The Political Panel (06/26/09)
We cover it all: the senate race, the state budget, national politics. This week's panel features Republicans Andy Brehm and David Strom and Democrats Andy Dawkins and Dee Long.
It's a non-traditional program that targets teaching in poor American school districts. This fall --for the first time-- Teach for America will set up shop in the Twin Cities. Find out how the program works from Daniel Sellers, head of Teach for America in Minnesota.
All Minnesotans are waiting for the State Supreme Court decision that could be the final chapter in the contested senate election. But these next three guests are waiting a little more intently. Rachel Stassen Berger reports for the Pioneer Press. Pat Doyle is with the Star Tribune. Jay Weiner is with Minnpost.com
He's the new Minnesota House Minority Leader. Political reporter Mary Lahammer has a profile.
Non-Partisan Blogs & New Media News
- Palin does Pawlenty one better: She’ll quit now
Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska) (WDCpix) Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s stamp is all over Alaska Gov.... - Palin resigns as Alaska governor
- Palin stepping down as Alaska governor
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will step down July 26, a spokesman said. Palin said the "decision has been in ... - Winners, losers hold different views
In politics, it is all about winning.... - Enough about Senate race and Jackson, Pawlenty says
On his weekly radio show this morning, Pawlenty used the same words - "time to move on" - to describe ... - GOP candidate announcements start
An onslaught of Republican governor candidate announcements begins in the next few days.... - Obama begins July 4th celebration at Camp David, then hosts White House barbecue
- Daily Digest
Politics is taking a holiday today. Not much news to round up. Maybe the chattering classes are already ... - Civil rights group Sotomayor advised brought case similar to Connecticut firefighters' dispute
- Under a Senate health care plan, you pay your own medical insurance premium or pay a fine











