Mn Gop

When running for statewide office, it’s probably best not to insult a large chunk of the electorate. Rep. Tom Emmer, who hopes to secure the top spot in a crowded field of Republican gubernatorial candidates, has become known at the Capitol for his fiery rhetoric. His latest:
“I don’t think you can call yourself a freedom-loving [...]

Rep. Erik Paulsen, who is running to replace the retiring Jim Ramstad in Minnesota’s Third Congressional District, is a Republican–but don’t tell anybody.

Throughout his 14-year tenure in the Minnesota Legislature, Paulsen has been one of the most consistent and avid Republican right voices on behalf of government-slashing and “family values” assaults on abortion rights, gay rights and education standards. Yet when Paulsen spoke at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul early this month, his campaign billed the site of the appearance as simply the “National Convention.” In fact, a glance of Paulsen’s campaign materials would leave a casual observer wondering what party the candidate is affiliated with.

Has anyone been reading MDE today or following the press releases coming out of the MN GOP headquarters?  Okay, you’re right, doing either is a masochistic excursion, but today was worth it because boy oh boy is it funny.

The MN GOP and their operative, Michael Brodkorb, are desperately trying to turn Ellison’s defeat into a [...]