Poll numbers released by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Thursday show Rep. Michele Bachmann leading Elwyn Tinklenberg by 4 points. Bachmann garnered the support of 42 percent of those polled while Tinklenberg had 38 percent. The poll says Bachmann’s approval rating in the 6th Congressional is at 34 percent.
Elwyn Tinklenberg has been added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Red to Blue list of targeted House races. The DCCC list now includes 63 candidates across the country, including Third Congressional District challenger Ashwin Madia.
“El Tinklenberg has worked hard to make his race competitive, and he’s moving into position to win,” said DCCC chairman Chris Van Hollen in a statement announcing the decision. “With a solid campaign organization and strong momentum in the district, El Tinklenberg has proven that he has what it takes to defeat Rep. Michele Bachmann.”
Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Congressional candidate Elwyn Tinklenberg have already given political contributions from disgraced businessman Tom Petters to charity. Now Rep. James Oberstar intends to follow suit. But what about Sen. Norm Coleman?
Disgraced businessman Tom Petters has made $16,000 in political contributions so far this election cycle. Among the recipients: Sens. Amy Klobuchar ($5,000) and Norm Coleman ($1,600), Rep. James Oberstar ($3,300) and Sixth Congressional District challenger Elwyn Tinklenberg ($500). At least two of the politicians — Klobuchar and Tinklenberg — have given the money to charity.
Rep. Michele Bachmann was the only member of the Minnesota delegation to vote against legislation requiring health-insurance companies to treat mental illnesses the same as physical ailments. The Sen. Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act passed the House…
Nick Coleman’s second column on the topic was correct. The bridge collapse will be politicized. Democrats will cite it (already have) as evidence of what happens when your answer to every question is “no new taxes,” and…
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