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Bachmann a conservative kingmaker?

By Andy Birkey | 08.26.10 | 7:40 am

MinnPost’s Derek Wallbank caught an interesting quote by Rep. Michele Bachmann during her district-wide bus tour on Wednesday. Bachmann wants to emulate Sen. Jim DeMint, who has been pouring money from his political action committee into the coffers of…

Politico: Dems hope to use Franken’s anti-rape amendment as political cudgel

By Paul Demko | 11.12.09 | 3:44 pm

Senate Democrats are salivating at the prospect of attacking Republicans in 2010 who voted against an anti-rape amendment sponsored by Al Franken, reports Politico. The provision, which was supported by 68 senators, would prevent the Department of Defense from…

Coleman’s future: Governor, or something more lucrative?

By Paul Demko | 07.07.09 | 3:51 pm

Norm Coleman conceded the U.S. Senate contest last week, but immediately prompted speculation that he’ll run for governor in 2010. Does the Republican have the political clout — and the personal finances — to be a viable candidate?

Gov. Coleman? St. Paul mayor ramps up campaign apparatus

By Paul Demko | 02.18.09 | 7:49 am

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman says his focus is simply on winning a second term. But many observers — including one of his predecessors — say his recent staffing changes suggest he’s eying the governor’s mansion.

MnIndy liveblog: Paulsen at the Humphrey Institute

By Chris Steller | 10.14.08 | 12:23 pm

A Minnesota Independent liveblog of state Rep. Erik Paulsen’s lunch hour appearance at the U of M Humphrey Institute met with a few difficulties. The event itself is over now but the liveblog is now available in a reconstituted version. This was the second of three such events with each candidate for Minnesota’s 3rd congressional district seat. (Ashwin Madia, the DFLer, was yesterday; Independence Party candidate David Dillon is Friday.) Check it out after the jump.

MnIndy liveblog: Madia at the Humphrey Institute

By Chris Steller | 10.13.08 | 12:09 pm

DFL candidate Ashwin Madia spoke Monday over the noon hour at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute, in a Charlie Rose-style dialogue with Prof. Larry Jacobs. Tomorrow, Madia’s Republican opponent in the 3rd district congressional race, state Rep. Erik Paulsen,…