Archive for May, 2010
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Saturday, May 29th, 2010World War II Memorial in Washington DC (Photo by Luke Hellier 2004)
ROBINSON SUPPORTED “FREE MUMIA”
Friday, May 28th, 2010According to the Fraternal Order of the Police, Matt Entenza running mate Robyne Robinson has been a past supporter of Mumia Abu-Jamal. The Backstory from the FOP On December 9, 1981, at approximately 3:55 a.m., Officer Danny Faulkner, a five year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, made a traffic stop at Locust Street near [...]
ALL ABOARD THE TAXIN’ TARRYL TRAIN!
Friday, May 28th, 2010Taxin’ Tarryl Clark boarded the Northstar and officially filed her campaign for the Tax Hike Express. “As the conductor just said, we’re all aboard, and I hope you’re all aboard too” Here is the web video from her campaign: Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Tony Sutton today issued the following statement regarding DFL candidate Tarryl [...]
PAWLENTY AUDIO FROM MEET THE PRESS
Friday, May 28th, 2010MPR’s Tom Scheck recorded the full program with Meet the Press host David Gregory and Tim Pawlenty. You can hear the audio here.
TIME FOR A 21ST CENTURY STRATEGY
Thursday, May 27th, 2010This commentary first appeared on MinnPost.Com Democrats have been trying to spin the last legislative session as a victory for their caucus. Nothing could be further from the truth. Governor Pawlenty released his budget in February and waited for a response from House & Senate Democrats. The Democrats, led by Margaret Anderson Kelliher, failed to [...]
TOP TEN PEOPLE MATT ENTENZA REJECTED BEFORE CHOOSING ROBYNE ROBINSON AS HIS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Thursday, May 27th, 2010From a dedicated reader to MDE: 10. Balloon Boy 9. Marmaduke 8. Betty White 7. Flo, that woman from the Progressive Insurance commercial 6. Charles “Chuck” E. Cheese 5. All three Catwoman actresses from TV’s “Batman” 4. His Mail Carrier 3. The Pine Sol lady on TV 2. Chikage Windler 1. Margaret Anderson-Kelliher
ROBINSON TALKS ABOUT CONNECTION TO NATION OF ISLAM
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Matt Entenza’s running mate, Robyne Robinson, talks in a video with Minneapolis/St. Paul magazine about how she got to meet Muhammad Ali because of his relationship with the Nation of Islam: “I got to see Muhammad Ali box up close and personal. My mom’s baby sister was married to Wallace Muhammad who was the son [...]
VOMITING CROSS DRESSERS?
Thursday, May 27th, 2010I’m not sure who Robyne Robinson, Matt Entenza’s running mate, is referring to in her most recent MySpace update but apparently they are vomiting cross dressers. Check back with MDE for more on Matt Entenza’s Lt. Gov pick.
ENTENZA PICK PUTS EVERYONE TO SLEEP
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Former State Rep. Matt Entenza announced his pick for Lt. Governor today via Twitter. There had been speculation all week that Entenza would pick either Robyne Robinson or Elywn Tinklenberg. Surprising no one, he picked Fox 9 newscaster Robyne Robinson. Update: MNGOP Responds “Today’s Hail Mary pass from Matt Entenza is the latest sign of [...]
KLOBUCHAR DONOR INDICTED
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010The day after Sen. Amy Klobuchar celebrated her 50th birthday The Star Tribune reported that one of her bigger donors was indicted on charges of embezzling $2 million. From the Star Tribune: Fired, disbarred, divorced. Now add charged by the feds to the list of woes weighing upon an attorney who worked for one of [...]
DFL FACES UPHILL BATTLE IN CD6
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010The Sixth District in Minnesota is being watched on a national level where Democrats hope to knock off Michele Bachmann. But recent news shows otherwise: From Smart Politics: “First, Bachmann represents the most heavily Republican Congressional district in the state. Second the Congresswoman continues to shatter statewide U.S. House fundraising records. And third, Bachmann enjoys [...]
EMMER LAUNCHES FREEDOM & PROSPERITY PROJECT
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010News Release: Saint Paul – Promising to “listen, then listen again, and only then, to talk,” Republican candidate for Governor Tom Emmer announced the “Freedom and Prosperity Project” that will be the centerpiece of his campaign. Emmer and his running mate Annette Meeks held a press conference Wednesday at the Capitol to outline the Freedom [...]
ANOTHER POLL ON MINN GOV’S RACE
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Fox-Rasmussen Released a new poll today on the Minnesota Governor’s Race. Here are the results based on three scenarios on who wins the DFL Primary: Tom Emmer (R) 37% Mark Dayton (D) 35% Tom Horner (I) 12% Not sure 16% Tom Emmer (R) 38% Margaret Anderson Kelliher (D) 36% Tom Horner (I) 11% Not sure [...]
QUESTION FOR KELLIHER – WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION?
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010Today’s Bemidji Pioneer quotes Margaret Anderson Kellier saying that Tom Emmer wants to eliminate Local Government Aid: Kelliher notes that Republican-endorsed Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Delano, wants to eliminate Local Government Aid to cities. “Tom Emmer has been very vocal — he wants to eliminate Local Government Aid,” Kelliher said. “Can you imagine in a city like Bemidji [...]
EMMER TO LAUNCH STATE WIDE FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY TOUR
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010During a press conference tomorrow morning, Tom Emmer will announce his “Freedom and Prosperity Project” state wide tour. The project, which will feature town hall-style meetings across the State to gather ideas from Minnesotans, will be the centerpiece of the campaign. Tomorrow’s press conference will be at 9:00 AM in Room 181 of the State [...]
REPUBLICAN TEAM FILES FOR OFFICE
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010Per Press Release – Saint Paul – In a move demonstrating their unified message and commitment to working together, Republican candidates from across the state filed for office as a group Tuesday morning. A parade of candidates running for all levels of office, from the State House all the way to Governor lined up at [...]
TOM EMMER ON FOX 9
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010Tom Emmer was interviewed last night on FOX 9. Watch the video:
RUMORS FLY ABOUT ENTENZA’S RUNNING MATE
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010Rumors are flying about who Matt Entenza will pick as his running mate. Numerous reports say that Entenza will make his announcement via Twitter on Wednesday. Two names that have been readily reported are former FOX9 Anchor Robyne Robinson and former Blaine Mayor Elwyn Tinklenberg. A new named has been reported to MDE. Capitol sources [...]
FOX: WASHINGTON POLS CAST IN MOVIES
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010FoxNews.com did a feature of what politicians could play certain characters in movies. Minnesota’s Al Franken made the cut. Click Here to see the rest.
MNGOP RELEASES BACKGROUND ON PRETTNER SOLON
Monday, May 24th, 2010St. Paul- Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Tony Sutton today issued the following statement regarding Mark Dayton’s selection of Yvonne Prettner Solon as his running mate. “Mark Dayton’s selection of Yvonne Prettner Solon is more significant than most lieutenant governor picks. His track record as a US senator was not good, so if he is [...]
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