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Category Archives: Minnesota
Condoms Promote Offshore Oil Drilling
That many Republicans are in favor of offshore oil drilling after the BP spill is no surprise. It is the way that a certain group of Republicans are promoting that viewpoint that is eye catching. Last week, at the Twin … Continue reading
No Debtor Prisons Yet, But Jail On The Rise For Those With Debts
While debtor prisons are not returning, being jailed for financial obligations is becoming more common – at least in Minnesota. The Star Tribune reports: “People are routinely being thrown in jail for failing to pay debts. In Minnesota, which has … Continue reading
Minnesota Lawmaker Proposes Ban On Hotel Porn For State Employees
Minnesota State Senator Tarryl Clark must know something about what state employees like to watch on the television than the rest of the public knows. Clark introduced a bill that would ban state employees and elected officials from staying at … Continue reading
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Missing George Bush?
This billboard was spotted on I-35 near Wyoming, Minnesota.
Franken And Coleman Reverse Roles
Proving that politics is all about winning and not principles, the Norm Coleman-Al Franken Senate recount into infinity presents itself as exhibit one. When the recount started and Franken trailed Coleman, the candidates took the normal Republican and Democratic positions. … Continue reading
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Coleman-Franken Senate Trial May Take 6 Months To Resolve
Most people, seeking a return to the sanity of normal life, have tuned out the Minnesota Senate seat trial between Norm Coleman and Al Franken. Here are some interesting updates in case you haven’t been riveted to the webcasts: Coleman … Continue reading
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Dear Voter: Your Vote Wasn’t Counted
As if the Minnesota Senate election isn’t weird enough, 381 voters are being notified that their votes were not counted. “Your absentee ballot was not counted in the November election,” the letter from the secretary of state’s office says. “Your … Continue reading
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Coleman And Franken Less Popular In Minnesota Now Than On Election Day
Minnesota voters appear to be fed up with the vote counting of the Franken-Coleman Senate race. Two months ago, the election ended. Fortunately, the vote counting now has too. However, Norm Coleman has announced he will file suit to contest … Continue reading
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Minneapolis Bathroom Of Craig’s Arrest Stalls As Tourist Attraction
The bathroom stall that Idaho Senator Larry Craig made famous at the Minneapolis airport is beginning to lose its appeal as a tourist attraction. “I think we’ll all be glad when there’s no special interest in that restroom,” said Patrick Hogan … Continue reading
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Coleman Being Advised By SwiftBoaters For Truth Lawyer
Senator Norm Coleman has grown increasingly desperate as the recount whittled away his lead and eventually handed it to Al Franken. Here is a review of that recount. On election night, Coleman led Franken by 725 votes. County elections had … Continue reading
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Lizard People, Frankenstin, Flying Spaghetti Monster Turn Minnesota Senate Race Into A Five-Vote Coleman Lead
The final counting of the votes for the Minnesota Senate race will undoubtedly be decided by the courts. However, the lead Senator Norm Coleman has nursed since election night is just about gone, and there is a high likelihood that … Continue reading
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Franken And Coleman Camps Making Mockery Of Recount Process
Anytime there is a close election, especially in a race with as many votes as the Minnesota U.S. Senate race, the entire process becomes error prone and tainted. With 3 million votes and only a few dozen or few hundred … Continue reading
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Minnesota Senate Race Muddling Not Clarifying As Recount Continues
With 46% of the vote counted in the 2.9 million vote recount for the Minnesota Senate race, Norm Coleman’s lead has shrunk to 136 votes. At this rate, two or three dozen votes will end up seperating the two candidates. … Continue reading
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