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A conglomeration of national and local politics, Minnesota to Washington and, yes, even Wall Street to Main Street. Filed Under Politics aims to aggregate and contextualize political news for the political junkie in you.
Wed, 10/26, 1:23pm (2 years ago)
Americans' distrust of government is at an all-time high, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll conducted Monday. Nearly all Americans fear the economy is stagnating or getting worse.
Presidential candidates have just over a year until election day. Nearly half of the public thinks the feelings that spawned Occupy…
Mon, 10/24, 4:22pm (2 years ago)
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann’s entire presidential campaign staff in New Hampshire quit Friday, according to the Star Tribune. A statement issued Monday morning by staffers explained that their departure was a result of rude treatment by Bachmann’s national team.
“The manner in which some in the national team conducted themselves towards…
Thu, 10/20, 3:21pm (2 years ago)
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann will host a presidential campaign fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 27 at the downtown Minneapolis Hilton, according to her website.
The event will include a town hall, reception and dinner.
$50 will get you into the town hall and for another $50 you can attend the reception. Bachmann's website lists…
Wed, 10/19, 4:29pm (2 years ago)
Gov. Mark Dayton offered his strongest push yet for a publicy funded Vikings stadium on Wednesday, saying he'll unveil his own detailed proposal in the next two weeks, the Associated Press reports.
Dayton announced the plan, which will include details on the state's $300 million share of the stadium's cost, to…
Dayton announced the plan, which will include details on the state's $300 million share of the stadium's cost, to…
Tue, 10/18, 1:52pm (2 years ago)
Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty has been appointed to the RedPrairie Corporation’s Board of Directors, according to a press release.
The company announced today that the “well-established advocate for business” will join the board, effective immediately.
His appointment comes two months after his exit from the 2012 presidential race. Pawlenty, who has endorsed…
Mon, 10/17, 11:07am (2 years ago)
Nearly two months have passed since Tim Pawlenty dropped out of the running for the GOP presidential bid, but he is still feeling the financial backlash.
As of Sept. 30, Pawlenty’s campaign reported a $453,842 debt with only $20,173 on hand to the Federal Election Commission.
In the final…
As of Sept. 30, Pawlenty’s campaign reported a $453,842 debt with only $20,173 on hand to the Federal Election Commission.
In the final…
Wed, 10/12, 10:44am (2 years ago)
Just hours before the Republican presidential debate Tuesday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie endorsed presidential candidate Mitt Romney, according to NPR.
While fellow Republicans urged Christie to enter the race, Christie refused and instead gave his support and his loyal fiscal followers to Romney, a move that hurts the already ailing…
Wed, 10/5, 5:59pm (2 years ago)
Two large players in the Republican party have made it official, they are not running for president.
Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey, announced Tuesday that he would not be seeking the GOP nomination. Despite saying that he would not be running for president several times before, many in the media…
Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey, announced Tuesday that he would not be seeking the GOP nomination. Despite saying that he would not be running for president several times before, many in the media…
Mon, 10/3, 4:07pm (2 years ago)
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., could switch horses midstream if her presidential bid fails, The Star Tribune reports. She hasn’t said she won’t run to retain her seat in Minnesota’s sixth congressional district, where she has a strong base -- but it may not be that simple.
Despite early popularity, Bachmann’s…
Despite early popularity, Bachmann’s…
Sat, 10/1, 2:15pm (2 years ago)
Since his days as the head of the Texas Department of Agriculture, Repulican Presidential candidate and current Texas Governor Rick Perry has held a belief that the Environment Protection Agency is ineffective and kills jobs, according to a New York Times report.
"You’re doing nothing more than killing jobs. It’s…
"You’re doing nothing more than killing jobs. It’s…
Thu, 9/29, 11:14am (2 years ago)
Republicans not only out-seat Democrats in Washington ‑ they also out-tweet them, the Medill News Service reports.
In the Senate, Republican Sen. John McCain, Ariz., leads the pack with 1.73 million Twitter followers. Sen. Claire McCaskill, Mo., leads Democrats with 58,000 followers.
In the House of Representatives, Republicans send twice as many…
Wed, 9/21, 2:56pm (2 years ago)
Written by Reporter Intern Dina Elrashidy
Former Minnesota U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman announced Wednesday that he will be joining Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign as a special adviser, according to the Star Tribune.
“His advice will be critical as I lay out my vision for improving our economy at home and strengthening our…
Tue, 9/20, 6:04pm (2 years ago)
A University of Minnesota bioethicist challenged Michele Bachmann’s claim that the human papillomavirus vaccine causes mental illness, according to the Star Tribune.
During the Monday GOP debate, Bachmann attacked Gov. Rick Perry of Texas about his executive vaccination order. She claimed a woman came up to her and said the…
During the Monday GOP debate, Bachmann attacked Gov. Rick Perry of Texas about his executive vaccination order. She claimed a woman came up to her and said the…
Mon, 9/19, 6:44pm (2 years ago)
A University of Minnesota bioethicist challenged Michele Bachmann’s claim that the human papillomavirus vaccine causes mental illness, according to the Star Tribune.
During the Monday GOP debate, Bachmann attacked Gov. Rick Perry of Texas about his executive vaccination order. She claimed a woman came up to her and said the HPV…
Mon, 9/12, 9:51am (2 years ago)
A month after dropping out of the race, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced Monday he's backing Mitt Romney in his bid for the presidency, according to the Star Tribune.
Pawlenty will serve as Romney's national campaign co-chair. Vin Weber, one of Pawlenty's top advisers during his own campaign, jumped to…
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