State Politics

Top DFLer asks for time on WCCO radio

Gov. Tim Pawlenty on WCCO-AM

Gov. Tim Pawlenty on WCCO-AM

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

Delano'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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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.

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