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Minneapolis mayoral candidate Cam Winton grilled, but doesn’t wilt
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Minneapolis mayoral candidate Cam Winton grilled, but doesn’t wilt

By Eric Black | 04/26/13

At a Humphrey School event, Winton defends his portrayal of city government as failing to do its most basic jobs while wasting money.

Scott Shane’s thought-provoking questions about ‘targeted killings’ using drones
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Scott Shane’s thought-provoking questions about ‘targeted killings’ using drones

By Eric Black | 04/24/13

The New York Times reporter, speaking in Minneapolis, describes the growing practice.

Paulsen
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Paulsen tells U fellows he won't run for Senate

By Devin Henry | 02/06/13

WASHINGTON -- Paulsen, considered a potential challenger to Sen. Al Franken, told a group of Humphrey School fellows that he won't run in 2014.

Bill Burton
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Essence of Obamaism is the push for equality, says former aide Bill Burton

By Eric Black | 01/25/13

Burton says President Obama in his second term plans to deal with the issues central to his view of pragmatic progressivism.

Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Vin Weber assess the vote
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Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Vin Weber assess the vote

By Eric Black | 11/08/12

A former state House speaker and an ex-congressman analyzed their parties’ standing with voters.

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Minnesota Public Radio abandons political polling

By David Brauer | 10/02/12

After a 2010 debacle, the statewide radio network focuses on other things.

RNC approve rules that take aim at Minnesota's caucus straw polls
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RNC approves rules that take aim at Minnesota's caucus straw polls

By Devin Henry | 08/30/12

The rules would require binding straw polls or primary elections.

Pros and some big cons of Pawlenty as Romney’s VP choice
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Pros and some big cons of Pawlenty as Romney’s VP choice

By Eric Black | 07/16/12

Tim Pawlenty does have a blue collar-background, but he comes across much more as a suburban Republican.

Pawlenty on the ticket? Two presidential thinkers assess his chances
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Pawlenty on the ticket? Two presidential thinkers assess his chances

By Eric Black | 06/20/12

Larry Jacobs and Joel Goldstein differ on the outlook for Tim Pawlenty as VP candidate.

Do you have an idea about how to reduce poverty?
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Do you have an idea about how to reduce poverty?

By Cynthia Boyd | 06/18/12

The Ideas for Action Award is a competition aimed at uncovering and furthering ways to reduce poverty.