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DNC Launches New Web Ad: ''90 Percent Bush''
As the Republican National Convention continues in St. Paul, MN, tonight, the Democratic National Committee today released a new web ad called "90 Percent Bush." The video highlights John McCain's record of voting with George W. Bush 90 percent of the time. Straightforward images illustrate what 90 percent really means, showing how John McCain is just more of the same.DNC Welcome Reception Canceled
In light of the situation along the Gulf Coast, the DNC has canceled this afternoon's Media Welcome reception in St. Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families in the region.DNC Daily Briefing Canceled -- September 2, 2008
In light of Hurricane Gustav and the ongoing situation along the Gulf Coast, the DNC announced that it has canceled the tomorrow morning's news conference at the DNC's More of the Same Media Center in St. Paul. We continue to keep our friends and families in the area in our thoughts and prayers.DNC Response to Revised Republican Convention Plans
In light of the situation in the Gulf Coast, the Democratic National Committee announced that is has canceled its daily media briefing at the More of the Same Media Center on Monday, September 1. Additional scheduling updates will be provided when available.More of the Same Media Center: Day 1
The Democratic National Committee today announced the program at the More of the Same Media Center for Day 1 of the Republican National Convention. The day will start with an 8:30 am breakfast followed by a 9:15 am press briefing featuring featuring Texas Rep. Chet Edwards, California Rep. Hilda Solis, and VoteVets Chairman and co-founder Jon Soltz. Additionally, the Obama for America campaign will hold a Camp Obama training to teach volunteers the best strategies to organize their towns and neighborhoods and turn Obama supporters out to vote on November 4.MCCAIN WATCH: THE PAWLENTY EDITION
If John McCain picks Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty as his running mate this week, he'll be allying himself with a key Bush supporter and leaving no doubt that McCain means four more years of the same failed Bush economic policies and same old politics. Pawlenty is such a strong supporter of President Bush that he would, in his own words, "stand with President Bush if his approval rating was 2 percent." Standing by Bush would be nothing new for Pawlenty, who was an early supporter of Bush's risky Social Security privatization scheme, which would cost Americans $1 trillion initially -- that's just to transition o private accounts -- and a total of $5 trillion over 20 years. Pawlenty was also an "enthusiastic supporter" of Bush's plan for No Child Left Behind that resulted in an under-funded program that left more than six million students behind.GOP on RNC: ''Nobody Likes A Funeral,'' ''Waste of Time''
Feel the excitement! Of the 12 Republicans running in competitive Senate races — five of whom are incumbents — only three have said they will be attending the convention. Six are definite no-shows, and three are on the fence. “Nobody...Norm Coleman's Sweet Deal
And CREW has filed an ethics complaint in response. From TPM Muckraker:GOP Senator: Cuba-China Oil Drilling Pact "Akin to Urban Legend"
Republican leaders are known for trafficking in myths and alternate realities: "Climate change is a hoax. Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were classmates and best friends in the 3rd grade. John McCain would make a good president." The usual...Democratic Enthusiasm in Colorado, Minnesota
The Washington Post's Josh White reports from Colorado on packed crows for their caucus: Colorado’s caucuses opened at 7 p.m. local time (9 p.m. EST) tonight and were facing an expected crush of voters. Bill Compton, political director for the...Minneapolis Bridge is Evidence of Infrastructure Crisis
The tragic bridge collapse in Minneapolis points to a far larger crisis in America--the crisis of a collapsing infrastructure.Become a delegate - Minnesota
Summary of state processAt Least Some GOPers Still *Heart* GWB
Like freshman GOPer Michele Bachmann of Minnesota.... Local Minnesota station KSTP reports: While the President was signing autographs for members of Congress after the speech, the sixth-district Republican put her hand on Bush's shoulder. However, it wasn't just a tap....Democratic Momentum Building Heading into Election Day
With one day to go before Election Day, there is new evidence that Democratic voters across the country are energized. According to the latest polls from Newsweek, “Republican candidates are falling further behind Democratic rivals” and "support for Republicans (and...MN-01: Fighting Dem Tim Walz: "Let's change this country and let's do it together"
WSJ: "If there is one House race that captures the struggle between Republican power in Congress and a grass-roots demand for change, it is here in Minnesota's First District."Dems in the Field: Three Stories from MN-01
After months of hard work and tireless campaigning, Tim has built a grassroots-powered campaign that has him in a dead heat with his GOP opponent. Grassroots campaigning is the true heart of any campaign, and a candidate's truest measure of success. Here are three stories from the Walz campaign.Patty Wetterling Delivers Democratic Radio Address
This week, Patty Wetterling of Minnesota delivered the Democratic Radio Address. To listen to her remarks, click here. Good morning, my name is Patty Wetterling. I am a mother, teacher and child advocate from Minnesota. On October 22, seventeen years...“Whatever It Takes” Republicans Embrace Intolerance
A week after Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman vowed to supporters in an e-mail that the RNC would "hold nothing back" and "spend whatever it takes" to "maintain our majorities," it's clear that Republicans across the country will do and say just about anything to get elected -- even resort to some of the most insidious forms of intolerance.In the last week alone, a Republican candidate in Minnesota attacked his opponent's faith, young conservatives in Michigan are running dangerous and divisive "Catch an Illegal Immigrant" and "Fun With Guns" events, and an Arizona Republican Congressional candidate refused to demand that former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke remove an endorsement and a link to his campaign from Duke's website
Ken Mehlman Should Denounce GOP Intolerance In Minnesota
