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Oberstar revives Franken’s Playboy problem

By Paul Demko | 06.05.08 | 9:52 am


Just when the furor over Al Franken’s 2000 Playboy article seemed to have dissipated, another Democrat has resuscitated the controversy. This time it’s Rep. Jim Oberstar, the powerful Iron Range DFLer who chairs the House transportation…

The Schultz Report: Clinton, Pawlenty fighting tough odds to be their parties’ VP picks

By Steve Perry | 05.23.08 | 12:53 pm

In this Friday’s Schultz Report, we talk about the terminal stage of the Democratic presidential nomination race and about the buzz concerning US Senate dark horse Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer’s chances of emerging as an alternative to the controversial…

New Star Tribune Minnesota Poll on Senate race deals a wild card: Ciresi

By Steve Perry | 05.19.08 | 12:41 pm

In politics there are races that someone wins and races that someone manages not to lose for the simple reason that not everyone can lose. The Minnesota US Senate contest is shaping up to be one of the…

MinMon interview: Insurgent U.S. Senate candidate Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer

By Britt Robson | 04.09.08 | 2:50 pm

“You don’t have to race to the center to be elected,” says Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer. “The time is absolutely right for political leaders to be linked to citizen movements in ways that can change the political landscape, and I…

You don’t know Jack, but you do know Norm — and he’s in trouble

By Jeff Fecke | 02.01.08 | 2:14 pm

PhotobucketSen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., is a talented and resilient politician. Your average politician would have found his career in ruins after losing a statewide race to a third-party candidate who made his name as a pro wrestler. And…

Campaign Notebook: Nelson-Pallmeyer Makes it Official

By Joe Bodell | 10.10.07 | 7:45 am

After an eventful summer exploring a U.S. Senate run, Jack Nelson- Pallmeyer is ready to make it official.  He will announce his entry into the race today in St. Paul, where supporters will subsequently hold a cell phone…

Another Challenger for Coleman? A Chat With Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer

By Joe Bodell | 06.18.07 | 10:08 am

Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer made waves in the 2006 election cycle by running against longtime 5th district congressman Martin Sabo before Sabo decided to retire, setting off a frenzy of campaigning for the seat.  The professor and social activist has…