Governor’s Race 2010

End of Session rally at the Capitol

Posted on May 13, 2010 in Daybook, Governor's Race 2010 | No Comments

One of the groups protesting outside the House cambers today was from various faith, labor and non profit organizations. They want fair taxes calling on taxing the rich. Just a couple more days. The budget battle go on. The big question, will they finish or will Pawlenty call for a special session.

Tom Emmer wins GOP endorsement for Governor.

Posted on Apr 30, 2010 in Governor's Race 2010 | No Comments

It was apparent to me the moment I arrived at the Convention center that the energy in the room was behind the Emmer campaign. Marty Seifert didn’t have a prayer against the “Hockey Dad” endorsed by the Hockey Mom, Sarah Palin, the day before the start of the convention. More on my Gov blog, and […]

Margaret Anderson Kelliher wins the DFL endorsement for Governor

Posted on Apr 24, 2010 in Governor's Race 2010 | No Comments

Joan Grow and Margaret’s brother dancing with elation in Duluth. It was a long battle that ended just before midnight. I’ll be adding more from the convention at my Gov blog.

SD 44 Convention St Louis Park.

Posted on Mar 14, 2010 in Governor's Race 2010 | No Comments

Most of the delegates who will advance to the state convention now have been chosen and half of the total are uncommitted. The unofficial numbers of the delegate count to date is reported on mnpact.org as the following: Uncommitted…………..540 R.T. Rybak……………..184 MAK……………………..183.5 John Marty……………….69 Paul Thissen…………….66 Tom Rukavina……………49 Matt Entenza……………31.5 Tom Bakk………………..28 It’s a close […]

The floor is frozen. SD 64 Convention

Posted on Mar 7, 2010 in Governor's Race 2010 | No Comments

The job of the Sergeant of Arms is to check everyone’s credentials and make sure no one enters once the floor is frozen and the subcaucus begins. You can see more images from this convention at my gov blog.