Comments on: The race for the state House: Democrats who face re-election battles in red districts http://minnesotaindependent.com/15187/the-race-for-the-state-house-dems-in-red-districts News. Politics. Media. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:48:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Kevin http://minnesotaindependent.com/15187/the-race-for-the-state-house-dems-in-red-districts/comment-page-1#comment-16837 Kevin Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:40:13 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=15187#comment-16837 Use an official source for your numbers not an editorial source. It's something real reporters generally do. Not that I'd expect that of you. Use an official source for your numbers not an editorial source. It’s something real reporters generally do. Not that I’d expect that of you.

]]> By: SD12 DFLer http://minnesotaindependent.com/15187/the-race-for-the-state-house-dems-in-red-districts/comment-page-1#comment-16832 SD12 DFLer Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:19:11 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=15187#comment-16832 John Ward in 12A and Al Doty in 12B represent their districts so well. They've been so responsive to their constituents. Best wishes on Election Day! John Ward in 12A and Al Doty in 12B represent their districts so well. They’ve been so responsive to their constituents. Best wishes on Election Day!

]]> By: Bob Moffitt http://minnesotaindependent.com/15187/the-race-for-the-state-house-dems-in-red-districts/comment-page-1#comment-16819 Bob Moffitt Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:45:30 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=15187#comment-16819 I think it will be Hamilton over Sanders in 51a. The district, once a DFL stronghold, is trending back to blue. I think it will be Hamilton over Sanders in 51a. The district, once a DFL stronghold, is trending back to blue.

]]> By: Marc http://minnesotaindependent.com/15187/the-race-for-the-state-house-dems-in-red-districts/comment-page-1#comment-16505 Marc Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:05:35 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=15187#comment-16505 I think Kappler will win by a tight margin in 53A. The district demographics combined with the fact that John Kappler has worked his butt off in this race should be able to overcome any incumbency advantage. I think Kappler will win by a tight margin in 53A. The district demographics combined with the fact that John Kappler has worked his butt off in this race should be able to overcome any incumbency advantage.

]]> By: Paul Demko http://minnesotaindependent.com/15187/the-race-for-the-state-house-dems-in-red-districts/comment-page-1#comment-16343 Paul Demko Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:38:31 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=15187#comment-16343 I used the figures in the Politics in Minnesota directory. According to their stats, Madore received 8,434 votes in 2006, compared to 7,544 for Lloyd Cybart. That's roughly 900 vote difference. But I just checked the numbers with the Secretary of State's office and Kevin is correct. According to the official totals, Madore received 8,434 votes, while Cybart received 8,239. I'll change in the story. Thanks for the correction. I used the figures in the Politics in Minnesota directory. According to their stats, Madore received 8,434 votes in 2006, compared to 7,544 for Lloyd Cybart. That’s roughly 900 vote difference. But I just checked the numbers with the Secretary of State’s office and Kevin is correct. According to the official totals, Madore received 8,434 votes, while Cybart received 8,239.

I’ll change in the story. Thanks for the correction.

]]> By: Kevin http://minnesotaindependent.com/15187/the-race-for-the-state-house-dems-in-red-districts/comment-page-1#comment-16335 Kevin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:21:16 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=15187#comment-16335 At least get your basic facts right. Madore did NOT best Cybart by 900 votes....it was 195 votes. At least get your basic facts right. Madore did NOT best Cybart by 900 votes….it was 195 votes.

]]> By: Blogger http://minnesotaindependent.com/15187/the-race-for-the-state-house-dems-in-red-districts/comment-page-1#comment-16299 Blogger Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:10:23 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=15187#comment-16299 Great analysis. I'm also hearing of other close races -- for example, DFLer Dave Olin up in NW Minnesota has his hands full with a Republican Challenger. Minnesotans have no problem voting split tickets. I wonder if, using this logic, an Obama landslide actually plays against DFLers in a way. I think Minnesotan more than many others believe in divided government from top to bottom. Heck, we actually elect Independents here! Great analysis. I’m also hearing of other close races — for example, DFLer Dave Olin up in NW Minnesota has his hands full with a Republican Challenger.

Minnesotans have no problem voting split tickets. I wonder if, using this logic, an Obama landslide actually plays against DFLers in a way. I think Minnesotan more than many others believe in divided government from top to bottom. Heck, we actually elect Independents here!

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