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Target’s reputation takes a hit after gift to MN Forward

By Andy Birkey | 09.07.10 | 8:45 am

Brandweek, a weekly trade magazine for the marketing industry, notes that Target’s reputation or “buzz” took a serious hit after donations to MN Forward were revealed in early August.

Horner’s second TV ad paints Dayton and Emmer as extremes

By Andy Birkey | 09.07.10 | 8:00 am

Independence Party gubernatorial candidate Tom Horner released his second ad of the campaign cycle over the weekend. Titled “Picture,” the ad paints his opponents — DFLer Mark Dayton and Republican Tom Emmer  — as too far too the left…

ABM releases new ad targeting Emmer

By Andy Birkey | 09.01.10 | 8:49 am

The Alliance for a Better Minnesota has released its fifth ad targeting Republican candidate for governor Tom Emmer. The ad, titled “Minnesota Cannot Afford Tom Emmer as Governor,” complains of Emmer’s ties to big business. According to the

‘Condoms everywhere!’ Dayton’s Planned Parenthood endorsement riles religious right

By Andy Birkey | 08.27.10 | 1:45 pm

DFL gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton got the endorsement of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund on Wednesday, sparking a harsh response from local religious right outfits — including the Minnesota Family Council, which says a Dayton…

Minnesota’s Future launches TV ad targeting Mark Dayton

By Andy Birkey | 08.27.10 | 8:44 am

Minnesota’s Future, a relatively new independent expenditure committee run by Republican activist Jeff Larson, released a television ad targeting DFL candidate for governor Mark Dayton on Thursday. Titled “Worst,” the ad focuses on Dayton’s record in the U.S. Senate…

In first TV ad, Pawlenty heir Emmer calls for ‘a new direction’

By Andy Birkey | 08.23.10 | 8:09 am

Republican Tom Emmer has released his first television ad in the 2010 race for governor. In ad, entitled “Work,” Emmer says of his family, “We’ve been blessed. Seven beautiful kids living in this amazing state. Minnesota families are struggling.…

Horner relases first TV ad: Eyeballs

By Andy Birkey | 08.20.10 | 4:00 pm

Independence Party candidate for governor Tom Horner has released his first ad of the 2010 campaign cycle. Titled “Eyeballs,” the ad will run during the Sunday morning political shows, MinnPost reports. It’s the first of three ads…

National Organization for Marriage uses campaign loophole to avoid disclosure

By Andy Birkey | 08.18.10 | 11:16 am

The National Organization for Marriage has been gearing up its efforts in Minnesota this year with television ads, a new round of radio spots, a series of rallies and a mailer targeting Sen. Paul Koering. But the group hasn’t disclosed any of its activities with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board — and it’s likely it doesn’t have to, thanks to a loophole in Minnesota’s campaign laws.

NOM’s anti-gay marriage radio ads hitting Minnesota airwaves

By Andy Birkey | 08.17.10 | 3:00 pm

The National Organization for Marriage and the Minnesota Family Council have released ads targeting DFLer Mark Dayton and Independence party candidate Tom Horner for not supporting a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. The ads praise Republican Tom…

Emmer dodges question on gay marriage

By Andy Birkey | 08.16.10 | 8:43 am

During a debate on Twin Cities Public Television’s Almanac on Friday evening, GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer dodged a question on whether Minnesotans should have a vote on a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. The question was requested by…