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Are you living within your means?
I keep hearing government needs to learn to live within its means. Many politicians are quoted that during these tough economic times citizens have learned to live within their means, government...
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Will the 2008 caucus scare away 2010 caucus attendees
I kind of wonder if the Barack Obama-Hillary Clinton contest that created an incredible wave of DFL caucus participation in 2008, might actually hurt caucus attendance in 2010. It was a madhouse with...
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Paul Thissen, the future of the DFL
It is official today. I have narrowed my choice for governor down to one candidate, Paul Thissen. It is not like this is a momentous occasion or anything; I just want to be open about it as we get...
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When is the election for governor lost?
Not that long ago I heard what I think is a particularly sagacious comment. Often, the election is not lost in November. It is lost at the primary. Simple, but so true. We’ve seen it again and...
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The Farmington Caucus
I convened the Farmington, Castle Rock, Empire and Eureka caucuses last night. Between the nine precincts, only 29 people attended. The voting results were: Rybak – 7 – 24.1% Kelliher – 6 – 20.7% Marty...
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Mayor Don Fraser endorsees Paul Thissen as the best candidate for governor
I lived in a house on 46th and Xerxes growing up. Xerxes was a fairly busy street, so political signs were a regular lawn ornament on our block during election seasons. The first political sign I...
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Recap of the 2010 DFL SD36 Convention
The 2010 DFL Senate District 36 Convention ran very smoothly yesterday. Every couple of years, we get together for the convention of people who chose to be delegates from the caucus. This year, about...
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It’s the 2010 DFL Candidate Endorsement Bracket Challenge!
Can you tell I am excited about the NCAA Basketball Tournament? I am only part of two NCAA bracket competitions, neither of them for money thankfully because I usually lose to the person who watches...
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Colleen Morse and the Three DFL Candidates For Governor
On Monday, June 28th, just two weeks ago, blogger Colleen Morse at http://aprilknight.blogspot.com/ posted on the three DFL candidates for governor. Yesterday afternoon, she passed away. Just two...
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Tim Pawlenty’s Message: Minnesota Made-Not Good Enough
I’ve been harping on buying local and buying American for years. I don’t have hard numbers for proof, but I know it makes our economy stronger when we buy locally. The dollars kept in Minnesota...
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