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McCain Mess

06/18/08
by Mary Lahammer
Just a day before John McCain's visit to Minnesota most Minnesotans know little about the presidential candidate's visit because the campaign wouldn't release any information. After a press conference responding to Democrats' press conference, McCain's local campaign coordinator Ben Golnik got chewed out by the local press for the lack of advance work.
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Al Franken (06/13/08)

The endorsed DFL Senate candidate joins Cathy and Eric live at the Almanac table.

Ron Paul's Busy Day (05/30/08)

The long-shot presidential candidate was barred from speaking at the State Republican convention but his made his presence felt anyway. Mary Lahammer has a report.

Norm Coleman Endorsed for Senate (05/30/08)

Mary Lahammer was in Rochester Friday when delegates endorsed Norm Coleman for Senate.

Paul's People

05/30/08
by Mary Lahammer
Ron Paul's revolution hit Rochester early this morning as well over 100 supporters rallied outside the State Republican Convention. Paul was denied the podium inside but kept the faithful engaged, inspired and entertained with his anti-tax anti-war libertarian message.
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State v. Local

05/29/08
by Mary Lahammer
The classic fight is on. It's the state versus local government. Minnesota counties are furious with state lawmakers and the governor and they're working the Capitol press room spreading the word. It's all about a provision slipped into a tax bill in the middle of the night (or really early morning after working all night).
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Former Lawmakers Panel (05/23/08)

Democrats Jane Ranum and Andy Dawkins compare notes with Republicans Fritz Knaak and soon-to-retire Rep. John Berns.

Session Wrapup (05/23/08)

Our Mary Lahammer gives a summary of the achievements of the just-ended legislative session.

Must the Show Go On? (05/23/08)

The Chanhassen Dinner Theatre is miffed at State Rep. Joe Hoppe about a last-minute addition to the state tax bill that prohibits theaters at the Mall of America expansion.

Press Reviews (05/21/08)

Mary and two Capitol colleagues — Tom Scheck from Minnesota Public Radio and Brian Bakst of the Associated Press — discuss the big, and not so big, accomplishments of Session 2008.

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