Archive for May, 2011
A BRIEF REMINDER OF WHO WE’RE DEALING WITH – THE EXTREMISTS
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011Minnesota’s GOP first-term senators respond to Gov. Dayton’s comments that they are extremists. Here’s what Dayton actually said: MNGOP Deputy Chair Michael Brodkorb also responded to coverage of the left in the Star Tribune: “How did Dayton reward this olive branch from the GOP leadership? He publicly attacked the legislators who politely asked questions of [...]
SHAMEFUL: DESPITE BLATANT PARADE RULES, DFL REP BRINGS POLITICS TO MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 30th, 2011Dedicated readers of Minnesota Democrats Exposed caught DFL Rep. Kory Kath in the act again, this time in the annual Owatonna Memorial Day parade. The Owatonna People’s Press said it best when they described the intent of this holiday: “The flags that fly across the nation this weekend serve as a visual reminder of those [...]
FORGET JOB CREATION, KLOBUCHAR WANTS TO REGULATE INTERNET STREAMING
Saturday, May 28th, 2011For Sen. Amy Klobuchar, bringing America’s economy back to life is one of those back burner issues. However, in the lucrative world of internet content streaming, Minnesotans can feel confident their senior senator is well versed. This month, Sen. Klobuchar introduced S. 978, a bill to increase penalties for those that stream internet content illegally. [...]
WHEN WILL IT END? SEN DFL LEADER BAKK COMPARES GOP PRINCIPLES TO THAT OF A CULT
Monday, May 23rd, 2011In a press conference today, Senate DFL Minority Leader Tom Bakk’s real thoughts came out, only hours before the session is required to end at midnight. Bakk compared GOP legislator’s refusal to compromise on tax increases to activity of a cult.
EVEN DEMOCRATS REALIZE GOP BUDGET IS NOT JUST CUTS
Saturday, May 21st, 2011Senator Richard Cohen (DFL) today made a statement in the Senate regarding the GOP budget targets in their ongoing battle with Gov. Dayton to reach a balanced agreement. Via Nancy L. at LTN: Sen. Dave Thompson released a statement & video today: “Gov. Mark Dayton & Democrats in the legislature continue to portray our budget [...]
BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS COME DOWN TO THE WIRE BUT DAYTON WANTS TO KEEP HIS GARDENER
Thursday, May 19th, 2011As lawmakers approach the May 23rd deadline to reach an agreement with Gov. Dayton on a balanced budget, this week has been jammed pack with activity on both the House and Senate sides. Gov. Dayton announced his intention to raise taxes by only a couple billion dollars instead of his original plan that called for [...]
DAYTON STANDS FIRM ON JOB-KILLING TAX INCREASES, LEADERS PROMISE DFL WILL FALL IN LINE
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Yesterday marked a new chapter in Minnesota’s budget battle as the end of session quickly approaches at the end of this week. Gov. Mark Dayton announced he will ‘concede’ part of his tax plan and only raise $1.8 billion of the deficit in new taxes on Minnesota’s wealthiest individuals (also known as some of Minnesota’s [...]
ELLEN ANDERSON P.U.C. CONFIRMATION HEARING THIS AFTERNOON
Thursday, May 12th, 2011The Minnesota Senate will today hold a confirmation hearing for former State Senator Ellen Anderson, who is now serving as Gov. Dayton’s Chair of the Public Utilities Commission. We told you about the appointment in March. Check out these clips of Anderson’s extremist rhetoric on the floor in recent years: Anderson says we need to [...]
KLOBUCHAR BACKS BILLION DOLLAR OBERSTAR LEGACY TRAIN TO NOWHERE
Thursday, May 12th, 2011This week, federal officials announced they will award the Minnesota Northern Lights Express high-speed rail initiative with $5 million more in planning dollars as they continue pushing towards a long term solution. The Duluth media are reporting that Sen. Amy Klobuchar played a large role in securing these dollars and was part of the announcement with [...]
IN SEARCH OF A SEAT: CLARK RELOCATES TO DULUTH FOR CARPETBAGGING RUN AGAINST CRAVAACK
Sunday, May 8th, 2011The Duluth News Tribune posted a story overnight that confirms former State Senator and 2010 6th CD candidate Tarryl Clark will again run for Congress in 2012-this time against Chip Cravaack. The paper reports she is in the process of purchasing a condo in Duluth for the sole purpose of getting to Washington. You may [...]
FROM THE LEFT: 59B’s PHYLLIS KAHN TO BE CHALLENGED FOR ENDORSEMENT BY OBAMA-LOVING STUDENT
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Dedicated readers of Minnesota Democrats Exposed confirm that DFL legend and liberal dinosaur, Rep. Phyllis Kahn, will face a challenge for the DFL endorsement if she decides to pursue re-election in 2012. The district, as you know, will likely look somewhat different after re-districting adjusts for population shifts. University of Minnesota 2010 graduate and political [...]
DFL DECRY GOP NON-BUDGET PROPOSALS WHILE THEY QUIETLY PUSH BILL TO NAME A ‘STATE MAMMAL’
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011You may have heard the recent griping by DFL’ers over the GOP policy proposals that have been introduced this session in St. Paul. Photo ID and the Marriage Amendment, they say, aren’t part of the job of the legislature this year because they don’t help solve the budget crisis. Although they wouldn’t even consider this [...]