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National

As goes Minnesota’s Third District, so goes the nation? Where things stand with Dean Phillips’ challenge to Erik Paulsen

By Sam Brodey | 10/30/2018

Democrats see CD3 as one of their best opportunities to turn a red seat blue. Meanwhile, incumbent Paulsen thinks voters will back his record.

National

Congress’ big opioid bill is giving Democrats and Republicans something good to point to — even if it’s only a first step in fighting the crisis

By Sam Brodey | 10/09/2018

Opinion polls consistently show that the vast majority of Americans, regardless of political background, believe the government needs to do more to fight the opioid epidemic.

National

Two major political handicappers find Minnesota’s Third District slipping out of Erik Paulsen’s grasp

By Sam Brodey | 09/20/2018

With less than 50 days to go until the election, two major election forecasters said this week that it’s more likely than not that the congressman will be out of a job next January.

Politics & Policy

The case for keeping Congress red

By Sam Brodey | 09/11/2018

It’s the economy, stupid.

Politics & Policy

Five takeaways from the NYT/Siena polls of Minnesota’s Third and Eighth Congressional Districts

By Sam Brodey | 09/10/2018

Among them: Rep. Erik Paulsen appears to be in trouble in CD3. Meanwhile, Democrats may have more breathing room than expected up in CD8.

Politics & Policy

Most politicians try to be everyone’s friend. But Dean Phillips is trying very, very hard.

By Sam Brodey | 08/28/2018

His opponent, third-district Republican Erik Paulsen, has a reputation for dodging constituents with differing opinions. Phillips seems committed to the opposite approach.

Politics & Policy

‘Independent voice’ or ‘rubber stamp’? In Minnesota’s U.S. House races, candidates will be both

By Sam Brodey | 08/21/2018

Candidates from both parties are already accusing each other of being tools of big business, lobbyists, and urban elites, propped up by swampy dark money.

Politics & Policy

Rep. Erik Paulsen is the picture of a loyal Republican in the House. So why has he joined the revolt on immigration policy?

By Sam Brodey | 05/30/2018

Paulsen is backing a move that would force a vote in the House on immigration policy, over the objections of Speaker Paul Ryan and Republican leadership.

Politics & Policy

Permanently temporary: Liberian case demonstrates perils of relying on U.S. temporary immigration status

By Sam Brodey | 04/06/2018

Liberian residents of the U.S. had been protected under two programs for 27 years. Thanks to a decision by Trump, that’s coming to an end.

Politics & Policy

What a boring-sounding award reveals about the creative lengths to which lobbyists will go to influence members of Congress

By Sam Brodey | 02/22/2018

When being a Champion of Health Care Innovation is a lot less than it seems.

Politics & Policy

With big spending bill, Congress signals era of austerity in Washington is over

By Sam Brodey | 02/09/2018

Members of Congress agreed to increase Federal spending by about $500 billion over the next two years.

Politics & Policy

How Republican tax reform eliminated special interest carve-outs — and created a bunch of new ones

By Sam Brodey | 01/17/2018

A new tax cut benefiting alcohol manufacturers was lauded by the industry, but belied Republican promises to eliminate special treatment for chosen businesses.