Becky Lourey
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Tuesday, June 27th, 2006Endorsers don't have good record
While the odds may be against her ("It's Lourey against Hatch, history," June 22), I'll be casting my vote for Becky Lourey for governor in the upcoming primary election. The same 1,300 or so state delegates to the DFL convention have consistently endorsed losing gubernatorial candidates over the last 20 years. [...]
DFL TREASURER RESIGNS TO CONTINUE WORKING FOR BECKY LOUREY
Monday, June 26th, 2006Northern Debater has Kerry Gauthier's letter to DFL Party Chairman Brian Melendez. Below is a paragraph from Gauthier's letter:
"Today I find myself having to decide between abiding by the endorsement process and an intimate friendship. I have chosen to continue to work with the Lourey campaign because of my comitment and loyalty to progressive issues and [...]
REBECCA OTTO LISTING CONVICTED FELON AS A “SUPPORTER†ON WEBSITE RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT HER ABILITY TO BE WATCHDOG FOR THE TAXPAYERS
Saturday, June 24th, 2006"As Auditor, my job is to be there for the taxpayers first, and to serve as a watchdog for the citizens of Minnesota. The office of Auditor is incredibly important to our long term success as a state." Source: Rebecca Otto new release, March 23, 2005
How the hell can Rebecca Otto claim she can "serve as [...]
MDE FROM THE ARCHIVES: HATCH CRITICAL OF LOUREY’S MINNESOTA CARE
Friday, June 23rd, 2006If any supporters of Becky Lourey's campaign are looking for reasons to not support Hatch and for Lourey to stay in the primary, please read Mike Hatch's position paper on MinnesotaCare. Becky Lourey co-authored the legislation that created MinnesotaCare.
I want to thank the dedicated reader of Minnesota Democrats Exposed who sent me this material.
PIONEER PRESS: ODDS AGAINST LOUREY
Thursday, June 22nd, 2006"It's Lourey against Hatch, history
Without DFL blessing, primary odds are against her
Minnesota's primary elections have produced some big political surprises, but they have been few and far between.
While Sen. Becky Lourey could pull off an upset victory in the Sept. 12 Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary for governor, the odds are stacked against her.
In her race with Attorney [...]
DFL PRIMARY WILL DRAIN RESOURCES FROM HATCH’S CAMPAIGN
Wednesday, June 21st, 2006"At first glance, it would seem that Sen. Becky Lourey’s DFL primary election challenge hurts Attorney General Mike Hatch’s chances to beat Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
After all, a fight within the party is bound to drain resources from the Hatch gubernatorial campaign. And if the two candidates are fighting each other, Hatch would not be [...]
LOUREY: DFL UNITY BEHIND HATCH DOESN’T MEAN VICTORY
Thursday, June 15th, 2006"Some have asked Tim Baylor and me to drop out of the race and support the endorsed candidate. There is a mistaken belief that if the party unifies now behind Mike Hatch we will win in November. Democrats have unified before and lost. Tim and I with our spouses have thought and prayed about our [...]
DFL ACTIVIST: LOUREY RUNNING IN PRIMARY “NOT NECESSARILY BAD”
Monday, June 12th, 2006"Nancy Larson of Dassel, a former statewide candidate who has been involved in party politics since the 1970s, said she has doubts Lourey actually will go through with the primary campaign. Larson, a Hatch organizer on the convention floor, said even if Lourey does challenge Hatch, 'that is not necessarily bad. It brings out some [...]
HATCH’S RUNNING MATE?
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006I am hearing three names:
Senator Sheila Kiscaden
Senator Becky Lourey
Former state auditor Judi Dutcher
UPDATE: This blogger posted Judi Dutcher as a potential Hatch running mate before me. Nice work!
BREAKING NEWS: LIEBLING SWITCHES SUPPORT FROM HATCH TO LOUREY
Saturday, June 3rd, 2006Rep. Tina Liebling Endorses Becky Lourey
Lourey: Investing in Rochester Vital to Minnesota's Success
A major swing in support heading into the state DFL convention week was announced today (Saturday) as Rochester Rep. Tina Liebling shifted her endorsement to Becky Lourey in the Democratic race for Governor.
A major swing in support heading into the state DFL [...]
MN GOP STATEMENT ON BECKY LOUREY’S SELECTION OF TIM BAYLOR
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006I love the "Hail Mary" reference.
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St. Paul- Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Ron Carey today issued the following statement regarding Becky Lourey's selection of Tim Baylor as her running mate.
"In spite of today's Hail Mary pass from Becky Lourey, the race for governor will continue to be a clear choice between four liberals [...]
BREAKING NEWS: LOUREY PICKS BAYLOR
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006I'll have more on Becky Lourey's pick of Tim Baylor as her running mate later today.
DFL CRASHES PAWLENTY EVENT
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006This DFL stooge crashed Governor Pawlenty's event.
Apparently the best use for a Rebecca Otto lawn sign is to provide support for a Mike Hatch lawn sign.
CONFIRMATION OF LOUREY-BAYLOR? #2
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006"[Becky] Lourey spokesman Jim Robins wouldn't confirm or deny that [Tim] Baylor has been picked to run for lieutenant governor. Lourey's announcement is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the State Capitol, where she has been a legislator since 1991.
Baylor, 52, couldn't be reached for comment. He is a former member of the Minneapolis Planning [...]
DFL DEBATE: HATCH IS ASKED ABOUT RUMORS HE MAY RUN FOR RE-ELECTION
Saturday, May 27th, 2006In last evening's debate Mike Hatch was asked about rumors, first reported by Minnesota Democrats Exposed, that he may run for re-election.
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"Referring to rumors that Hatch is ambivalent about his gubernatorial ambitions and is considering seeking reelection as attorney general, Lourey urged him to do so and said playfully, 'What a team we would [...]
IT’S DFL DEBATE NIGHT ON ALMANAC
Friday, May 26th, 2006First a DFL Senate Candidate Debate, then a DFL Gubernatorial Debate. I'll have comments on the debates late tonight.
BECKY LOUREY = JOHN MARTY
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006"'We know we can always count on Becky to carry our bills in the Senate,' says a lobbyist at the Capitol. 'But she's not a particularly effective legislator, or a heavyweight. And as a candidate [for governor], she's John Marty'—the bright, boyish state senator and ethics watchdog who won the DFL endorsement and the DFL [...]
CONFIRMATION OF LOUREY-BAYLOR?
Sunday, May 14th, 2006It has been reported that one of the names Becky Lourey is considering for her running mate is Tim Baylor.
Baylor is a former Minnesota Vikings player who also serves on the West Broadway Area Coalition board with Patterson and is the owner of two McDonald's franchises in Minneapolis and a principal developer along the [...]
LOUREY ENDORSED BY MINNESOTA NOW
Tuesday, May 9th, 2006It shouldn't be a surpise that a women's organization that supports abortion on demand endorsed a woman who supports abortion on demand.
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"Minnesota NOW (National Organization for Women) this week announced an 'A' rating and endorsement of Becky Lourey for Governor. The Lourey campaign will receive a political action committee donation and in-kind assistance from the group. No [...]
WHO IS LOUREY’S RUNNING MATE?
Monday, May 8th, 2006This is an open thread, so please post your ideas.
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