This past Friday Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) line item vetoed $381 million from a health plan for low income adults without children.
The Governor hasn't been a fan or a friend to those living in poverty. He tends to cut money from programs that would help those in the low income bracket.
Because of this line item veto - he will cause hospitals to absorb costs from treating those without insurance. This expense will be dealt with by cutting jobs - that means fewer nurses, doctors, etc. This WILL effect Minnesota's economy and it will also effect the health care of everyone who go to the hospitals that cut jobs. This will put more people in the unemployment line. This is not what you do when your in a recession.
The story: Hospitals react sharply to Pawlenty health veto
Minnesotans need a true leader - not a Governor that has only his national ambitions in mind.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Our Guy - I mean Our Senator!
It's not over, but we're close to having a 2nd U.S. Senator... Senator Al Franken - the change we need.
Monday, March 23, 2009
2010 Campaign News...
*** BREAKING NEWS ***
Dan Powers of Burnsville recently announced that he will indeed be running for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District DFL's endorsement in a bid to unseat current Congressman Republican John Kline in the 2010 election cycle. He did this at a recent Senate District DFL's convention.
In 2008 Powers exited the race and endorsed fellow candidate Steve Sarvi. The question is, will there be a 2nd showdown between the three that ran last time (Steve Sarvi, Dan Powers and Peter Idusogie)? So Dan Powers is in. Steve Sarvi is 95% likely to be in. No word yet on Peter Idusogie.
Dan Powers of Burnsville recently announced that he will indeed be running for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District DFL's endorsement in a bid to unseat current Congressman Republican John Kline in the 2010 election cycle. He did this at a recent Senate District DFL's convention.
In 2008 Powers exited the race and endorsed fellow candidate Steve Sarvi. The question is, will there be a 2nd showdown between the three that ran last time (Steve Sarvi, Dan Powers and Peter Idusogie)? So Dan Powers is in. Steve Sarvi is 95% likely to be in. No word yet on Peter Idusogie.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Waiting for our New Senator
We're waiting to hear who is our next U.S. Senator here in Minnesota - Al Franken or Norm Coleman...
Al Franken has been looking very Senatorial. He's been out and about talking with his future (possibly) constituents. The photos on his website are very appropriate for a U.S. Senator. I like the one of him at the podium with the flag in the back ground being spotlighted. Franken looks energetic and ready to go. Check out his comments on the conclusion of the election case.
The photos and video I've seen of Norm Coleman show a different picture. Coleman looks tired, worn out and old (no offense meant). And in late January Coleman lined up a pretty nice job working at a firm that lobbies congress. And if the re-election thing doesn't pan out and he doesn't find lobbying fulfilling than there sure might be another job falling into place for Coleman as the RNC chair. Coleman is also dealing with the P.R. disaster of having his donor's information accessible online. Check out his FAQ section on this issue.
Well we'll keep on waiting up here in Minnesota. Hopefully we'll have a new Senator before the fall.
Al Franken has been looking very Senatorial. He's been out and about talking with his future (possibly) constituents. The photos on his website are very appropriate for a U.S. Senator. I like the one of him at the podium with the flag in the back ground being spotlighted. Franken looks energetic and ready to go. Check out his comments on the conclusion of the election case.
The photos and video I've seen of Norm Coleman show a different picture. Coleman looks tired, worn out and old (no offense meant). And in late January Coleman lined up a pretty nice job working at a firm that lobbies congress. And if the re-election thing doesn't pan out and he doesn't find lobbying fulfilling than there sure might be another job falling into place for Coleman as the RNC chair. Coleman is also dealing with the P.R. disaster of having his donor's information accessible online. Check out his FAQ section on this issue.
Well we'll keep on waiting up here in Minnesota. Hopefully we'll have a new Senator before the fall.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Case Study: Who is Tony Sutton?
So who is Tony Sutton?
Well... he just announced this week that he was running to be Chair of the Republican Party in Minnesota.
No, who really is Tony Sutton?
Well... He's a business owner. He along with his wife own Baja Sol(click on history).
That's nice and all, but WHO really is Tony Sutton?
