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Franken’s gay humor resurfaces as a campaign issue

By Andy Birkey | 02.04.08 | 4:28 pm

Minnesota politicos are asking themselves: When is a joke not a joke?

Republicans hope that by disseminating jokes made by Al Franken, the comedian turned Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, they can undermine his campaign to unseat Republican Norm…

Partisanship and/in the Media

By Paul Schmelzer | 08.14.07 | 10:25 am

Polarity and the Press: A new Pew study finds that people who use the internet as their sole news source are both highly critical of the mainstream media and highly educated. More Democrats than…

Olson v. Brodkorb: Precedent or One of Many Milestones to Come?

By Leigh Pomeroy | 03.14.07 | 9:34 pm

Once upon a time there was an anonymous blogger who posted scurrilous information about Democrats and other left-leaning sorts under the banner of Minnesota Democrats Exposed. One post by this anonymous blogger involved a public…

What Ever Happened To “Patty Wetterling Exposed”?

By Robin Marty | 09.27.06 | 9:15 am

In light of the previously undisclosed $5,500 research payment from Michele Bachmann’s campaign received by Michael Brodkorb on 8/03/06, readers may find themselves wondering what ever happened to Minnesota Democrats Exposed’s “Patty Wetterling Exposed” link.

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Where the Blogger Ends and the Paid Consultant Begins

By Robin Marty | 09.26.06 | 12:20 pm

Editor’s note: In light of the recent news breaking on MNPublius regarding Michael Brodkorb’s undisclosed research work for the Michele Bachmann for Congress staff, we are providing a closer look at Brodkorb’s role with the Mark Kennedy for Senate

11-year-old speeding ticket becomes an issue

By Leigh Pomeroy | 09.08.06 | 9:26 am

Tim Walz is learning the hard way the realities of politics