Amid glee over DFL ‘disarray,’ the Minnesota GOP will have to deal with its own discord
While Republicans reveled in political schadenfreude, few mentioned the obvious problem: the road ahead for the GOP in Minnesota is anything but smooth.
Michael Brodkorb
Why looking at Ventura’s term as governor isn’t likely to offer any insights into Trump’s presidency
Two unconventional candidates can be unconventional for different reasons.
How long should Keith Ellison have to answer for his past writings?
Probably as long as he keeps running for political office.
Why both Democrats and Republicans could be happy with Ellison as DNC chair
Some Republicans see Rep. Keith Ellison’s candidacy as a boon to their chances at building a permanent majority.
Against Trump before he was for him: the wisdom of Daudt’s delicate dance
Republicans may be tempted to use Daudt’s one-time rejection of Trump against the Minnesota Speaker of the House. That would be a mistake.
How campaign staffers actually spend Election Day
It’s become cliché to talk about how a campaign preparing for Election Day is like athletes preparing for a big game. It’s not.
Latest Clinton email story probably won’t divide Democrats, but that won’t stop Republicans from trying
The divisions inside the Republican Party over Trump’s candidacy have overshadowed the fact that are plenty of Democrats who have reservations about their own candidate.
Why some political mailers are so much more effective than others
I’ve been involved in the design of hundreds of different political mail pieces, and I’ve seen how they can make or break a legislative campaign.
Why campaigns spend so much time debating debates
There are plenty of reasons for campaigns to debate having debates, including using the issue to get the attention of voters who might not otherwise pay attention.
Why it’s so easy for Minnesota Republicans to quit Trump
From the beginning, the Trump candidacy and Minnesota Republicans made for an awkward pairing. And now it’s coming apart.
How political activists who don’t want to vote for Trump or Clinton look at the presidential race
The Clinton and Trump campaigns would be wise to think about people like Jeff Johnson and Steve Timmer if they want to win.
I watched the first presidential debate three times: Hillary Clinton won
Trump started the debate strong, but faded 30 minutes in, as Clinton took control, poking him on nearly every known weakness.
Why Republican candidates in Minnesota — yes, Republicans — bash Abraham Lincoln
Blame Ron Paul, the former congressman who’s long been the GOP’s chief anti-Lincoln spokesman.
Yeah, the DFL’s lawsuit to bar Trump from the ballot is kind of dumb. Here’s why they’re doing it
The public relations battle over the issue offers some sense of just how hard it is to be the head of a political party in Minnesota.
The Republican Party of Minnesota complicates the simple. Again.
What the latest snafu says about the Republican Party of Minnesota — and its relationship with the Trump campaign.
A good day of turbulence for the Minnesota Republican Party
Over the last few weeks, Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Keith Downey has seen many of his key allies leave the State Executive Committee.
Jeff Johnson complicates a cup of coffee
The confusion Johnson has created about his coffee consumption extends to the inconsistent stances he has taken on multiple issues during his campaign for governor.
Christie’s Minnesota visit is about Christie
Christie’s visit to Minnesota next month has likely more to do with Christie’s potential presidential ambitions in 2016 than with Jeff Johnson’s gubernatorial ambitions in 2014.
Balls & Strikes: Johnson’s tongue-tied about Tea Party support
Johnson and his campaign have created this mess and distraction, which ultimately prevented Johnson from successfully messaging on other issues.
GOP sample ballot for primary misses key races
A party mailer failed to list contested primary races in the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts.
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