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MAKMinnesota: Honored to earn the Star Tribune editorial endorsement! http://bit.ly/cyK6Iv #goDFL #mn2010 #stribpol

Aug 1, 2010 | 12:22 AM | Retweet

ljhosch: Star Tribune abt @MAKminnesota "She shares the spotlight & allows others to shine. She listens & adapts to what she hears. || I agree 100%

Aug 1, 2010 | 12:22 AM | Retweet

Populista: Newspaper endorsements win elections #truefacts

Aug 1, 2010 | 12:11 AM | Retweet

MattSwenson: @MAKMinnesota earns a resounding endorsement from the @StarTribune http://tinyurl.com/2d4sq4t #goMAK #goDFL

Aug 1, 2010 | 12:09 AM | Retweet

nserickson: Best part of the weekend? All the great updates from @mngop #mn2010 and #mnleg candidates

Jul 31, 2010 | 11:34 PM | Retweet

eric_pusey: Now on MPP: Mud Soup 8/1/10 - - �From The New York Times, government intervention did avert a second Great Depr... http://ow.ly/18nw19

Jul 31, 2010 | 11:25 PM | Retweet

e_austin: Important update in @timtingelstad church fundraiser story set for tomorrow morning. Lots of questions...

Jul 31, 2010 | 11:16 PM | Retweet

agsutton: It was a busy day indeed. RT @mbrodkorb: 94 days to Election Day: Candidate calls, updates from staff about primaries & more phone calls

Jul 31, 2010 | 11:06 PM | Retweet

agsutton: Excellent work! RT @markfotsch: #mngop Placing our 300th lawn sign tomorrow. If anybody wants to help, stop by our head quarters.

Jul 31, 2010 | 11:04 PM | Retweet

lukehellier: If @MAKMinnesota doesn't take off the gloves at tomorrow's debate, her campaign is over

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:57 PM | Retweet

MNProgressive: Now on MPP: Mud Soup 8/1/10 http://bit.ly/cUvtYq

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:49 PM | Retweet

mbrodkorb: 94 days to Election Day: Candidate calls, updates from staff about upcoming primaries & more phone calls. Primary election is 10 days away.

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:39 PM | Retweet

RachelSB: startribune.com: Corporate cash stirs races in new ways http://bit.ly/aHYqsf #stribpol

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:38 PM | Retweet

mbrodkorb: Great work by @Willsr & others who door-knocked & lit-dropped for Bob Barrett (@BobForHouse) in HD 17B today.

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:32 PM | Retweet

BridgetCusick: Interesting disc abt the lines that cld/shld b drawn arnd schools &/or employers looking @ Facebook as part of an admissions screening.

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:27 PM | Retweet

BridgetCusick: Interesting discussion abt the

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:20 PM | Retweet

Populista: Why Higher Capital Standards Are Needed http://nyti.ms/bbAgmC #wonks

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:10 PM | Retweet

Populista: The Problem With (Bad) Tests http://nyti.ms/9I2EJe #education

Jul 31, 2010 | 09:39 PM | Retweet

Populista: Minnesota is #7 in well-being. #1 in basic access (quality of public services) http://bit.ly/bQKQs3 #mnpride

Jul 31, 2010 | 09:39 PM | Retweet

AdamDuininck: Brad Lidge completely blew another game for the Phillies. Maybe they should have traded for Capps instead of Oswalt.

Jul 31, 2010 | 09:38 PM | Retweet

bmcclung: RT @esmemurphy Tune into WCCO TV Sun Morning 10AM - Sen Al Franken, DFL cand for Gov Mark Dayton & Brian McClung of MN Forward are on!

Jul 31, 2010 | 09:37 PM | Retweet

eric_pusey: First night out w a non-Gramma babysitter. Elizabeth hasn't freaked out yet. Probably cuz we're talking politics.

