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Kennedy, Klobuchar Pitch to Somalis

By Abdi Aynte | 10.22.06 | 2:11 am

Senatorial candidates Mark Kennedy, a Republican, and Democrat Amy Klobuchar, made a commitment that they will find a permanent solution to the nagging problems facing money wiring services, widely used by Somali immigrants, and that they will meet with Somalis,…

New Zogby Numbers – Klobuchar up by 7.5, Pawlenty and Hatch Tied

By Robin Marty | 10.19.06 | 10:26 am

Story By Joe Bodell

WSJ/Zogby is out this morning with a new round of Battleground polling. The poll shows Amy Klobuchar with a 50.2-42.7 lead over Mark Kennedy, and Mike Hatch virtually tied with Tim Pawlenty, 45.0-44.9.

Examining the…

On tobacco money, unsecured websites and small railroads with Big Plans

By Leigh Pomeroy | 09.24.06 | 3:20 pm

Cross-posted at Vox Verax.

Catching up on the week:

Money for nothing and your nicotine for free

According to study released by the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund and Common Cause, two of Minnesota’s congressional delegation…

Mark Kennedy and Amy Klobuchar – a Look at the Issues

By Robin Marty | 09.19.06 | 1:50 pm

In preparation for tonight’s debate – the second senate debate of the season, here is a look at where candidates Mark Kennedy and Amy Klobuchar stand on the issues of Energy/Environment,  War on Terror/National Security, Budget, Social Security, Healthcare and…