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Brian Simon

Minneapolis, MN
Commenter for
5 years 27 weeks

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Posted on 04/19/12 at 01:03 pm in response to Progressivism = Communism, says Rep. Allen West

If progressivism=communism, would that make Teddy Roosevelt our first Communist President?

Posted on 04/18/12 at 11:42 am in response to How to frame the presidential election

I happened to catch one of the morning shows today on which they were discussing this exact question, plus the horserace as reflected by the latest poll. My thought was "good god, do we have to endure 200 more days of this nonsense?"

Posted on 04/17/12 at 10:12 am in response to Vikings stadium bill will need a ‘miracle’ after committee defeat, sponsor says

It's still hard to believe, in the face of ongoing service cuts & tight budgets, there are politicians who prioritize a subsidy to the NFL over our citizens' healthcare, education, or even the infrastructure that we all rely on. It is time to put this ridiculous issue to rest & focus on the proper role of government.

Posted on 04/17/12 at 10:17 am in response to Gallup daily tracking Poll: Romney, 47; Obama, 45

The absolute numbers are irrelevant; but watching the trends in the polls will be interesting.

Posted on 04/10/12 at 04:28 pm in response to If election held today, poll finds, Obama would win 51-44

It's fair to note that the poll is of all adults, thus reducing it's value as a prediction of the final score in Nov. But it's likewise disingenuous to claim a poll today of 'likely voters' has any more predictive value. Instead, where both polls are more useful is in trend analysis. Recent polls have been showing a bump in support for the incumbent, and slippage for the challenger. The GOP, overall, is also going through a low spot. What will be worth watching is whether WMR can now...

Posted on 04/10/12 at 04:32 pm in response to If election held today, poll finds, Obama would win 51-44

I wonder what the margin of error is on that subset of the population who has no strong opinions of BHO or WMR. And how likely are they to vote?

Posted on 04/09/12 at 12:27 pm in response to Brodkorb heads back to university to finish his degree

If the U's poly-sci curriculum doesn't require an ethics class, I'd recommend Mr brodkorb consider taking one as an elective.

Posted on 03/02/12 at 01:59 pm in response to Vikings stadium plan likely the best lawmakers will see

What an utter disappointment. Is this really the best use of multiple blocks of downtown real estate & a half billion dollars? I am disgusted.

Posted on 02/23/12 at 04:22 pm in response to From GOP debate: Why Obamacare is really Santorum's fault

For santorum's base SCOTUS appointments trump 'obamacare'. The former may yet eviscerate the latter... The question is how much of the MI vote is evangelical. He may yet pull out a win there & be an ongoing headache for establishment Rs.

Posted on 01/20/12 at 01:41 pm in response to Gary Eichten and the craft of journalism

I was just thinking that too: put Collins on midday.