Jul 31, 2010 | 08:58 PM | Retweet

PolAnimal: Michele Bachmann returns to Minnesota after brief hospital stay: http://bit.ly/ajcZps

Jul 31, 2010 | 08:48 PM | Retweet

ljhosch: Not sure what to think about this. At a wedding, groom is a Johnnie, Bride is a blasted Tommie. At least one person married up. #GoJohnnies.

Jul 31, 2010 | 08:37 PM | Retweet

kwatt: It looks like Delmon is as enamoured with Robby Inkydinkydoo as I am. #twins #getthisidiotofftheair

Jul 31, 2010 | 08:26 PM | Retweet

DavidStrom: Watching Avatar, profoundly unimpressed so far. Sigourney Weaver's high point was Aliens.

Jul 31, 2010 | 08:25 PM | Retweet

swailsie: Thanks to all the volunteers who made the day a success. It is so humbling to have you working so hard on my behalf.

Jul 31, 2010 | 08:09 PM | Retweet

kwatt: Dear God no. RT @GRLitman Yes, please. RT @jeffshelman I would like to see these as the #twins permanent home jerseys.

Jul 31, 2010 | 08:06 PM | Retweet

kwatt: Thousands of baseball games in 29+ years and I've never seen a ground ball hit second base before. #twins

Jul 31, 2010 | 08:05 PM | Retweet

lukehellier: As reported on MDE and now confirmed by Tom Hauser, Minnesota Poll to be released tomorrow. Read about it here: http://bit.ly/dtNtY2

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:52 PM | Retweet

kwatt: I don't know what's worse: Kiss Cam or the contact play. #twins

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:49 PM | Retweet

kwatt: Disagree. #twins RT @johnkriesel: A grown man...caught a foul line drive with his glove. Adults, ARE TOO OLD bring a glove to the game.

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:47 PM | Retweet

javimorillo: @mbrodkorb Elton slammed AZ boycott artists 4 not caring ENUF about gay marriage & R U saying that besides marriage Tom is OK w gay rights?

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:42 PM | Retweet

javimorillo: @mbrodkorb Not sure why I should care what Elton John-who'll-sell-himself-to-Limbaugh thinks, but you're wrong anyway

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:38 PM | Retweet

javimorillo: @lukehellier good comeback.

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:33 PM | Retweet

mbrodkorb: @javimorillo don't forget about Sir Elton John agreeing with @TomEmmer on gay marriage. Obama, Wellstone, Emmer & John.

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:32 PM | Retweet

lukehellier: @javimorillo like you can talk about classless...

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:28 PM | Retweet

eric_pusey: Now on MPP: Accountability is important: Join the Aug. 1-2 Fast Against Torture (FAT) http://ow.ly/18nqCo

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:23 PM | Retweet

e_austin: Uh oh, @Entenza4Gov pulling ahead of @MAKMinnesota in completely unscientific poll... http://bit.ly/awhClb

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:15 PM | Retweet

eric_pusey: Nat'l Org for Marriage sez marriage equality = slave trade: http://ow.ly/2jjey Teh Crazy and Teh Stoopid all roled into one.

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:15 PM | Retweet

LFRGary: @mbrodkorb Shame on you Michael 4 confusing liberals with facts...Liberals & facts fit together like baseball bats & mittens.

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:10 PM | Retweet

lukehellier: RT @mbrodkorb: Remember folks, @TomEmmer has the same position on gay marriage as @BarackObama and the late Sen. Paul Wellstone.

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:06 PM | Retweet

mbrodkorb: Remember folks, @TomEmmer has the same position on gay marriage as @BarackObama and the late Sen. Paul Wellstone.

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:06 PM | Retweet

Populista: Forced to Be Free http://bit.ly/9lWFa1

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:01 PM | Retweet

RachelSB: startribune.com: Bachmann 'on her way to a full and quick recovery' after being hospitalized http://bit.ly/dk55ZT #stribpol

Jul 31, 2010 | 06:49 PM | Retweet

kwatt: Ortiz just ended it with a gw 3-run double against Detroit.

