by Paul Demko
Published: March 10, 2010
Tags: 2010 Governor's Race, Dave Griggs, DFL Party, endorsement, Jaime Tincher, John Marty, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Mark Dayton, Matt Entenza, Paul Thissen, R.T. Rybak, Susan Gaertner, Tina Smith, Tom Bakk, Tom Rukavina
There are two clear front-runners in the battle for the DFL gubernatorial endorsement: House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak. By the only measures currently available – caucus straw poll, pledged delegates – they’re well ahead of the rest of pack of contenders. That will almost certainly remain the case when delegates assemble for the statewide party convention in Duluth at the end of April.
The Minnesota Women's Political Caucus has thrown its support behind DFL gubernatorial candidate and Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner.
by Betsy Sundquist
Published: February 19, 2010
Tags: Chris Coleman, Dave Griggs, Jaime Tincher, John Marty, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Mark Dayton, Minnesota DFL, Paul Thissen, R.T. Rybak, Susan Gaertner, Tina Smith, Tom Bakk, Tom Rukavina, Tony Sutton
Depending on your perspective, the Minnesota DFL State Central Committee's Voter Activation Network database is a cash cow, a valuable communication tool or a massive headache - or some combination of the three.
by Paul Demko
Published: February 2, 2010
Tags: 2010 Governor's Race, 2010 precinct caucuses, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Mark Dayton, Matt Entenza, Paul Thissen, R.T. Rybak, Susan Gaertner, TakeAction Minnesota, Tom Bakk, Tom Rukavina
The DFL gubernatorial contest still appears wide open. Organized labor has failed to unite behind a single candidate. The money chase has also yielded little distance between the candidates.
Former state Sen. Steve Kelley raised $187,000 in 2009. He finished the year with roughly $40,000 cash on hand, according to his campaign.
Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner, one of a dozen candidates angling for the DFL nomination to run for governor in November, said Tuesday that she'll run in her party's primary if she doesn't get the endorsement.
by Paul Demko
Published: December 14, 2009
Tags: John Marty, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Mark Dayton, Matt Entenza, Paul Thissen, R.T. Rybak, Steve Kelley, Stonewall DFL, Susan Gaertner, Tom Rukavina
Stonewall DFL is backing Matt Entenza for governor. The party's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender caucus cited his strong support for gay marriage in making the endorsement.
Politics in Minnesota was at the Center for Changing Lives in Minneapolis this Saturday for the Minnesota DFL Veterans Caucus Governor Candidates Forum. David Brauer was the moderator for a spirited conversation between the candidates and members of the Veterans Caucus and other supporters. A few other legislators and other familiar faces were in the room, like Sens. Jim Carlson (DFL-Eagan) and Linda Berglin (DFL-Minneapolis), John Wodele, and Ember Reichgott-Junge. Herewith, some photos from the event:
DFLers answered questions from the lobbyist set at The Commodore in St. Paul on Tuesday. Photos after the jump.
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