Archive for March, 2010
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Saturday, March 20th, 2010Via MPR’s Polinaut: Sen. Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) announced at the St. Louis County DFL Convention in Duluth March 20 that he will end his bid for the DFL endorsement for governor.”I’ve decided to continue to focus my energies on the most immediate needs of the state – namely balancing the state budget in as fair [...]
FREEDOM FOUNDATION ON GOVERNOR’S RADIO SHOW
Friday, March 19th, 2010Earlier today, representatives from the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota were on Governor Pawlenty’s radio show to talk about their recent report on higher education. Here is the audio: Freedom Foundation Press Release: Report Card Grades Minnesota Public Universities at Pivotal Time ST. PAUL, MN (March 18, 2010)—As they prepare for new leaders and contend with [...]
PAULSEN: WHY ISN’T WASHINGTON LISTENING?
Friday, March 19th, 2010WASHINGTON POST WRITES OFF RYBAK
Friday, March 19th, 2010In today’s “The Fix” by Chris Cillizza he writes an update on several governor’s races across the country. Here’s what he had to say about Minnesota: 12. Minnesota (R): With Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) retiring and former Sen. Norm Coleman (R) not running, Republicans have a low-profile field. Democrats seem headed to a competitive three-way [...]
SEIFERT RELEASES BUDGET PLAN
Thursday, March 18th, 2010Click Here to read the full plan. Dear Friends, As I travel across Minnesota, the same theme continues to arise – government spends too much, wastes too much and has too much power. Minnesotans are hungry for real solutions to the pressing issues facing our great state. A fair criticism of the Republican Party in [...]
EMMER V SEIFERT DEBATE LIVE BLOG
Thursday, March 18th, 2010Tomorrow night, Tom Emmer and Marty Seifert will square off one on one in Plymouth.. If attending, please use Twitter hash tag #1on1 or #TEvMS. Check back to MDE with live blog coverage: Emmer v Seifert Live Blog
FREEDOM FOUNDATION’S REPORT ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Thursday, March 18th, 2010Improve Quality, Control Costs Report Card Grades Minnesota Public Universities at Pivotal Time St. Paul, MN—As they prepare for new leaders and contend with continued fiscal challenges, Minnesota’s two public university systems need to focus on controlling costs and raising quality, according to a new report card. “In an era of state budget shortfalls, higher [...]
KOHLER THE “FACTCHECKER”
Thursday, March 18th, 2010Kohler fact checks MN GOP: Doesn’t dispute Rybak broke promise to hold line on property taxes You gotta hand it Ed Kohler over at the Deets. His analysis is showing that the RPM criticisms of Rybak are fact based and accurate. Thanks, Ed! Can’t wait to read the rest of your critique. http://www.thedeets.com/2010/03/18/mngops-anti-rybak-1-taxes-duh/
PAULSEN: HEALTH CARE AT TIPPING POINT
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010EMMER ADDS VETERAN FINANCE DIRECTOR TO CAMPAIGN
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Per release: Saint Paul — The Emmer for Governor Campaign scored another major step in building a winning campaign team for November. Veteran fundraiser and long-time political strategist Jan Unstad joined the campaign today as the chief financial consultant. “This is a huge sign of the success of our campaign to date,” said Emmer campaign [...]
CANDIDATES TO HOLD POST DEBATE EVENTS
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Marty Seifert & Tom Emmer will hold a campaign rallys tomorrow night in Plymouth after the first ever One on One debate. Details: Image by Derek Brigham
UPDATE: VANDEVEER ENDORSES SEIFERT
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010As reported yesterday, Sen. Ray Vandeveer endorsed Marty Seifert for Governor. Here is the release: ST PAUL – Marty Seifert’s campaign for Governor announced the endorsement of State Senator Ray Vandeveer (Forest Lake) today. Vandeveer joins his Senate colleagues David Hann (Eden Prairie) and Dave Senjem (Rochester) in endorsing Seifert recently. “Marty is a rock [...]
SEN. JULIANNE ORTMAN AND SENATE REPUBLICANS INTRODUCING FORMAL RESOLUTION TO REJECT FEDERAL HEALTH CARE BILL
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Click Here for the full resolution. (ST. Paul) — Minnesota Senate Republicans today took a stand against the impending federal health care overhaul moving through Congress. Senator Julianne Ortman of Chanhassen introduced a legislative resolution that would formally request Minnesota’s congressional delegation to stop the passage of the federal health care reform bill, HR 3590. [...]
LIEBLING’S DISRESPECTFUL RESPONSE
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Rep. Tina Liebling, State Legislator from Rochester, sent the below email to a constituent after being contacted. This is a completely disrespectful response. This is nothing new for Liebling, who has a history of brash behavior at the Capitol. Is that the kind of behavior we want from our elected officials?
UPDATED: MINNESOTA’S CONSERVATIVE COUNTIES
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010The Daily Caller is in the process of naming the 100 Most Conservative Counties in America. Four of Minnesota’s own have made the list: 84. Scott County, Minn. Largest city: Shakopee Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes. It could also be viewed as the state with 10,000(-plus) liberals. This one state produced [...]
TICKET INFORMATION FOR PALIN RALLY
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Doors Open – Noon Rally Begins – 2:00 PM Minneapolis Convention Center – Hall D 1301 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN To get tickets, visit http://rally.mngop.com St. Paul- Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Tony Sutton today announced ticket information for the April 7, 2010 rally with former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin [...]
BANAIAN TO CHALLENGE HAWS
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010King Banaian, professor of Economics at St. Cloud State University will run for the Republican endorsement to challenge DFL Rep. Larry Haws. WJON.Com has the story: ST. CLOUD — A well known St. Cloud State University Economics Professor is announcing his challenge against St. Cloud Representative Larry Haws. Local economist King Banaian announced Tuesday morning [...]
SEN. RAY VANDEVEER ENDORSES SEIFERT FOR GOVERNOR
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010This morning at an event with delegates in Forest Lake, State Senator Ray Vandeveer endorsed Marty Seifert for Governor. Click Here for the updated endorsements list. Elected officials: Tom Emmer – 25 Marty Seifert – 20 *Sen. Pariseau and Rep. Steve Smith have endorsed both candidates and are not on the list. Stay tuned for [...]
MORE EMMER ENDORSEMENTS
Monday, March 15th, 2010MPR’s Tom Scheck is reporting that Edina Representative Keith Downey and Edina Senator Geoff Michel will be endorsing Tom Emmer for Governor today. Click Here for the most updated list of legislative endorsements. Stay tuned for more… Update: Full Release from Emmer for Governor Campaign Saint Paul — Senator Geoff Michel and Representative Keith Downey, [...]
REAGAN BILLBOARD – REAL HOPE AND CHANGE
Monday, March 15th, 2010Ed Morrissey over at Hot Air has a post up today about another Republican billboard in Minnesota. This time for President Reagan on I94: Somehow, I think people will miss this man more than the one featured in the “Miss Me Yet?” billboard that appeared outside the Twin Cities in Minnesota last month. Another anonymous [...]
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