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Notebook: 1st 3rd Debate & Gov. Glad

08/22/08
by Mary Lahammer

Gov. Pawlenty seemed calm even glad today at the State Fair, despite hanging out with some scary snakes and responding to word in Time that Mitt Romney is McCain's pick.  He praised Romney when asked by reporters.  He also said he planned on being back to do his radio show next week on the very day McCain is set to name his VP.  Mondale & Jones & I talked with Mrs. Mary Pawlenty on WCCO this morning and she said life has been busy but still pretty normal.  When I pressed if she really thought a guy named Timmy she met in law school would put her on the front page of the New York Times, she admitted she didn't think that would ever happen. 

 

 

The other topic I'm tackling in my Campaign Notebook this week, is the first debate for the Third District.  All the candidates seem to hold their own.  Madia went after Paulsen for voting against transportation funding after the bridge collapse.  Paulsen defended voting again tax increases and disagreed with his leadership's decision to discipline the Override 6.  Much more on our air tonight.  And don't forget to check our website for daily web reports, David Gillette essays and my blogs from the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

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Political Panel (06/06/08)

Big stuff to chat about: Franken's problems ... Obama's visit ... McCain's strategy. Democrats Wy Spano and Mary Jo McGuire and Republicans Sarah Janecek and Brian Sullivan match wits.

Our Political Scientist Panel (03/07/08)

We always get good feedback when this group is on. Steve Schier, Guy Charles, Dan Hofrenning and David Schultz engage with each other about the big national political news of the week.

A Political Science Panel (02/08/08)

Super Tuesday was the Super Bowl for political junkies. We gather four political scientists to get their take on what the results mean for Minnesotans. Larry Jacobs, Steve Schier, Stacey Hunter Hecht and Dan Hofrenning join Mary and Eric on the couch.

Minnesota's Mitt Out

02/07/08
by Mary Lahammer
Less than two days after winning Minnesota's caucuses Mitt Romney is out of the race for president. There was a rumor that Pawlenty was there at the Conservative Political Action Conference. What is true is that Pawlenty is in Washington, what apparently isn't true is that he was with John McCain at CPAC.
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Republicans Running for President (02/01/08)

We hear from supporters of the four major Republican candidates: Republican National Committee Member Brian Sullivan (Romney) ... State Senator Geoff Michel (McCain) ... Peter Hong (Huckabee) ... Marianne Stebbins (Paul).

Scheduling Showdown

01/09/08
by Mary Lahammer
The day after the New Hampshire primary, every politician on the face of the earth has scheduled a press conference for the exact same time in Minnesota. Really. At 10:30 this morning Clinton, Obama, Romney and Pawlenty all have media availabilities scheduled.
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Presidential Politics

01/02/08
by Mary Lahammer
On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, Clinton's campaign took some time to pay attention to Minnesota. Her campaign chair and political director held a conference call with local reporters to "discuss campaign's momentum and grassroots support in Minnesota."
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A Panel Potpourri (12/21/07)

This week's political panel looks at issues stateside and national. Democrats Wy Spano and Mary Jo McGuire are joined by Republicans Andy Brehm and Brian Sullivan.

A Political Science Panel (12/07/07)

The Iowa caucuses are getting closer ... both in time ... and in poll results. Throw in Mitt Romney's big speech this week and Ron Paul's impressive fundraising ... and you have plenty for a Poli Sci Panel to talk about. Telling us more is Larry Jacobs, Guy Charles, David Schultz and Dan Hofrenning.

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