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How It Happens - Executive Proposals (02/24/10)

David examines what the Governor is really doing when he calls a press conference to outline his latest proposal.

How It Happens - State/Federal (02/17/10)

David talks about the difference between a regular hammer and a sledghammer in the workshop of democracy.

How It Happens - Caucus Meeting (02/10/10)

Few doors in the Minnesota Capitol remain closed to our intrepid cartoonist. David takes a peek through the keyhole of one of them and explains what happens in a caucus meeting.

Public Grazing (06/29/09)

David reveals the outcome of research he has been conducting on all those extra calories lying around.

The Burning Season (05/29/09)

It's burning season David Gillette tells us.

How It Happens - Prediction Capsule (05/07/09)

With the end of session upon us, David takes out his crystal ball and makes some bold predictions about what the future holds.

How It Happens - Contacting Lawmakers (04/30/09)

Political cartoonist David Gillette shows us why eating celery in the bushes won't get you very far at the Capitol.

How It Happens - Voting Trends (04/22/09)

Commentator David Gillette thinks that we will eventually look at election day the same way we look at tax day. See why.

How It Happens - Data Practices (04/15/09)

David takes us below the surface of state government to discover the outcome of all those speeches, committee hearings and floor sessions - public information.

How It Happens - Campaign Staff (03/13/09)

Professor Gillette reveals how important delegating responsibility and a good cupcake recipe are to running an effective statewide campaign.

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