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Friday, June 11th, 2010You can’t really have it both ways Mr. Horner. In May, at Tom Horner’s announcement for Governor he said that he would take a leave of absence from Himle/Horner. Durenberger highlighted Horner’s mix of experience, noting that he has worked on public policy as an aide to the former senator in Washington and as the [...]
PAWLENTY ON THE DAILY SHOW
Friday, June 11th, 2010Gov. Pawlenty was on the Daily Show last night. Full Episode. Click Here to start watching Part 2 and 3 of the unedited Pawlenty interview.
UPDATE: INTERNAL POLL SHOWS KELLIHER LEADING DFL PRIMARY
Thursday, June 10th, 2010Margaret Anderson Kelliher’s campaign sent an email out to some supporters highlighting a recent poll their campaign conducted. -DAYTON CAMPAIGN RESPONDS BELOW- Here are the results: These numbers are much different than recent public polls. UPDATE: I contacted Dana Anderson, Dayton for Governor Campaign Manager and this was the response I received: That is not [...]
MNGOP MOVES COMPLAINT TO OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010Under advice from the Campaign Finance Board the Republican Party of Minnesota has moved their complaint against Tom Horner to the Office of Administrative Hearings. “We want to thank the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board for their guidance. On the advice of the Board, we will soon be filing our complaint regarding Tom [...]
UPDATE: HORNER ALL BUT ADMITS TO CAMPAIGN VIOLATION
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Tom Horner’s Campaign responded to the MNGOP’s Campaign Finance Board complaint. Several questions were raised on when did Horner know about the poll, how well was Horner connected to the polling firm, and when was the private information given to the Horner campaign? For full background you can read the MDE post here and the MNGOP [...]
MNGOP FILES CAMPAIGN FINANCE COMPLAINT AGAINST TOM HORNER
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Read the letter to the Campaign Finance Board here. To read more about Horner and the poll from MDE Click Here. Here’s the release: St. Paul- Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Tony Sutton and Deputy Chairman Michael Brodkorb today filed a formal complaint with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board regarding potential illegalities [...]
UPDATED: QUESTIONS RAISED ABOUT NEW POLL AND HORNER CONNECTION
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010A new poll on the Governor’s race in Minnesota was reported in today’s Pioneer Press. The poll was taken by Decision Resources which has a long connection as the preferred vendor for Tom Horner’s PR firm. (More on that later from WCCO Radio) There are three separate results, and each show Tom Horner getting a [...]
MDE FROM THE ARCHIVES: HORNER CALLED MONDALE PROMISE TO RAISE TAXES “BLUNDER”
Monday, June 7th, 2010Back in 2006, much news was created when Judy Dutcher made her infamous E-85 gaffe. Martiga Lohn from the AP did a story on other Minnesota related gaffes with a quote from now IP Gubernatorial candidate Tom Horner: But GOP analyst Tom Horner said it was one of those tough calls that open candidates to [...]
UPDATE: HORNER “I WILL RAISE TAXES.”
Monday, June 7th, 2010And he says it with a smile on his face:
LOOKING FOR TOM HORNER’S CLIENT LIST?
Monday, June 7th, 2010The Star Tribune has joined in the fray asking Tom Horner to release his client list. If you are looking to get a hold of the list give Tom Horner a call: Horner for Governor – 877-998-2010. Ask for Tom.
STRIB: HORNER’S NON-DISCLOSURE IS TROUBLING
Saturday, June 5th, 2010The Star Tribune has the following editorial in tomorrow’s paper about Tom Horner’s lack of transparency and refusal to disclose his client list: With the Vikings lease up after the 2011 season, Minnesota’s new governor will play a critical role in rallying support for a new, nearly $1 billion stadium built largely with taxpayer dollars. To his [...]
HORNER: “I WILL RAISE TAXES”
Friday, June 4th, 2010Tom Horner, IP Candidate for Governor had his Walter Mondale moment when he declared today that he will “raise taxes.” “I will raise taxes,” Honor said. “We do need more revenue. Tom Horner’s policies are no different than those of the other DFL candidates running. As the campaign goes on check back with MDE for [...]
STAR TRIBUNE TO ASK HORNER TO RELEASE CLIENT LIST
Friday, June 4th, 2010According to the editor of the Star Tribune the paper will ask Tom Horner in Sunday’s lead editorial to release his client list. Horner has been called into question by this blog about his prior judgement and this editorial has raised the stakes. Check back to MDE for more on this developing story.
LOCAL DFL WANTS TO STRIP CHAUDHARY OF ENDORSEMENT
Friday, June 4th, 2010Local DFL leaders have had enough with Sen. Satveer Chaudhary. After this week’s ethics meeting and his continued support of Mark Dayton local leaders have decided to hold a vote to strip Chaudhary of their endorsement. From MPR’s Polinaut: A local DFL official says he’s looking into a second issue that could cost state Sen. [...]
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: PAWLENTY ON THE DAILY SHOW
Friday, June 4th, 2010“NON-PARTISAN” UPTAKE REPORTER NOW EMPLOYED BY DFL
Friday, June 4th, 2010Erin Maye, who spent the entire legislative session as a reporter for the UpTake has found a new job with the Minnesota DFL. At MDE we had extensive coverage of Maye and the Uptake’s antics here, here, here, here, and here. Maye tweeted a picture of herself in front of her new “home.”
UPDATE: ARNE CARLSON – NOT A REPUBLICAN
Friday, June 4th, 2010Just a brief follow up to yesterday’s post and Carlson’s claim on WCCO that for reals he’s still a Republican. But guess what, he’s not. Ex-Wife Barbara Carlson Joked She’s Not The Only One Who’s Now A Democrat. There must be a Democrat in here besides me, [Barbara Carlson] said, revealing her new political identity. [...]
MDE FROM THE ARCHIVES: CARLSON ENDORSES OBAMA
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Former Governor Arne Carlson endorsed U.S. Senator Barack Obama’s presidential campaign today. Aside from being a former governor, Carlson is also a former Republican. Arne Carlson Co-Chaired A DFL State House Race. The fiscal issue is what hooked the guy once called the green eyeshade governor on Otto, and made him willing, along with former Democratic [...]
UPDATE: MDE ON THE RADIO
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010I will be on AM1100 The Flag tomorrow morning at 10:30. Click Here to listen to the podcast from the Scott Hennen Show.
LESCH RAISES MONEY OFF MILITARY DEPLOYMENT
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010A dedicated reader to MDE sent us an email from State Rep. John Lesch. His campaign sent out an email to supporters about an upcoming fundraiser before he returns to his duty at Fort. Benning. I want to thank Rep. Lesch for his service to our country, but I do think it’s a little odd [...]
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