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CQ Politics: Bachmann, Paulsen face competitive contests in 2010

By Paul Demko | 07.27.09 | 9:46 am

PaulsenOnly two of Minnesota’s House contests are likely to be competitive in 2010, according to the latest analysis from CQ Politics. Republican Reps. Michele Bachmann and Erik Paulsen potentially face the most challenging races in this election cycle.

Stale news story shows how times have changed for Coleman, GOP senators

By Chris Steller | 05.14.09 | 1:03 pm

CQ Politics reported today that a GOP Web ad aims to raise money for Norm Coleman so Republicans can count on having 42 votes in the U.S. Senate. Huh? Turns out the YouTube video the story describes — replete with…

Bachmann controversy upends views of her re-election prospects

By Paul Demko | 10.21.08 | 10:19 am

Rep. Michele Bachmann has long been viewed nationally as a solid favorite to retain her House seat in the Sixth Congressional District. But the controversy engulfing her campaign following Friday’s appearance on “Hardball” — during which she called…

CQ Politics: Paulsen, Madia among biggest money-raisers for open House seats

By Chris Steller | 10.20.08 | 5:21 pm

CQ Politics crunched the latest financial filings by candidates for Congress and put Minnesota state Rep. Erik Paulsen, with $2.2 raised so far in his campaign (as of Sept. 30), at No. 7 in the country for most…