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Top DFLer asks for time on WCCO radio
Saying the governor uses his radio show to "spew" misinformation, Pogemiller wants access to air time.
Board fines Entenza $500 for lobbyist contribution
DFL gubernatorial candidate Matt Entenza must pay $500 for taking campaign money from a lobbyist during the legislative session last winter, the state campaign ethics board ruled this week.
Marty Seifert announces campaign for governor
The Republican state representative made it official today: He's running for governor to create jobs and spark economic growth in Minnesota.
Emotional Franken finally gets sworn in
New colleagues give Minnesota's junior senator a rousing welcome, predicting that a new side of Franken will be on display.
Photo right: Al Franken takes the oath
Franken takes oath of officeDelano's Emmer plans run for governor
Rep. Tom Emmer is one of the most outspoken conservatives in the House. He is the third candidate to announce a run since Pawlenty decided not to seek a third term.
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- Minnesota Recount Was a Fair One - Wall Street Journal
- Lawmakers plan to mull election reforms in 2010 - Capitol Report
- The spirit of Ronald Reagan pays a visit to Tim Pawlenty - Daily Kos
- Pawlenty to speak at Guard deployment ceremony - KTTC
- Feeling The Effects Of Gov. Pawlenty's Unallotment - KEYC
- Republicans Already Rejecting Haley Barbour, Tim Pawlenty - The Washington Independent
- Tim Pawlenty's 5-minute rule - MinnPost.com
- Auditor Otto's office receives national award - Capitol Report
Blog: The Big Question
Michele Bachmann: Most powerful woman in the G.O.P.?
Maybe, says VanityFair.com. The magazine is conducting an online poll among web readers on ”which female will help pull the GOP out of its post-Bush blues.” Among the dozen women listed as choices: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, former Secretary of State Condolezza Rice, conservative pundit Ann Coulter, would-be First Daughter Meghan McCain — and our very own Michele Bachmann [...]
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Governor: Tim Pawlenty
One of only a few prominent Republicans to win a competitive re-election contest in the Democratic sweep of 2006, Tim Pawlenty is widely seen as politically shrewd and naturally likable.
- Lt. Governor: Carol Molnau
- Secretary of State: Mark Ritchie
- Attorney General: Lori Swanson
- State Auditor: Rebecca Otto
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