Allen Quist mulling challenge to Tim Walz
By Andy Birkey |
11.03.11 | 1:00 am
In his legislative career, Quist was notorious for his emphasis on social and religious issues.
Elections/Campaigns
GOP candidates on campaign trail blame Obama for faltering economy
By Andrew Duffelmeyer |
11.02.11 | 1:48 pm
Five Republican presidential candidates hammered on regulations, taxes and President Obama at a manufacturing forum Tuesday in Iowa, calling for major cuts to those areas and aiming to pin the worldwide economic downturn on the president.
Obama to open campaign office in Minneapolis Monday
By Jon Collins |
11.02.11 | 12:48 pm
An invitation sent to supporters invites them to meet fellow activists and learn about the campaign’s “grassroots strategy for re-electing the president.”
NOM brings high-powered tea party lawyer to Minnesota in marriage ballot disclosure battle
By Andy Birkey |
11.02.11 | 6:47 am
Mitchell is a rising star in conservative circles, having supported a slew of tea party candidates, pushed for photo ID laws and helped take down low-income advocacy group ACORN.
Campaign finance board temporarily upholds disclosure requirements
By Andy Birkey |
11.02.11 | 6:32 am
As the battle around the 2012 vote on a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage heats up, the board declined to open more disclosure loopholes.
Bachmann missed third most votes in House, Kline has perfect attendance
By Jon Collins |
11.01.11 | 11:00 am
The New York Times’ analysis of House attendance showed a bright spot for Minnesota, with Rep. John Kline being one of only 15 House members to make every one of the 814 votes so far this year.
Ron Paul dismisses third party run, woos Iowa GOP with libertarian positions
By Douglas Burns |
11.01.11 | 9:55 am
Ron Paul, who is holding at 12 percent in recent Iowa polls, told Iowans this weekend that government is the biggest threat to citizens.
As Iowa GOP race fluctuates, conservatives rue Pawlenty’s early withdrawal
By Jon Collins |
11.01.11 | 9:16 am
Conservative commentators see an opening for Pawlenty amidst the chaos of the current GOP field, but voters don’t appear to have changed their mind on Pawlenty, according to recent polling.
Drazkowski declines run against Walz, endorses Parry
By Andy Birkey |
11.01.11 | 6:00 am
Republican Sen. Mike Parry is so far the only challenger to Rep. Tim Walz, a DFLer who first won election in 2008 and was re-elected in 2010.
Campaign finance board considers relaxing disclosure rules on ballot initiatives
By Andy Birkey |
10.31.11 | 2:45 pm
Relaxing disclosure rules would benefit groups like Minnesota for Marriage, which has vowed not to comply with some campaign finance guidelines as they advocate for a constitutional gay marriage ban,
