Politics from Minnesota Public Radio

Minn. Chamber urges Pawlenty to seek health grant

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:18:19 -0500

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is urging Gov. Tim Pawlenty to back off his plan to try to keep federal health care dollars out of the state.

MPR News/Humphrey Institute poll: Voters poised for backlash against incumbents

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0500

The latest MPR News/Humphrey Institute poll shows that unhappiness with national Democrats who control the White House and Congress is hurting Democrats and helping Republicans in Minnesota.

Talking politics at the Minnesota State Fair

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

A recorded broadcast of the forum hosted by Kerri Miller, KARE 11's Scott Goldberg, and Larry Jacobs of the University of Minnesota on Wednesday at the State Fair. Held in the KARE 11 Barn, State Fair visitors of all kinds gathered to discuss the political needs and issues of Minnesota.

Cities coalition unveils state budget-balancing website

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:31:41 -0500

Mayors and other city officials are using a new interactive website to highlight the state budget deficit as a top election-year issue.

DNC chairman in Minn., campaigning for Dayton

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:23:27 -0500

Democratic National Committee chairman and former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine is in Minnesota today, campaigning for this fall's elections.

MPR News/Humphrey Institute poll: Voters disapprove of Pawlenty's political travels

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0500

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is widely believed to be laying the foundation of a campaign for president in 2012. According to the latest Minnesota Public Radio News/Humphrey Institute poll, 54 percent of likely Minnesota voters disapprove of Pawlenty's numerous campaign swings outside of Minnesota.

Tax increases in Dayton, Horner budget plans; Emmer downplaying deficit

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0500

Both Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton and Independence Party candidate Tom Horner have suggested that tax increases are needed to balance the budget. But Republican Tom Emmer is downplaying the problem and is even suggesting the deficit doesn't really exist.

Bachmann to change ad after State Fair objects to using logo

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:49:58 -0500

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann's campaign is changing its latest campaign ad, after the Minnesota State Fair objected to the unauthorized use of its logo.

Pawlenty order bars agencies from federal health care reform

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:12:51 -0500

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Tuesday that he's going to step up the state's efforts to push back against federal health care reform.

Pawlenty, Guard urge vets to start businesses

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:35:24 -0500

Gov. Tim Pawlenty and the Minnesota National Guard are encouraging veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to go into business for themselves.

MPR News-Humphrey Institute poll: Dayton, Emmer deadlocked

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:00:00 -0500

A new MPR News/Humphrey Institute poll shows Democrat Mark Dayton and Republican Tom Emmer running neck and neck in the 2010 race for governor.

Critics watching closely Pawlenty's decision on health care grants

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has to decide Wednesday whether to apply for a million-dollar grant that's available under the health care reform law, and a lot of Minnesotans will be watching what he does.

Wealthy candidates and buying the ballot

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Some experts suggest that anti-incumbent sentiment and the recession have a role in giving the wealthy a political leg up.

Minneapolis police union backs Dayton in gubernatorial race

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:05:22 -0500

Union leaders say their board voted unanimously for Dayton after screening all three major party candidates.

Bachmann: D.C. rallies motivated by unity, not hate

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:44 -0500

GOP Congresswoman Michele Bachmann was back in Minnesota's 6th District on Sunday after hitting several major conservative gatherings in Washington, D.C. over the weekend.