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Likes and Dislikes About Political Conventions
Okay, I’m officially conventioned out. I watched too much, and slept too little. Thank goodness they only come along once every four years. Anyway, to help me move on, I need to give voice to some...
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Romney is Correct About Americans Being Government-Dependent
I hate to admit when Governor Mitt Romney is correct. But when he said 47% of Americans are dependent on government, I have to face the facts. Romney had it right. He just understated the claim by...
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If Romney Is Politically Strong With “Makers,” Why Is He Losing Minnesota?
Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney privately told his supporters that he has written off Americans who are not currently paying federal income taxes. Those Americans aren’t worth the bother — too...
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Minnesota’s Government Spending Is Neither “Skyrocketing” Nor “Slashed,” But...
In this year’s battle for control of the Minnesota State Capitol, Republicans and DFLers alike hyperventilate over government spending. DFLers maintain Minnesota has drastically cut state and local...
View ArticleMichele Bachmann and the Anatomy of a Laugh
“The fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, the laughed at the Wright Brothers. But they also...
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Political Cliches on Amobarital
I suppose it’s a cliché to point out that politicians speak in clichés. Their wall-to-wall use of bromides to mask deeper political truths has made political news conferences and speeches a...
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Minimum Wage “Indexing”: DFL Political Marketing At It’s Worst
Getting an “annual pay raise” is pretty awesome, especially if you’re a minimum wage worker. Fist pumpingly awesome even. So is getting a pay “bump,” “bonus,” “boost” or “hike.” But having your wage...
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Franken Opponent McFadden Refuses To Confirm Own Existence
Saint Paul, Minnesota — Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Mike McFadden held a news conference today to announce that he would be announcing nothing. “Minnesota is great, and I’ll do lots of great stuff...
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Tim Pawlenty: “Health Care Policy All-Star?”
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is being featured as a “health policy all-star” by the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs. No, I’m not kidding. The University event is...
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Hillary Needs A Singular Trump Critique, Not Dozens
One of the problems with running against a historically bizarre opponent like Donald Trump is that there are so many different juicy ways to run against him. Most activists and pundits think of that...
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Romney is Correct About Americans Being Government-Dependent
I hate to admit when Governor Mitt Romney is correct. But when he said 47% of Americans are dependent on government, I have to face the facts. Romney had it right. He just understated the claim by...
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If Romney Is Politically Strong With “Makers,” Why Is He Losing Minnesota?
Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney privately told his supporters that he has written off Americans who are not currently paying federal income taxes. Those Americans aren’t worth the bother — too...
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Minnesota’s Government Spending Is Neither “Skyrocketing” Nor “Slashed,” But...
In this year’s battle for control of the Minnesota State Capitol, Republicans and DFLers alike hyperventilate over government spending. DFLers maintain Minnesota has drastically cut state and local...
View ArticleMichele Bachmann and the Anatomy of a Laugh
“The fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, the laughed at the Wright Brothers. But they also...
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Political Cliches on Amobarital
I suppose it’s a cliché to point out that politicians speak in clichés. Their wall-to-wall use of bromides to mask deeper political truths has made political news conferences and speeches a...
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Minimum Wage “Indexing”: DFL Political Marketing At It’s Worst
Getting an “annual pay raise” is pretty awesome, especially if you’re a minimum wage worker. Fist pumpingly awesome even. So is getting a pay “bump,” “bonus,” “boost” or “hike.” But having your wage...
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Franken Opponent McFadden Refuses To Confirm Own Existence
Saint Paul, Minnesota — Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Mike McFadden held a news conference today to announce that he would be announcing nothing. “Minnesota is great, and I’ll do lots of great stuff...
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Tim Pawlenty: “Health Care Policy All-Star?”
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is being featured as a “health policy all-star” by the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs. No, I’m not kidding. The University event is...
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Hillary Needs A Singular Trump Critique, Not Dozens
One of the problems with running against a historically bizarre opponent like Donald Trump is that there are so many different juicy ways to run against him. Most activists and pundits think of that...
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A Policy Agenda For Minnesota’s Next Progressive Governor
In 2018, progressive Governor Mark Dayton will be retiring, and Minnesota voters will be selecting a new chief executive. To retain control of the Governor’s office in 2018, Minnesota Democrats need a...
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