Jul 31, 2010 | 06:43 PM | Retweet

bmcclung: Good to see the ad for Pentair behind home plate while watching the Twins game - another great MN job provider & supporter of @MNForward.

Jul 31, 2010 | 06:39 PM | Retweet

kwatt: I expect this ump to hold a still-beating heart in his left hand when he rings people up. A little character is good. #twins #mortalkombat

Jul 31, 2010 | 06:35 PM | Retweet

kwatt: WHOA heck of a catch against the wall by the Tigers left fielder over on Fox 9. Check it out. Snowcowned it.

Jul 31, 2010 | 06:33 PM | Retweet

kwatt: @repmattdean I've alerted Rubis.

Jul 31, 2010 | 06:33 PM | Retweet

eric_pusey: Now on MPP: Happy Birthday, Mom! - [Cross-posted from Daily Kos] I'm Nathan Clark and my mom, Tarryl, is running for... http://ow.ly/18nnrN

Jul 31, 2010 | 06:25 PM | Retweet

repmattdean: Fast moving cougar spotted west of Stillwater neaar Gateway Trail.

Jul 31, 2010 | 06:12 PM | Retweet

ljhosch: I posted 16 photos on Facebook in the album "Roscoe Parade - 7.31.10" http://fb.me/ECAlxXrU

Jul 31, 2010 | 06:06 PM | Retweet

ljhosch: I posted 6 photos on Facebook in the album "Richmond Parade (canceled) - 7.17.10" http://fb.me/FK2oABae

Jul 31, 2010 | 05:48 PM | Retweet

eric_pusey: So stupid it hurts: http://ow.ly/2jiRh Judge throws out FL health care reform ballot measure b/c language too misleading.

Jul 31, 2010 | 05:30 PM | Retweet

e_austin: RT @charlierybak: @e_austin my bad! Cleared my list a little bit and didn't mean to include you. || YES, guilted back into following! ;-)

Jul 31, 2010 | 05:21 PM | Retweet

MNProgressive: #SD42 race: DFLer Ron Case has red lawn signs, GOPer David Hann has blue. It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world. #godfl

Jul 31, 2010 | 05:19 PM | Retweet

e_austin: Finally got another @chirpstats update. 30 drops since 6/19. Not gonna lie, @visitstcloud & @charlierybak unfollows hurt a little

Jul 31, 2010 | 05:10 PM | Retweet

eric_pusey: One cherry tomato turned red today. Plus, here's a gratuitous pic of peanut playing with blue tape: http://ow.ly/2jiL9

Jul 31, 2010 | 04:52 PM | Retweet

bloisolson: @kwatt very nice

Jul 31, 2010 | 04:45 PM | Retweet

bloisolson: @kwatt very nicr

Jul 31, 2010 | 04:45 PM | Retweet

scsuscholars: Thank you! RT @instapundit: KING BANAIAN:Underneaths The GDP Report. “I was more surprised by the reported savings rate http://bit.ly/9bEFCg

Jul 31, 2010 | 04:14 PM | Retweet

lukehellier: Target has given almost $400,000 to liberal candidates in the last cycle. Where was the outrage?

Jul 31, 2010 | 04:00 PM | Retweet

lukehellier: RT @FreedomMN: Corporations unfairly targeted. Check out FFM's op ed in the Star Tribune http://bit.ly/d3yvgT #stribpol

Jul 31, 2010 | 03:55 PM | Retweet

scsuscholars: Another reason to hate the Heat: No more season tix means lay off sales team. http://is.gd/dVm0W

Jul 31, 2010 | 03:32 PM | Retweet

scsuscholars: $2.4 trillion in mortgages with negative equity; 4.1 million homeowners with > 50% negative equity. http://is.gd/dVlUC

Jul 31, 2010 | 03:31 PM | Retweet

epmurphy: Happy to earn the support of the MN Farmers Union PAC. Minnesota-one great state- moving forward together.

