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Cyndy Brucato

Cyndy Brucato has a three-decade career as a journalist and political strategist. Most recently, she was a news anchor at KSTP-TV where she earned both a Peabody and national Emmy. She served as deputy chief of staff for Gov. Arne Carlson and has worked with U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman and others. She is a former partner at Brucato & Halliday, a strategic communications firm, but no longer works in public relations.

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GOP consultant/'new' blogger Michael Brodkorb offers two-party election critique
Political Agenda

GOP consultant/'new' blogger Michael Brodkorb offers two-party election critique

By Cyndy Brucato | 08/15/12

Hist take: U.S. Senate candidate Kurt Bills is in trouble. And Rick Nolan’s victory is a win, too, for the DFL endorsement process.

U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson
Politics & Policy

Ryan could make a difference in Wisconsin's GOP Senate primary

By Cyndy Brucato | 08/14/12

Tuesday’s primary election holds the possibility of a higher-than-predicted voter turnout, at least that’s the hope of former Gov. Tommy Thompson.

Will Quist’s past comments on gays and women hurt him? Times are a-changin’
Politics & Policy

Will Quist’s past comments on gays and women hurt him? Times are a-changin’

By Cyndy Brucato | 08/06/12

Like Arne Carlson in 1994, Mike Parry is trying to draw attention to Allen Quist’s remarks.

Kurt Bills builds buzz — and holds fast to Paul Wellstone comparisons
Politics & Policy

Kurt Bills builds buzz — and holds fast to Paul Wellstone comparisons

By Cyndy Brucato | 08/01/12

The campaign not only stands by the comparison between two underdog candidates but also is trying to reinforce the similarities.

Voices event seeks to mobilize conservative women to run for office
Politics & Policy

Voices event seeks to mobilize conservative women to run for office

By Cyndy Brucato | 07/26/12

Voices for Conservative Women, a political action group that started literally at a kitchen table three years ago, hosted its first networking event.

Reince Priebus
Political Agenda

Colorado tragedy, not Bachmann situation, prompted Priebus' 'silence,' RNC aide says

By Cyndy Brucato | 07/25/12

The Republican National Committee chair had discussed and planned a media event, but it was canceled out of respect for the Aurora tragedy, an aide said.

Attorney Greg Walsh with Michael Brodkorb
Politics & Policy

Brodkorb lawsuit could face limits on naming Capitol affairs

By Cyndy Brucato | 07/24/12

To prove his lawsuit, Brodkorb says he’s prepared to name names, but there are limits the court can enforce.

Reince Priebus
Political Agenda

Bachmann comments throw 'silent' Reince Priebus, GOP off message

By Cyndy Brucato | 07/23/12

Michele Bachmann has pushed Minnesota Republicans and operatives either off message or into a cone of silence with her comments about Muslim groups.

Mitt Romney and Tim Pawlenty
Politics & Policy

Minnesota conservatives offer faint praise for Pawlenty as Romney VP

By Cyndy Brucato | 07/17/12

Grover Norquist may deem him conservative enough to be Mitt Romney’s running mate, but several Minnesota conservative activists disagree.

Stung by fines and ruling, state GOP tries to regroup
Political Agenda

Stung by fines and ruling, Minnesota GOP tries to regroup

By Cyndy Brucato | 07/16/12

After fines and a harsh ruling issued by the campaign board, GOP officials begin to rebuild party’s finances and image.