Mike Huckabee

Governor's REAL ID Woodshed

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:20:34 -0500

A handful of Republicans got called into Gov. Tim Pawlenty's office to try to get a handle on the hot potato of REAL ID. Minority Leader Seifert says the governor has vetoed REAL ID along with an education bill. Pawlenty is talking to some of his fellow Republicans who could be override candidates behind closed doors. We had the story tonight of the executive order Pawlenty has proposed on REAL ID with what he apparently sees as some compromise language.
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Our Political Scientist Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:35:05 -0600

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.

Republicans Running for President

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:05:33 -0600

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).

Huck Hits Minnesota

Mary Lahammer — Mon, 7 Jan 2008 16:09:54 -0600

Mike Huckabee launched his Minnesota campaign and the most notable name is Republican Party Chair Ron Carey. This is the earliest presidential endorsement by a party chair in memory. DFL Party Chair Brian Melendez has stayed neutral until a nomination.
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Presidential Politics

Mary Lahammer — Wed, 2 Jan 2008 15:28:46 -0600

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

tptadmin — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:58:15 -0600

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

tptadmin — Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:35:33 -0600

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.