Jul 31, 2010 | 03:22 PM | Retweet

e_austin: I'm at Park Diner (1531 West Division Street, 15th Ave., Waite Park). http://4sq.com/ajrtOT

Jul 31, 2010 | 03:14 PM | Retweet

kwatt: @bloisolson I'm reminded of the great line from The West Wing: It's not a debate, it's a joint press conference. #mn2010

Jul 31, 2010 | 03:06 PM | Retweet

bloisolson: I'm mowing and listenig to the DFL debate last night. So far not much debate just sound bites. #mn2010 #morningtake

Jul 31, 2010 | 03:04 PM | Retweet

mzkirkpatrick: Its a #GoDFL sandwich in Olivia--anemic DFL unit dwarfed by Byberg, Kohout, Kulberg, & #GOPUnity units. #mngop #mn2010

Jul 31, 2010 | 02:52 PM | Retweet

mzkirkpatrick: House Candidate Brian Kohout @bjkohout & his army of volunteers at Olivia Corn Capital Days Parade. #mn2010 http://tweetphoto.com/36057239

Jul 31, 2010 | 02:44 PM | Retweet

mzkirkpatrick: Derrrrrrr Enos! RT @CJZimmerman: this just made @mzkirkpatrick's day...what a nerd. http://twitgoo.com/1fd935 #lovegreatermn

Jul 31, 2010 | 02:32 PM | Retweet

jkfecke: RT @JC_Christian: "Burn a Confederate Flag Day" should be on the same day as "Burn a Koran Day" or Breitbart's birthday

Jul 31, 2010 | 02:28 PM | Retweet

scsuscholars: 25% of families have credit scores under 600. http://is.gd/dVgja

Jul 31, 2010 | 02:13 PM | Retweet

Populista: My life is vindicated. Night owls might be smarter than others. http://bit.ly/ccoHxn #probsnot #stillcool

Jul 31, 2010 | 02:07 PM | Retweet

Populista: WOW LOOK AT THESE CUTE PUPPIES. ADORABLE! PUPPIES I TELL YOU! http://bit.ly/9lg6xL #notpuppies #SenReform

Jul 31, 2010 | 02:01 PM | Retweet

e_austin: I just became the mayor of Hosch For State House Headquarters on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/b6NUjj

Jul 31, 2010 | 01:56 PM | Retweet

e_austin: I'm at Hosch For State House Headquarters (Gumtree Ct, St Joseph). http://4sq.com/b6NUjj

Jul 31, 2010 | 01:56 PM | Retweet

TwoPuttTommy: What a beautiful day - think I'll go play golf! "Hit the ball, go find it..."

Jul 31, 2010 | 01:54 PM | Retweet

Populista: Oh snap! RT @jbouie We could replace Charles Blow with an op-ed writing android, and there really wouldn't be any difference.

Jul 31, 2010 | 01:43 PM | Retweet

ABetterMN: .@Target's Pick @TomEmmer Confuses 'Rights Of Free Speech' With 'Rights to Consumer Choice' - http://aBetter.MN/IG #lgbt #stribpol #mn2010

Jul 31, 2010 | 01:17 PM | Retweet

kwatt: RT @EdMorrissey: Dems say GOP refuses to fix problem in bill they unanimously opposed in 1st place http://bit.ly/9qJBX8

Jul 31, 2010 | 01:07 PM | Retweet

e_austin: Team @ljhosch ready to rock Roscoe (pop.136) http://twitgoo.com/1fcz80 No community too small for team Hosch.

