN PARTY OF MINNESOTA ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF HEALTH CARE COALITION”
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009Rochester- Former Representative Fran Bradley and Doctors Brian Davis, Fred Nobrega and Scott Wright today announced the formation of the Republican Party of Minnesota’s Health Care Coalition.  The goals of the coalition are to help prevent a government takeover of the American health care system and to promote positive alternatives which put doctors and patients [...]
OPEN LETTER TO JOE BODELL REGARDING ISSUES AT DFL HQ
Monday, August 24th, 2009Per Joe Bodell’s request I sent him a letter with the questions I had posed on Minnesota Democrats Exposed on August 18th regarding problems at DFL HQ. Below is the full letter. Joe,  Read your tweet. I do have a few questions for you, and the readers of Minnesota Democrats Exposed would appreciate a prompt response. [...]
CONGRATS & WELCOME HOME BEN GOLNIK
Monday, August 24th, 2009I want to congratulate Ben Golnik on his safe return from Afghanistan. Golnik spent the last week in Afghanistan as a monitor of the Afghan elections.  Golink participated in program offered by the International Republican Institute. Welcome back to Minnesota Ben! Please check back to Minnesota Democrats Exposed for additional updates later today.
MN GOP PRESS RELEASE: “WALZ CALLS ON OBAMA ADMINISTRATION FOR POLITICAL COVER”
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009St. Paul – Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Tony Sutton issued the following statement regarding Tim Walz’s teleconference with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius this evening. “With public support for government run health care eroding, Tim Walz hopes the Obama administration will provide him with the political cover he needs to support their unpopular scheme. Tonight’s [...]
MORE MINNESOTANS DISAPPROVE OF JOB FRANKEN* IS DOING THAN APPROVE
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009After only a short time in the Senate, a poll has found that Senator Al Franken* has a disapproval rating of -2. A recent SurveyUSA poll found that only 43% of Minnesotans approve of the job that Franken* is doing, while 45% disapprove of his work.
DFL BLOGGER IN MAJOR BACK-PEDDLE MODE OVER CLAIMS OF FEC PROBLEMS AT DFL HQ; IS POLITICAL PRESSURE FROM DFL LEADERSHIP THE REASON FOR THE 180 DEGREE TURN? #3
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009Via Twitter, Joe Bodell has reacted to my post about his 180-degree turn on accusations he made about FEC problems at DFL HQ. I do have a few questions for you Joe. Thanks for the offer. Please start by answering these questions: What were you/are you hearing about the problems the DFL was/is having the [...]
DFL BLOGGER IN MAJOR BACK-PEDDLE MODE OVER CLAIMS OF FEC PROBLEMS AT DFL HQ; IS POLITICAL PRESSURE FROM DFL LEADERSHIP THE REASON FOR THE 180 DEGREE TURN? #2
Monday, August 17th, 2009On August 4th, Minnesota Democrats Exposed posted information provided by numerous sources about explosive problems at DFL HQ. This information generated a great deal of buzz on DFL blogs and in the mainstream media where it was determined that there was/is a potential past/future problem the DFL had/is going to have with the FEC. (Confusing? We’ll [...]
MN GOP PRESS RELEASE: “RPM TO WALZ: DEFEND YOUR OWN PROPOSED GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF HEALTH CARE”
Monday, August 17th, 2009St. Paul- Republican Party of Minnesota Deputy Chair Michael Brodkorb today issued the following statement regarding the DFL Party’s attack on Rep. John Kline. “The silly season has begun. Why should John Kline help Tim Walz defend a Democrat proposed government takeover of the American health care system to Walz’s own constituents? It’s Walz’s responsibility [...]
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