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Steve Elkins

Bloomington, MN
Commenter for
5 years 24 weeks

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Posted on 06/08/09 at 12:57 pm in response to Pawlenty continues to hone national Republican credentials in interview with Ripon Forum

I have to chuckle at Joe Kimball's characterization of the Ripon Society as a "conservative" organization. From its founding through the 90's, the Ripon Society was the intellectual clearinghouse for the "progressive" wing of the GOP, back when there was such a thing. (I was on the Ripon National Governing Board and took a stab at establishing a Minnesota chapter during the Arne Carlson era.) After the turn of the century, Ripon was infiltrated by "base" conservatives -- the appointment of...

Posted on 05/14/09 at 02:27 pm in response to Repubs trying to "rebrand" Dems as socialists

How about either:
"Dixiecans" or
"No, Nothing Party"

Posted on 07/24/08 at 11:47 am in response to The Independence Party -- the party of what might have been

The Independence Party is alive and well and patiently awaiting the enactment of Instant Runoff Voting, which will change everything for us. In the meantime, we will bide our time by continuing to elect folks like me to non-partisan local offices. We're not going anywhere!

Everyone is invited to join us as we welcome New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to our event at the Nicollet Island Pavillion Friday morning, July 5th. For more information, visit the Independence Party website....

Posted on 07/18/08 at 12:14 pm in response to Daily Glean: Kessler-Coleman Round 3: WCCO draws blood

After all of the hoo-haa about the union election imbroglio, I'm still not clear about what this bill would actually accomplish. IMHO, union certification elections should always be via secret ballot elections. At present and under this bill, who would make the decision about whether card check or secret ballot would be used?

Posted on 07/08/08 at 12:30 pm in response to Part 3: 150 Minnesota moments we'd just as soon forget

I think you missed the Herschel Walker trade.

Posted on 07/04/08 at 03:53 pm in response to 150 Minnesota moments we'd just as soon forget

How about the 1987 "Super Storm" that left much of the south metro literally underwater? I remember trying to get out of my "Prestigous West Bloomington" neighborhood the morning after, only find a cabin cruiser floating over East Bush Lake Road at I494.

Posted on 06/12/08 at 11:38 am in response to Who knew? Mn/DOT Library is little-known gem

It should be noted that former MNDOT commissioner Molnau cut the library's budget and staff significantly during her tenure. This library really is an incredibly valuable resource.

Posted on 03/04/08 at 11:56 am in response to With a rising gas tax, what price will we see at the pump?

David wrote that: "First, while I'm sure supply/demand and world crude prices are more important to the price calc, especially in the short term, there's no doubt that over time, the tax impact is fully felt. It becomes a base cost."

This is not always true. Where commodities are concerned, much of the cost increase will be absorbed by the original producer in the form of lower prices for the raw material. The fact that a tax has been added does not change the market-clearing price...

Posted on 03/03/08 at 07:05 pm in response to Property tax: Be careful what you wish for

Nice article, Bill!