It doesn't get any simpler or truer than that, folks: Mary Franson, first-term Republican State Representative from Alexandria is an abject moron, devoid of anything resembling rational thought. And a conspiracy-theory-fearing moron, at that. This fact... »
Remember how Newt Gingrich so reverently and so often spoke about the need to be a good steward of the public's money? Odd but the principle of fiscal sanity doesn't seem to apply to Mr. Gingrich himself. Of late it's come to the fore that Newt Gingric... »
Rep. Mary Franson just cannot help herself. The Tea Party Republican from Alexandria, MN is not about to turn the other cheek when offensive anti-Jesus pagan prayers are read out loud in the hallowed chambers of our State Capitol. She also thinks jokes... »
The Tea Party took control of the State Legislature promising to have a laser-focus on creating jobs and shrinking government. Or was it repeal Obamacare and prevent the spread of Sharia Law in Minnesota and to crush all things liberal? Its unclear, bu... »
After a memo came to light as a result of a lawsuit in Maine, we now know that the National Organization for Marriage is planning to divide the African-American and Latino communities from the LGBT community. This divide and conquer strategy is classic... »
The buzz swirling around northeastern Minnesota over the past two weeks has been that Tarryl Clark's campaign for 8th district congress is in disarray amid the sudden departure of her campaign manager, Brandon Pinette. Reliable sources state that Pinet... »
First-term Sen. Gretchen Hoffman (R-Vergas) was redistricted with into the same district with Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria). She's decided not to run against Ingebrigtsen. Does that mean we're rid of her rude and ignorant wackiness? Nope. She decl... »
Here is a breakdown of the incumbent pairings and open seats. Senate Incumbant Pairings D v D 2 R v R 4 D v R 2 Open seats 8 Total 16 House Incumbant Pairings D v D 6 R v R 6 D v R 3 Open seats 15 Total 30 Senators paired: District Name Party Previous ... »
State Senate GOP caucus spokesman Steve Sviggum apologized for printing partisan materials at public expense. He was referring to materials distributed at GOP precinct caucuses, thanking attendees for attending GOP caucuses. "In my mind that was a cons... »
Stonewall DFL met yesterday to endorse candidates in a bunch of races. Stonewall DFL is the LGBT caucus of the DFL. The endorsements in Eagan and St. Paul races are the most controversial. In Eagan's SD38 Senate race, Stonewall endorsed Eagan Mayor Mik... »
Carlson MBA students can take a class from Marilyn Carlson Nelson, which I did. Marilyn Carlson Nelson is noted for being Carlson Companies' CEO and a world business leader. But beyond that, she demonstrates that social responsibility can be part of b... »
New Minnesota Senate Majority Leader David Senjem finalized his leadership group yesterday.Senate Republican Caucus Majority Leader David Senjem (R-Rochester) announced today the appointment of Sen. Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen) as Deputy Majority Lea... »
The rank-and-file of Minnesota's Senate GOP caucus is letting its feelings out."It wasn't handled very well," said Sen. Carla Nelson, R-Rochester, who predicted that Tuesday's meeting to select Koch's successor will be long and "emotional." The news th... »
Rep. Carlos Mariani (DFL-St. Paul) will have a endorsement challenge in 2012. Mariani has represented St. Paul's West End neighborhood since 1990. Former Aide to Sen. Linda Higgins and progressive activist Nicque Mabry Schaff will challenge Mariani for... »
Tomorrow night at 7:00pm, there will be a party at the Parkway Theater at 48th and Chicago in south Minneapolis. The party will launch a new organization, Unidos Votamos, (United We Stand, in English). It will be a united political front for Latinos ... »
