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Graphic artist and blogger Mario Piperni, that's who. Amazing graphics, great stories.
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Although the election turnout was pathetic, as in any election the only question is “who” shows up to vote ? Assuming that DFLers were serious about selecting their candidate, was there any mischief generated by MN-GOP cross-over voters ? The August 10th election had three types of contests – those that were non-partisan elections, non-competitive Follow this link to read more of: MN-GOV : How Much Did MN-GOP Help Dayton ? Dave Mindeman has written another thoughtful piece (on the MNPact website) on the endorsement process and the primary. [The endorsement] process gives us a pretty clear method for vetting the candidates as well. The candidates meet with knowledgeable and active policy people who ask the tough questions and exact real answers. This is needed and Follow this link to read more of: What’s the Difference Between the DFL and MN-GOP ? Please view the images at the bottom of this post, and then ask yourself, “Why aren’t the other two Democratic candidates seen in pictures like these?” I’ve often noticed that women are harder on other women than they are on men. Minnesota has a great gubernatorial candidate in Margaret Anderson Kelliher, and I am glad Follow this link to read more of: MN Governor’s Race: Where’s the Solidarity, Women? Stand Behind Stellar Candidate We are getting really close to the primary, August 10th to be exact. I saw the results yesterday of the KSTP/Service USA poll and it showed that Mark Dayton had around 43% of the vote and Margaret Anderson Kelliher had 27%. Leaving Matt Enteza with 22%. When you look at any type of poll, you Follow this link to read more of: The MN Tower of Babel DFL Chair: Margaret Has Been Clear and Consistent Today, St. Paul (August 5, 2010) — State Chair Brian Melendez released this statement: “Margaret’s public statements, and her voting record, are clear and consistent: the status quo is unacceptable, and No Child Left Behind must be reformed. Today’s attack is misleading and disappointing. The real issues Follow this link to read more of: DFL’s Brian Melendez on Margaret And Clean Campaigns I don’t know if you have noticed, but candidate for Minnesota governor Margaret Anderson Kelliher and candidate for Lieutenant Governor John Gunyou have been all over the place. She’s been out there to meet us, establish a grassroots campaign, listen, and has created an awesome action plan. I can clearly see what she’ll do in Follow this link to read more of: Margaret Anderson Kelliher: Like the Energizer Bunny The short answer is that the Star-Tribune says Margaret Anderson Kelliher will be Minnesota’s next governor … will that happen ? With four months to go and a primary election to win, anything can happen … yet the vector is turning in MAK’s favor. First off, let’s commend the Strib for endorsing a candidate on Follow this link to read more of: MN-GOV : What the Star-Tribune is Saying About MAK I have it on good authority that the Entenza campaign is upset about Margaret Anderson Kelliher’s KSTP / League of Women voters debate comment about “astroturfing.” Margaret said: “I’m proud that I have 3,500 contributors to this campaign,” Kelliher countered. “Matt, the kind of campaign you’ve run is Astroturf, the kind that you buy. We Follow this link to read more of: Entenza Campaign says Bring It? updated 8/2/2010 at 11:38 am. Tom Scheck recently covered the KSTP/ League of women voters debate here http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/08/01/dfl-debate-writeup/ I joined Gather.com to discuss Tom’s post (no comments at bottom of his post allowed, I noticed) Here’s what I said on Gather.com: I was disappointed in Tom’s reaction. Spar? Margaret Anderson Kelliher is running a very Follow this link to read more of: Grassroots Margaret Anderson Kelliher Strongest in KSTP/ League of Women Voters Debate QUERY : The number of Americans who’ve been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003 is : A.) More than the number who are killed annually by something they ate ? B.) Less than the number who are killed annually by something they ate ? C.) Roughly the same as the number who are killed Follow this link to read more of: MN-GOV : Emmer Takes on Regulations The Rondo Days parade is one of St. Paul’s largest. DFL endorsed candidate for Minnesota governor Margaret Anderson Kelliher weaved back and forth through the crowd, glad to shake hands with everyone she met. I could hear shouts of “Margaret! Over here!” and “Go Margaret!” from the crowd. It was fun, but I have to Follow this link to read more of: Margaret Anderson Kelliher at the Rondo Days Parade Earlier this month I received my first piece of campaign literature from Education Minnesota about endorsed gubernatorial candidate, Margaret Anderson Kelliher. The piece was part biography to introduce educators to Kelliher and part legislative record showing how she has been a supporter of education in Minnesota. Within the last week, a new piece by Education Follow this link to read more of: More MAK Literature From Education Minnesota Earlier Jessica Pieklo talked about DFL endorsed candidate for Minnesota governor Margaret Anderson Kelliher’s No Stone Unturned, but I want to add my two cents on Leave No Stone Unturned, Margaret’s Plan to Create Jobs and Get Minnesotans Back to Work. It’s solid and has an eye on the future. Among other things, Margaret will Follow this link to read more of: Margaret Anderson Kelliher: A Democrat’s Solid Plan for Jobs, Economic Future 
With the sun shinning bright Tuesday afternoon, MAK made it clear that she wasn’t going to allow the GOP to bully around Minnesota’s service industry workers. She has reached out to groups across the state and Tuesday wasn’t any different. She held a press conference to shed light on a growing issue amongst service industry Follow this link to read more of: MAK shows how affirmative action works for ALL Minnesotans. On Monday, Margaret Anderson Kelliher and a number of Native American leaders from around the state met at Mille Lacs Band Government Center. The meeting was held to discuss the different challenges that Native American communities face. Over the past few months, Margaret has been making a strong effort to help establish/re-establish relationships with Native Follow this link to read more of: MAK Campaign reaching out to Native American communities and MORE? |
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