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Election Profile: Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 31, 2010 | 1

The fight for Bachmann’s seat has seen $16.2 million in campaign contributions across all candidates – the most of any U.S. House race in the nation by more than $6 million

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Election Profile: Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 31, 2010 | 0

In 2008, the Congressman enjoyed the largest margin of victory of his career – 44.5 points over Republican Glen Menze

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PAC Dogs: Oberstar and Peterson Receive More than Half Their Money from Special Interests

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 22, 2010 | 2

PAC contributions to Paulsen up 36 percent from 2008 cycle; contributions to Bachmann down 51.2 percent

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Emmer Defeat During GOP Wave Would End Nearly 100-Year Trend in Minnesota Gubernatorial Elections

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 21, 2010 | 1

Minnesota has elected a GOP governor during every Republican wave dating back to 1916

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Fun Facts about Minnesota’s Gubernatorial Race

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 20, 2010 | 0

Many Gopher State records could be set or tied during another barn burner of a gubernatorial election in 2010

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The Still Very Long Odds of an Oberstar (or Walz) Defeat in November

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 18, 2010 | 1

Less than 4 percent of Minnesota U.S. House incumbents have been defeated out of more than 200 who won at least 60 percent of the vote during the previous election cycle

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From the Yankees to the Jets: Will the Vikings End Minnesota’s New York Curse Tonight?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 11, 2010 | 0

Vikings are just 1-7 against the Jets all time

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Was Amy Klobuchar Snookered by Chuck Schumer?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 7, 2010 | 0

Everything Minnesota fans do not want to know about the Twins-Yankees rivalry

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Minnesota Twins Notch 5th Best Home Record for New MLB Stadiums in Modern Era

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 5, 2010 | 1

Twins’ 53-28 record (.654) at home during the 2010 season is the fifth best home winning percentage among the 20 MLB franchises who have opened up new stadiums over the past 21 years

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Event Highlights Redistricting from National, State, and Local Political Perspectives

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 5, 2010 | 0

Should Minnesota reduce its number of state legislative districts?

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