SCSU poll shows declining approval numbers for Democratic leaders but no...
The well-respected St. Cloud State University annual political poll has delivered declining job approval numbers for Democrats Sen. Al Franken and Gov. Mark Dayton, but according to the director of the...
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Opposition tactics to bullying bill gets mixed reaction from GOP seniors group
MinnPost photo by Brian HallidayMimi AndersonAnother divisive social issue will be on the agenda for the 2014 session of the Minnesota Legislature — the “safe and supportive schools act,” otherwise...
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Arne Carlson credits Minnesota’s diverse economy, not politicians, for budget...
JonathunderArne CarlsonAs leaders from both parties alternately take credit for the state’s new budget surplus, they could heed some observations from a Minnesota governor who presided over a brief era...
View ArticleMinnesota GOP headquarters moving from St. Paul to Minneapolis' Seward...
The Republican Party of Minnesota is moving out of the power zone that surrounds the state Capitol in St. Paul and heading into a Minneapolis neighborhood where residents are likely to have more...
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First-term Sen. Karin Housley leaning heavily toward GOP run for governor
Sen. Karin Housley“The women’s groups and activists that I have spoken with — and even some of the female lobbyists, even DFL lobbyists — have all pledged their support,” says first-term Republican...
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GOP's 2014 state House strategy: Target swing suburban districts like Ron...
Rep. Ron ErhardtMinnesota House Republicans make no secret that they are going full-bore to regain seats lost to the DFL in 2012, particularly in swing suburban districts.House District 49A, in Edina...
View ArticleSCSU survey data offer encouraging news for DFL
The second half of a St. Cloud State University political survey delivers some encouraging news for Minnesota Democrats.The annual survey found a dramatic increase in those identifying with the DFL...
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Copper-nickel mining shaping up as big issue for Dayton campaign, labor and...
MinnPost file photo by James NordGov. Mark DaytonSupporters of the Dayton for Governor campaign are believed to be polling on an issue critical to his re-election chances. No, it’s not the departure of...
View ArticleDec. 31 a big day for year-end pleas for political contributions
Dec. 31 was a day for celebrations, New Year’s resolutions – and plenty of pleas for political contributions from candidates hoping to improve their bottom line for end-of- year campaign finance...
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GOP Sen. Thompson eager to share his fundraising results in governor's race
Sen. Dave ThompsonCandidates for Minnesota governor are still working to determine their final 2013 fundraising tallies, but one GOP challenger is so pleased with his results that he’s eager to share...
View ArticleJeff Johnson's gubernatorial campaign reports $240,000 from donors
Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson is the latest Republican candidate for governor to release 2013 fundraising totals.His campaign raised more than $240,000 last year, with an average...
View ArticleState GOP discussing how to handle primary challenges, Downey says
With this year’s major state elections, the leadership of the Republican Party of Minnesota has to master a balancing act.“We’re not afraid of primaries,” says state GOP Chair Keith Downey, “but our...
View ArticleGubernatorial candidate Scott Honor leads GOP pack with $500,000 in donations
Candidate Scott Honour has jumped to the head of the pack of GOP gubernatorial candidates in fundraising for 2013.In an email to supporters, Honour, a businessman, announced his campaign has raised...
View ArticleWith precinct caucuses near, three GOP gubernatorial candidates seem most active
Bill Jungbauer, GOP chair in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District and a longtime party leader, has a prediction.He expects some familiar results when Republican activists attending Feb. 4 precinct...
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Broadcasting pioneer Stan Hubbard impressed with Gov. Christie at weekend...
Twin Cities broadcasting pioneer Stan Hubbard (and my former employer) left a weekend meet-and-greet with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie “very impressed” with what he heard.Stan HubbardHubbard and his...
View ArticleChris Dahlberg is the lonely, long-distance candidate in U.S. Senate race
Call it the loneliness of the long-distance candidate.On a snowy, below-zero night, at an American Legion in Waconia, Chris Dahlberg was 175 miles away from his home in west Duluth, trying to persuade...
View ArticleWith late campaign start, Seifert fundraising finishes in middle of GOP...
Former House Majority Leader Marty Seifert is not at the top of the GOP field of gubernatorial candidates in his 2013 fundraising, but he is the first to report what he actually has in his campaign...
View ArticleMcFadden campaign brushes off DFL complaint about 'private' GOP debate
U.S. Senate candidate Mike McFadden’s campaign is brushing aside a DFL complaint about his first debate with other GOP candidates.The DFL in a press release criticized him for appearing before the...
View ArticleTuesday's party caucuses: GOP straw polls likely to steal the spotlight
Find your caucusTo find the location of your party caucus, check out the secretary of state’s Caucus Finder.Any excitement produced from Tuesday night’s precinct caucuses in Minnesota will likely come...
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Edina caucuses start GOP's efforts to reclaim suburban House seats
Round One of the Republican fight to reclaim the suburban legislative seats lost in 2012 started here at Southview Middle School in Edina.The precincts that make up House District 49A — now represented...
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