Today, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that former state Representative Mike Osskopp, a senior staffer for Republican Congressman John Kline was caught on video tape screaming a derogatory, anti-Japanese slur in the parking during a recent political event. Osskopp’s insensitive remark came less than a week after Minnesota Republican Party Chairman Ron Carey sent a fundraising email challenging the patriotism of Keith Ellison, a Muslim-American Democratic Congressional Candidate. Ellison’s opponent, Republican candidate Alan Fine, also lashed out at him in a manner that a Star Tribune political columnist called “stunning” in its vitriol. As the columnist noted, “I've received hate mail from lonely bigots with a gentler tone than [Fine’s] statement." [Star Tribune, 9/13/06].MN-05: Dems Poised to Send 1st Muslim-American to Congress
There many, many primary results to sort through today. In Minnesota, Democrats in the 5th Congressional District nominated Keith Ellison to represent them in the United States Congress. In the heavily Democratic district, this victory all but assures him a...Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (5) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (49)
Fighting Dems
Yesterday Fighting Democrats Eric Massa and Tim Walz spoke out in response to Donald Rumsfeld's criticism of those who would question him and the Republican Administration. Eric Massa: "After 21 months of trying to find something I can agree with...Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (12) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (68)
Bush And Bachmann Joined at the Wallet, But Does Minnesota Need Another Bush Rubberstamp?
The link between Minnesota Republican Congressional Candidate Michele Bachmann and President Bush just keeps getting stronger.Honoring the Life and Career of Senator Eugene “Gene” McCarthy
The following resolution was passed by the Democratic National Committee at its meeting on August 19, 2006. Submitted by: Brian Melendez, Chair, Minnesota Donna Cassutt, Vice Chair, Minnesota Rick Stafford, Minnesota Ken Foxworth, Minnesota Jackie Stevenson, Minnesota Nancy Larson, Minnesota...50-State Strategy: Minnesota's DFL Connects with Voters
Through an initiative known as DFL Links, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party in Minnesota is reaching out to voters on a continuous basis. In an effort to keep voters connected to the Party and informed for the upcoming election, DFL-Links meets every...Rove Can’t Rescue Bachmann’s Floundering Campaign
Republican state Senator and Congressional candidate Michele Bachmann must be desperate. Why else would she bring in Karl Rove, one of the most divisive figures in American politics and the architect of a political agenda that has earned the support of just 34% percent of Minnesotans to raise money for her struggling campaign? [SurveyUSA, 7/18/06]MN-Sen: Klobuchar in the Lead
Democrat Amy Klobuchar is leading her Republican opponent 50-31 in a recent poll: DFL Senate candidate Amy Klobuchar has opened up a strong early lead over GOP rival Mark Kennedy in a Minnesota Poll that shows Klobuchar with 50 percent...Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (4) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (1)
Moving Minnesota Forward
Veterinarian Ford Bell has decided against running in the Minnesota Senate primary against Amy Klobuchar and endorsed her yesterday, in hopes of sending a Democrat to Washington in November: "The differences within our party are important, but the differences between...Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (1) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (4)
Democrats You Should Know About
Here are four short introductions to Democrats running for Congress across the country that I think you should know about. Republican Congressman Tom Davis says: "I've never taken a nickel from oil companies" That's not exactly true. $117,360 dollars not...Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (10) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (4)
New 2006 Polling
Zogby has their full slate of election numbers online again. I am not sure how much faith I put in the results, as it is internet polling and the book is still out the methodology. That said, I consider the...Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (18) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (10)
2008 Democratic National Convention Cities Announced
The Democratic National Committee has accepted bids and sent out requests for full proposals to 11 cities vying to host the 2008 Democratic convention. The convention is scheduled for August 25-28, 2008.Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (77) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (16)
DFL Launches New Blog
Check out the Minnesota DFL's new blog. http://www.dflers.org They promise to update the site almost daily, with the project led by Communications Director David Ruth and Deputy Communications Director Jess McIntosh. DFL staff members will also blog from debates, conventions...Minnesota Special: Dems Go Two for Two
We got a late stocking stuffer yesterday evening in Minnesota. Despite the fact that Republican Governor Tim Palwenty scheduled the two special election contests just days after Christmas, Dems went 2 for 2 last night, retaining one State House seat...Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (19) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (3)
Good Thing Duck Season Is Over
Despite the fact that just 33% of Minnesotans approve of the job President Bush is doing, Republican Congressman and Senate Candidate Mark Kennedy has enlisted the President and Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty to raise more than $1 million in special interest money.DNC Chairman Howard Dean Statement on St. Paul Mayors Race and Election Results Around the Country
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today issued the following statement on the election of Chris Coleman Mayor of St. Paul, Minn.Governor Dean Speaking at Native American Campaign Camp
Governor Dean is in Minnesota tonight, getting ready to give the keynote address at the inaugural INDN's List Campaign Camp at the Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake. He will speak to more than 100 future candidates and campaign staff representing 50 tribal nations from all across America who have gathered for four days of campaign training.Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (5) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (133)
