Minnesota Independent

Bachmann continues to hint at possible run in 2012

By Andy Birkey | 03.07.11 | 8:31 am

In Florida on Friday, Rep. Michele Bachmann told the Palm Beach Post that she’s been traveling the country to gauge national support if she decides to run for president and that she’s gotten a “fantastic reception” from activists in Iowa and South Carolina. Political prognosticators have also started to pay attention to Bachmann as a potential contender for the 2012 Republican nomination.

Demmer advances to take on Walz

By Andy Birkey | 04.19.10 | 2:45 pm

State Rep. Randy Demmer was endorsed by the First Congressional District GOP on Saturday, defeating Allen Quist after eight ballots. Demmer will now take on two-term DFL Rep.…

Minnesota key to national parties’ redistricting hopes

By Chris Steller | 12.28.09 | 11:09 am

The national political parties’ hopes for gains in the 2010 redistricting cycle ride on races for governor in six states, including Minnesota. The Fix calls the state a “major Democratic opportunity.”

Pawlenty knocked (again) for pandering to GOP base

By Paul Demko | 11.11.09 | 11:33 am

Gov. Pawlenty’s recent efforts to pander to the conservative GOP base is “Romneyesque,” observes veteran Washington Post political reporter Dan Balz. He warns that Pawlenty is in danger of losing…

AM.MN: Is Rybak his own best friend or worst enemy (and editor)?

By Chris Steller | 11.06.09 | 8:30 am

“As one of my good friends and supporters, I want you to know that today we filed the paperwork to create the R.T. Rybak for Governor Committee.” And so Minneapolis’ newly re-elected mayor at long last made his intentions clear…

Pawlenty’s star falling with ‘super-nerdy political junkies’

By Paul Demko | 11.05.09 | 1:39 pm

Is the honeymoon over already for Gov. Tim Pawlenty? The Republican has largely been receiving accolades from the national media as he’s bolstered his profile with cable television appearances and laid…

The Fix: Pawlenty is second-most influential Republican

By Chris Steller | 09.18.09 | 9:23 am

To paraphrase one of our governor’s favorite gags, the only thing rising faster than Tim Pawlenty on The Fix’s list of most influential Republicans is Chris Cillizza’s man-crush on Pawlenty. (Hey, it’s super-funny the way…

The Fix: ‘Every elected official in Minnesota’ appears to be in guv’s race

By Paul Demko | 09.11.09 | 10:33 am

The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza has released his latest assessment of the top gubernatorial races in 2010. Owing at least in part to Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s announcement that he won’t…

A-Klo for president?

By Paul Demko | 07.28.09 | 3:56 pm

Yesterday the Washtington Post’s Chris Cillizza wrote a post highlighting the apparent dearth of female politicians eyeing presidential runs. In response, readers threw out numerous names of potential presidential contestants:…