Ok, I get it - you want to know who Tony Sutton is? Well he's the Secretary/Treasurer of the Republican Party in Minnesota.
No! No! No! - WHO IS TONY SUTTON - REALLY!?!?!?
Well... how do you know who someone really is? By doing the Republican thing and look at a person's values... you know - what someone believes.
Tony Sutton is a staunch Republican. Right wing? More of the same from the Republicans? - You decide!
Seriously Interesting linkage:
1. Draft Tony Sutton
2. P.I.M.
3. Follow the Money - he likes Kline
4. The press release
5. Oh you Twitter you!
6. His favorite movie: An American Carol - a right wing classic from 2008
7. Facebooked!
8. A Mitt Romney Organizer?
9. History: Two Paychecks are Better Than One
10. Rebuilding Their Party?
11. Young Republican Hall of Famer
12. Mitt's Steering Committee Member
13. RNC Platform Subcommittee Member
Well... he just announced this week that he was running to be Chair of the Republican Party in Minnesota.
No, who really is Tony Sutton?
Well... He's a business owner. He along with his wife own Baja Sol(click on history).
That's nice and all, but WHO really is Tony Sutton?
Ok, I get it - you want to know who Tony Sutton is? Well he's the Secretary/Treasurer of the Republican Party in Minnesota.
No! No! No! - WHO IS TONY SUTTON - REALLY!?!?!?
Well... how do you know who someone really is? By doing the Republican thing and look at a person's values... you know - what someone believes.
Tony Sutton is a staunch Republican. Right wing? More of the same from the Republicans? - You decide!
Seriously Interesting linkage:
1. Draft Tony Sutton
2. P.I.M.
3. Follow the Money - he likes Kline
4. The press release
5. Oh you Twitter you!
6. His favorite movie: An American Carol - a right wing classic from 2008
7. Facebooked!
8. A Mitt Romney Organizer?
9. History: Two Paychecks are Better Than One
10. Rebuilding Their Party?
11. Young Republican Hall of Famer
12. Mitt's Steering Committee Member
13. RNC Platform Subcommittee Member
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
I Like Mark
Have you checked out the field for the Governor's DFL endorsement race yet?
Mark Dayton, Matt Entenza, Steve Kelley, John Marty, Chris Coleman, Susan Guertner, and Doug Peterson are just a few of those that have announced that they are running for the DFL endorsement for Governor.
This field is impressive and I like a lot of these individuals for the people they are and what they've been doing to help people.
Now I haven't decided on whom I will personally support, but I do like Mark (Mark Dayton). The Republican'ts have already started belittling Senator Dayton for his term as Senator and this is expected. You see Senator Dayton, like Senator Wellstone were similar in voting against the resolution on Iraq. They both were similiar in that they were TRUE Democrats, not afraid of the label "Liberal". To me, Mark Dayton is genuine and truly cares about people. So I like Mark.
Watch for an upcoming "2010 Election Preview" on the Govenor's DFL endorsement race.
Mark Dayton, Matt Entenza, Steve Kelley, John Marty, Chris Coleman, Susan Guertner, and Doug Peterson are just a few of those that have announced that they are running for the DFL endorsement for Governor.
This field is impressive and I like a lot of these individuals for the people they are and what they've been doing to help people.
Now I haven't decided on whom I will personally support, but I do like Mark (Mark Dayton). The Republican'ts have already started belittling Senator Dayton for his term as Senator and this is expected. You see Senator Dayton, like Senator Wellstone were similar in voting against the resolution on Iraq. They both were similiar in that they were TRUE Democrats, not afraid of the label "Liberal". To me, Mark Dayton is genuine and truly cares about people. So I like Mark.
Watch for an upcoming "2010 Election Preview" on the Govenor's DFL endorsement race.
Friday, February 13, 2009
2010 Election Preview: MN 2nd Congressional District
They say the 3rd time is the charm, but not so for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District's DFL (Democratic Party). For the past three elections their endorsed candidates have tried to unseat entrenched right wing Republican Congressman John Kline (pictured below) and they've failed.
