Archive for August 2007
Tommy Thompson Ends Presidential Bid
Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson officially ended his campaign to win the Republican nomination this weekend, after a disappointing 6th place finish in an Iowa Straw Poll that was missing three of the GOP’s top-tier candidates. Thompson had previously…
Read MoreMitt Romney Wins Iowa Straw Poll; Tommy Thompson and Duncan Hunter Fall Short
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney met expectations by easily winning the GOP Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday, garnering 31.5 percent of the vote. Romney was expected to win because of his strong showing in early scientific polls and due to…
Read MoreIowa Leaning Democratic for ’08 Presidential Election
A new poll conducted by the University of Iowa gives an insight into the inroads the Democratic Party may still be making—building off their success in the 2006 Election. A survey conducted July 29—August 5 of 907 registered voters asked…
Read MoreGOP Holds on to MN 28B House Seat; But What Does It Mean?
Republican Steve Drazkowski defeated DFL candidate Linda Pfeilsticker 52.9 to 46.9 percent in a special election in House District 28B to replace former Rep. Steve Sviggum on Tuesday. While Ron Carey, the state Republican Party Chairman characterized Drazkowski’s win as…
Read MoreHow Predictive Are the Iowa Caucuses?
As the first state to select delegates in Election 2008, the Iowa caucuses are understandably considered very important in the presidential nomination process. The caucuses present an opportunity for national frontrunners to solidify their lead as well as underdogs…
Read MoreABC News / Wash. Post Iowa Poll: Romney Up Big, 3-Way Race for Dems
The first ABC News / Washington Post poll of likely Iowa caucus voters finds it tight at the top on the Democratic side and Mitt Romney with a double-digit lead over his GOP rivals. The poll was conducted July…
Read MoreColeman and Klobuchar Seek $250 Million for I-35 Bridge Reconstruction
Minnesota Senators Norm Coleman and Amy Klobuchar spearheaded federal legislation on Thursday to not only provide funds to rebuild the I-35 bridge, but also improve infrastructure problems nationwide. The Senators first called on the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) to immediately…
Read MoreColeman and Klobuchar Release Joint Statement on Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
Minnesota Senators Norm Coleman and Amy Klobuchar released a joint statement tonight on the tragic I-35 bridge collapse over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis that occurred on Wednesday evening. Minnesota Senators Norm Coleman and Amy Klobuchar send their thoughts and…
Read MoreColeman’s Lead Shrinks Over DFL-ers in New SurveyUSA Poll
There are good reasons the Democratic Party is targeting Minnesota for one of their best chances at a pick-up in the 2008 elections for the U.S. Senate. First, Republican incumbent Norm Coleman’s job approval ratings have generally been mediocre…
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