It's OK To Point Out Dem Candidate Differences - But Be Fair
by Dave MindemanI realize that when you have an intra-party contest, there will be points of contention and differences that need to be defined. I get that. But there are a couple of arguments going on...
View ArticleCong. John Kline Not Impressed With 2nd District GOP Field
by Dave MindemanCongressman John Kline is not thrilled with the GOP field looking to succeed him. He is not endorsing anybody...he is not even impressed with anybody.Kline isn't making any secret of...
View ArticleGoodhue County 2nd Dist GOP Debate -Zika, Volcanoes, & Cartels
by Dave MindemanThere was another MN District 2 GOP debate last night. This was in Goodhue county....kind of GOP rebel territory....Gerson territory.But we also added a new candidate to the mix. He...
View ArticleVoting: A Democratic Muscle That Must Be Exercised
by Dave MindemanC'mon Democrats. Elections are about voting. You know that don't you?Yesterday, in a special election for House District 50B, the Republican won. It was a seat that Ann Lenczewski has...
View ArticleObservations On The Democratic Prez Contest
by Dave MindemanLast night was a very good debate. It is so much better to have a debate that focuses on issues rather than personalities. Democrats have the best.But I have been carefully watching how...
View ArticleI Really Wish They Hadn't Said That - But -
by Roxanne MindemanGloria Steinem and Madeleine Albright. Their age is showing - or at least their life experience. And that should be OK. I know the exact spot in their "over 60" brains, where those...
View ArticleThe Contest For Senate Pettiness
by Dave Mindeman "What is of concern is when they attack the public employees," he said. "In this case, trying to make the lives of our staff more inconvenient. It's so petty." -Senate Minority Leader...
View ArticleFor Entertainment: Read Sen. Dan Hall's Campaign Finance Report
by Dave MindemanThe Star Tribune put together a look at the legislative campaign finance reports and found some interesting expenses being paid with campaign funds. My own legislator, Tara Mack,...
View ArticleThe Short Sighted Transportation Thinking Of The GOP House
by Dave MindemanThis is the short form of the GOP House Majority transportation plan:The Republican-backed House plan would raise an additional $7 billion for roads and bridges over the next decade in...
View ArticleIt Is More Than Electing A New President
by Dave MindemanI grow very tired of the self righteous talk in social media coming from the Democrats on both sides. You do realize that the election will require Democrats to work together, right?But...
View ArticleStatus Of GOP 2nd District Congressional Candidates
by Dave MindemanOK....let's review.On the Republican side of the ledger in the 2nd Congressional race to replace John Kline...here is what we have:1. Jason Lewis - who thinks owning a slave was a...
View ArticleDaudt: Early Ed Is A Payoff To Education MN
by Dave MindemanAt the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, legislative leaders sized up the coming session in several areas. But when the subject of early childhood education came up, Kurt Daudt decided to...
View ArticleObamaCare vs. "We Don't Care"
by Alan AndersonRecently Republicans, especially all of their presidential candidates, have complained about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or ObamaCare. They have labeled it costly, dictated by...
View ArticleDaudt's Moment Of Venn
by Dave MindemanAt a Forum news service media briefing about the upcoming Minnesota legislative session, Kurt Daudt spouted off...."I think -- forgive me from using some common sense once in awhile --...
View Article"Batsh*t Crazy"
by Dave MindemanThis is all pretty nuts.On the Republican side of things this has become a debacle. It is hard to imagine that it can go any lower than we are right now. A schoolyard filled with 3 year...
View ArticleAn Analysis of Super Tuesday
by Dave MindemanOK - here we are, Super Tuesday. How will this all shake out? Well, let me give you some observations.First, let's look at the Republican Party. Donald Trump has a big advantage. In...
View ArticleCaucus Vs Primary In Presidential Years
by Dave MindemanI have been a staunch caucus supporter in the past and still am. But what we were doing last night was a pretty strange hybrid of caucus and election. I think we need to fix that. Here...
View ArticleThe "Make America Great Again" Health Care System
by Dave MindemanIn the last debate, Trump got hammered about not having any plan that resembled a health care replacement for Obamacare. Which he is going to repeal, first thing, no question, make...
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