Number 1: The Conservative
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Teresa Daly was the first endorsed DFLer to try. Daly was pretty conservative and she admitted to making a donation to her opponent in the previous election cycle. She did this in a poorly concocted commercial. The killer line was: I donated to congressman Kline's campaign in the last election and I want my $50 back. Daly has been active since her defeat within the DFL party.
Number 2: The Star
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Coleen Rowley, best known for being the FBI whistle blower. "In May of 2002, Coleen brought some of the pre 9/11 lapses in the investigation of Zacarias Moussaoui to light." In 2006 she took her turn to run against Republican John Kline. There was tension within Rowley's campaign. Rumors were that Rowley was unwilling to be polished into a "politician", choosing to be herself and remain organic to the political process. John Kline in a debate with Rowley belittled her and basically bullied her around. Rowley is now a contributor to The Huffington Post and works on various peace rallies.
Number 3: The Sergeant
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The latest person to try to unseat John Kline was Steve Sarvi. The Sergeant Vs. the Colonel - Sarvi was unable to get victory. Sarvi's problem was that his campaign was too busy going after John Kline and not explaining who HE was. Word is that many DFL Party insiders voiced their concerns to the Sarvi Campaign with no luck. Another problem was raising enough money to take on Kline. A party insider confided in The Truth that during a post election meeting a representative from Sarvi's campaign gave constructed critism to the 2nd Congressional District DFL and expressed what the party unit needs to do in the future to secure victory. Many at the meeting took this as the Sarvi campaign blaming the 2nd CD DFL for the loss. There might be hard feelings with some within the party about this situation.
*** The Truth - Exclusive *** - after the election Steve Sarvi's father hinted at Steve running again in 2010. We're rating the chances of this happening at 75%. The Truth is actively trying to validate whether or not Steve Sarvi will run in 2010 with the Sarvi's. Stay tuned.
Wild Card: The Constant
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Looking forward to 2010 election the question is who will be running for the DFL endorsement? The field is currently wide open. The one thing that has remained constant over the last three DFL endorsement battles has been one person - his name is Peter Idusogie (pictured below).
Peter's best showing was in 2004 against Teresa Daly. This past year Peter didn't start his campaign until a month before caucuses, in contrast his endorsement oponent had been campaigning for a year prior. Why hasn't the 2nd Congressional District DFL given Idusogie a chance at winning? There's many thoughts and speculation why. A party insider stated recently to The Truth - "Peter has a great passion for people and has been able to excite the younger demographic to be involved. He deserves a chance to run against Kline. I hope the DFL will truly consider endorsing Peter if he chooses to run again." The Truth is in the process of confirming whether or not Idusogie will run for the DFL endorsement in 2010.
Watch for updates!
About the 2nd Congressional District.
Number 1: The Conservative
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Teresa Daly was the first endorsed DFLer to try. Daly was pretty conservative and she admitted to making a donation to her opponent in the previous election cycle. She did this in a poorly concocted commercial. The killer line was: I donated to congressman Kline's campaign in the last election and I want my $50 back. Daly has been active since her defeat within the DFL party.
Number 2: The Star
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Coleen Rowley, best known for being the FBI whistle blower. "In May of 2002, Coleen brought some of the pre 9/11 lapses in the investigation of Zacarias Moussaoui to light." In 2006 she took her turn to run against Republican John Kline. There was tension within Rowley's campaign. Rumors were that Rowley was unwilling to be polished into a "politician", choosing to be herself and remain organic to the political process. John Kline in a debate with Rowley belittled her and basically bullied her around. Rowley is now a contributor to The Huffington Post and works on various peace rallies.
Number 3: The Sergeant
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The latest person to try to unseat John Kline was Steve Sarvi. The Sergeant Vs. the Colonel - Sarvi was unable to get victory. Sarvi's problem was that his campaign was too busy going after John Kline and not explaining who HE was. Word is that many DFL Party insiders voiced their concerns to the Sarvi Campaign with no luck. Another problem was raising enough money to take on Kline. A party insider confided in The Truth that during a post election meeting a representative from Sarvi's campaign gave constructed critism to the 2nd Congressional District DFL and expressed what the party unit needs to do in the future to secure victory. Many at the meeting took this as the Sarvi campaign blaming the 2nd CD DFL for the loss. There might be hard feelings with some within the party about this situation.
