Monday, November 5, 2012
President Barack Obama's ground campaign and a shifting sentiment toward the two constitutional amendments have the state's DFL party feeling positive headed into Election Day.
Twin Cities Democrats think the state's most controversial issue–the amendment to the state's constitution defining marriage as between one man and one woman–will fall flat on Tuesday, making Minnesota the first state to vote down such an amendment. In our survey of DFL influencers–local politicians and party activists–the Democrats also believe having the amendment issue on the ballot will be a boost for President Barack Obama, as he looks to defeat former Gov. Mitt Romney in Tuesday's presidential election. Of the 100 influencers who volunteered to take our survey, 24 responded to our "flash" poll, issued last Friday. Only a quarter of the responders thought the marriage amendment question would help Romney with turnout. The same …
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Kathleen Gaylord will seek the DFL nomination fo challenge Republican John Kline this fall. Currently in her 3rd term as Dakota County Commissioner, Kathleen Gaylord has also served as mayor of South St. Paul.
Rosemount Dakota County Commissioner and former South St. Paul mayor Kathleen Gaylord today filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission declaring her intention to run as a DFL candidate for Congress in Minnesota’s new 2nd Congressional District. "It’s time for new representation in the new 2nd Congressional District,” Gaylord said in a statement after filing. “Voters of all political persuasions are fed up with elected officials who put partisanship ahead of progress. They want common sense government instead of governance by the lowest common denominator." Gaylord, an attorney, is in her third term as Dakota County Commissioner, having been elected in 2002 and re-elected in 2006 and 2010. In 2006 and 2009, she was elected Dakota…
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Former State Rep. Mike Obermueller has officially declared his intent to seek the DFL nomination for the Second Congressional District. He joins Northfielder Patrick Ganey in the endorsement race.
It's getting crowded. The Star Tribune is reporting that former State Rep. Mike Obermueller of Eagan has officially declared his intent to seek the DFL nomination for the Second Congressional District, which includes Rosemount. Obermueller, an attorney, joins Northfield City Councilor Patrick Ganey, who announced his bid for his party's support in late March. Both are eyeing the seat of five-term Republican incumbent John Kline (R-Lakeville). Last month when Obermueller was "seriously" considering a run, he told The UpTake that he wanted to put real representation back into Washington, D.C. "We basically lost a decade of prosperity and progress in this district," he said. The Star Tribune is also reporting that Dakota County Commissioner …
Monday, March 26, 2012
Greg Clausen wins endorsement for District 57 seat currently held by Republican Chris Gerlach, who is not running for reelection.
Former Rosemount High School Principal and Apple Valley resident Greg Clausen announced his candidacy and won the DFL endorsement on March 17 for Minnesota Senate District 57. “I am running because I have spent over 40 years deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of others,” said Clausen. “My goal is to work toward the betterment of the District 57 community.” Clausen announced his candidacy at the convention, came within a handful of votes on the first ballot of the required 60 percent to win the party's endorsement. Clausen won the nomination over Mike Germain, who had been the party's candidate in the last two elections. Each time Germain lost in the general election to Republican Chris Gerlach, who announced earlier this …
linking
12:27 pm on Monday, November 26, 2012
http://www.coachoutletonlinepicks.org/ coach outlet online http://www.cheapcoachbagusas.com/ coach purses outlet http://www.buyscoachoutletonline.com/ coach outlet http://www.coachpurseoutletss.net/ coach bags outlet http://www.gotocoachsoutlets.org/ coach outlet online http://www.getcoachoutletonlinee.net/ coach outlet online http://www.coachfactoryoutleti.org/ www.coachfactoryoutleti.org http… more ›