REPUBLICANS
Republicans face problems with optimism
Their party faces a $1.3 million debt, ideological differences and lingering questions about a sex scandal, and Republicans leaving their state convention Saturday both acknowledged the problems and...
Posted on 5/20/12 at 7:39 AM
Caucuses start political year: Local DFL, GOP events planned; IP goes online
Precinct caucuses on Tuesday, Feb. 2 will give local residents an early say in state legislative races, a wide-open battle for the governor’s office and an attention-grabbing congressional contest.January 27, 2010
Conservatives eye spending cap amendment
Minnesota newsConservative Republicans hope enough Minnesotans are tired of high taxes that they will support a proposal to limit state spending.
By Don Davis, St. Paul Capitol Bureau , December 08, 2009
Emmer to speak at SD56 Republicans meeting
The July meeting of Senate District 56 Republican BPOU is set for July 23rd at 7:00 pm at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Lake Elmo.July 15, 2009
Hamilton promoted in GOP
A southwestern Minnesota legislator who delivered some memorable speeches this year will be an assistant House minority leader.
By Don Davis, St. Paul Bureau , June 30, 2009
Kline now top House education, labor Republican
John Kline used to carry the "football" nuclear codes for President Ronald Reagan; now he will carry Republican ideals in the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee.
By Don Davis, St. Paul Bureau , June 17, 2009
Letter: Requests of new MN GOP chair
Since 2004, Minnesota’s Republicans have lost seats in both the House and the Senate. Could this fact be because of the centralizing of power by Uncle Ronnie (Ron Carey)?June 17, 2009
Letter: Bush bungled everything? That’s not true
Hey Steve Lagoon: You say “George W. Bush was one of the worst presidents‚ he bungled practically everything he touched.” We say: Would you have rather had eight years of Al Gore and John F. Kerry?June 10, 2009
Letter: Republicans need new leaders
This is hard for me to say, but I will just say it anyway. I am a Rep… a Republican. There, I said it. Am I embarrassed to admit it? Yes, given the current state of the Republican Party. It feels more like a funeral than a party!June 03, 2009
Lawmakers assign blame for budget stalemate
Minnesota lawmakers agree the whopping budget deficit they faced this legislative session was no surprise, but point fingers across the political aisle when assigning blame for lack of a budget deal.
By Scott Wente, St Paul Bureau , May 19, 2009
Lawmakers watch time pass
Sen. Rod Skoe sat at his desk in the Senate chamber Sunday evening, watching a Minnesota House debate on his laptop computer.
By Scott Wente, St Paul Bureau , May 18, 2009
BRIEFLY: DFL rushes tax bill toward passage
Democrats in control of the Minnesota Legislature early today proposed raising taxes to ease spending cuts to schools and health care – the largest state budget areas and toughest to negotiate.
By Scott Wente, St Paul Bureau , May 08, 2009
Woodbury woman among frustrated voters turning to courts
By Scott Wente , January 15, 2009
Viewpoint: Bachmann, Republicans need a history lesson
Imagine my surprise one evening to hear these words come out of Congresswoman Michele Bachmann’s mouth: “We can’t privatize the profits, Geraldo, and then socialize losses.”By Ann Marie Metzger, Viewpoint Writer , October 08, 2008
GOP says distractions won't hurt them
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – Republicans dealt with distractions as they began their national convention Monday, but said the event still will be a success.
By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , September 02, 2008
In time for the convention
It’s official. With the recent ribbon cutting at the Sheraton Hotel on Tamarack Road and Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury has its very first four-star hotel.August 06, 2008
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