*** The Truth - Exclusive *** - after the election Steve Sarvi's father hinted at Steve running again in 2010. We're rating the chances of this happening at 75%. The Truth is actively trying to validate whether or not Steve Sarvi will run in 2010 with the Sarvi's. Stay tuned.
Wild Card: The Constant
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Looking forward to 2010 election the question is who will be running for the DFL endorsement? The field is currently wide open. The one thing that has remained constant over the last three DFL endorsement battles has been one person - his name is Peter Idusogie (pictured below).
Peter's best showing was in 2004 against Teresa Daly. This past year Peter didn't start his campaign until a month before caucuses, in contrast his endorsement oponent had been campaigning for a year prior. Why hasn't the 2nd Congressional District DFL given Idusogie a chance at winning? There's many thoughts and speculation why. A party insider stated recently to The Truth - "Peter has a great passion for people and has been able to excite the younger demographic to be involved. He deserves a chance to run against Kline. I hope the DFL will truly consider endorsing Peter if he chooses to run again." The Truth is in the process of confirming whether or not Idusogie will run for the DFL endorsement in 2010.
Watch for updates!
About the 2nd Congressional District.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Nixonian Tactics Alive in the Hoover Party
An e-mail message was sent out today by Minnesota's Democratic Party's Chair Brian Melendez to some leaders within the party:
" Beware online "friend" requests from people that you don't know. At least four members of the State Executive Committee have gotten requests recently from a conservative activist who claimed that he wanted to stay in touch with the DFL Party's work in the off year."
Apparently the Hooverites (Republicans) are up to their old tricky Dick ways.
" Beware online "friend" requests from people that you don't know. At least four members of the State Executive Committee have gotten requests recently from a conservative activist who claimed that he wanted to stay in touch with the DFL Party's work in the off year."
Apparently the Hooverites (Republicans) are up to their old tricky Dick ways.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
They Did Herbert Hoover Proud
The 31st President of the United States, Herbert Hoover, is beaming with pride over his party's defiance on reviving our economy.
Way to go! - Minnesotan Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, Congressman John Kline and Erik Paulsen. The majority of people in Minnesota supported and voted for President Obama. Why? Because we want change! That's C-H-A-N-G-E-! But YOU, being the rebels that you are, decided to play the same old political games. Trying to send a message to the President? Please! I mean PLEASE open your ears to the message the people (we the people) sent by electing Barack Obama President - Message = WE WANT CHANGE!!
Herbert Hoover's Party (aka: Republican Party) must CHANGE... I MEAN must "ADAPT" (In other words, the party needs to adapt, but it doesn't have to change.)... What does "ADAPT" mean? It means NOT CHANGING.
I wonder if the "fiscally conservative" Herbert Hooverites (Bachmann and Kline) voted to spend billions in Iraq??? Yes they did! Were they worried about leaving our children to pay our debt then??? Mmmmm... Nope...
(click on their names to see what the cost of the war in Iraq would of paid for in their districts)
So what did the Herbert Hoover Party vote against for Minnesota - 12,000 jobs from MN DOT projects.
Way to go! - Minnesotan Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, Congressman John Kline and Erik Paulsen. The majority of people in Minnesota supported and voted for President Obama. Why? Because we want change! That's C-H-A-N-G-E-! But YOU, being the rebels that you are, decided to play the same old political games. Trying to send a message to the President? Please! I mean PLEASE open your ears to the message the people (we the people) sent by electing Barack Obama President - Message = WE WANT CHANGE!!
Herbert Hoover's Party (aka: Republican Party) must CHANGE... I MEAN must "ADAPT" (In other words, the party needs to adapt, but it doesn't have to change.)... What does "ADAPT" mean? It means NOT CHANGING.
I wonder if the "fiscally conservative" Herbert Hooverites (Bachmann and Kline) voted to spend billions in Iraq??? Yes they did! Were they worried about leaving our children to pay our debt then??? Mmmmm... Nope...
(click on their names to see what the cost of the war in Iraq would of paid for in their districts)
So what did the Herbert Hoover Party vote against for Minnesota - 12,000 jobs from MN DOT projects.
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