Minnesota
Will New Redistricting Map Bring Minnesota More Competitive US House Races?
History says no: Gopher State elections in redistricting years ending in ‘2’ have been the second least competitive, behind only years ending in ‘6’
Read MoreWill the DFL Compete in All Eight Minnesota U.S. House Races?
The DFL has landed a candidate on the ballot in every Gopher State U.S. House race since the merger in 1944, spanning 283 consecutive contests.
Read MoreMinnesota Caucuses: Paul Reaches Record High, Romney Nears Record Low
Minnesotans deliver the Texas Congressman his best performance in a GOP primary or caucus over the last two cycles…and Romney one of his worst.
Read MoreBachmann Celebrates Reelection Bid Announcement with Second ‘Appearance’ on Jeopardy!
Bachmann clues have netted Jeopardy! contestants $1,200 over the past year
Read MoreAl Franken on Al Franken
“I think I’ve done a pretty good job, actually.”
Read MoreWill Michele Bachmann Pull a Phil Gramm in Iowa?
Bachmann is on pace for the worst ever performance at the caucuses by an Iowa Straw Poll winner – a mark currently held by Phil Gramm in 1996.
Read MoreDid Michele Bachmann Coin the Phrase “Frugal Socialists?”
The phrase has appeared sporadically in the media in various political contexts over the last few decades.
Read MoreRick Nolan’s Pathway: A Historical Review of Minnesota U.S. Representatives Serving Nonconsecutive Terms
Nine of Minnesota’s 134 U.S. Representatives since statehood have had a gap in U.S. House service, although none since 1938 and for no more than 14 years.
Read MoreMinnesota Large Donor Giving Rate to Bachmann Up 50% from Last Congressional Bid
But Bachmann ranks only 7th in the GOP presidential field in per capita home state fundraising.
Read MoreMinnesota Twins on Pace for Biggest Season-to-Season Plunge in Team History
If the Twins lose just two more games in 2011 they will notch their largest ever year-to-year decline in winning percentage.
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