Jul 31, 2010 | 12:35 PM | Retweet

bmcclung: Must read from Jonathan Blake in today's Strib http://tinyurl.com/2a6ywov Points out hypocrisy of union attacks on job providers #mn2010

Jul 31, 2010 | 12:33 PM | Retweet

MNProgressive: Now on MPP: PolitiFact: Pawlenty claim that US is not undertaxed is false http://bit.ly/dlbhnZ

Jul 31, 2010 | 12:20 PM | Retweet

MNProgressive: Now on MPP: Weekend hate mail: socialism http://bit.ly/b7ZjE0

Jul 31, 2010 | 12:20 PM | Retweet

e_austin: At the Roscoe Parade with @ljhosch and my crew

Jul 31, 2010 | 12:11 PM | Retweet

RachelSB: The last two tweets from @Target respond to questions about the company's political donations.

Jul 31, 2010 | 12:09 PM | Retweet

bmcclung: Shopping at @Target - place is very busy. Good to see MN employers doing well!

Jul 31, 2010 | 12:05 PM | Retweet

bgolnik: Little man, trying to master the hula hoop http://tweetphoto.com/36019157

Jul 31, 2010 | 11:22 AM | Retweet

bgolnik: Opening festivities are underway for the in-laws family reunion in Emily. http://tweetphoto.com/36018306

Jul 31, 2010 | 11:18 AM | Retweet

repmattdean: http://twurl.nl/sb2vlh Who thinks $45,000 to have this guy show up at a mtg is a good use of outdoor legacy tax $s? "give it back"?

Jul 31, 2010 | 11:06 AM | Retweet

richardcarlbom: Do you have your Tim Walz yard sign? Place it in your yard tomorrow by noon as part of the "Stake Our Claim" effort! www.timwalz.org

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:54 AM | Retweet

DustyTrice: Meet Keith Apicary, the Borat of Video Games http://bit.ly/cmKMm0

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:44 AM | Retweet

DustyTrice: Is This Young Abe Lincoln? http://bit.ly/96vG1d

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:44 AM | Retweet

keithellison: After active session, I am in 5th District several weeks, talking to folks, visiting small business, going to workforce centers, more.

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:29 AM | Retweet

eric_pusey: Now on MPP: Weekend hate mail: socialism - Great timing once more from the reality-divorced community. Our interlocu... http://ow.ly/18n9vk

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:27 AM | Retweet

agsutton: RT @ThompsonSenate: Door knocking with Senator David Hann and Brad Biers.

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:20 AM | Retweet

BridgetCusick: Head hurts. Host just kept making me try different pinots...

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:14 AM | Retweet

BachmannforMN6: Team Bachmann is excited to be walking in the Centerville #mngop http://yfrog.com/6wagsqj

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:07 AM | Retweet

jkfecke: RT @Atrios: i see no problem with a prominent jewish organization weighing in on where mosques shouldbe built

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:04 AM | Retweet

DavidStrom: ATT tells me that I have used a bit more than 3000 minutes this month on my cell. That is 50+ hrs on my phone in 30 days. How? How?!?!?!

Jul 31, 2010 | 10:01 AM | Retweet

Tom_Freeman: can't believe they mention Capps entrance song in this Strib #Twins article http://bit.ly/9aQWMB

Jul 31, 2010 | 09:57 AM | Retweet

jkfecke: I'm at SuperAmerica (21070 Glade Ave, Cedar Avenue, Lakeville). http://4sq.com/9xTjqw

Jul 31, 2010 | 09:51 AM | Retweet

eric_pusey: Yup. Made it to Rochester only a few minutes late. And, of course, I'm in the basement play area w peanut #NoMitzvah

Jul 31, 2010 | 09:48 AM | Retweet

Tom_Freeman: Dust Bowl Dance

Jul 31, 2010 | 09:42 AM | Retweet

eric_pusey: Now on MPP: PolitiFact: Pawlenty claim that US is not undertaxed is false http://ow.ly/18n7Lz

Jul 31, 2010 | 09:26 AM | Retweet

Tom_Freeman: happy birthday @jafournier

Jul 31, 2010 | 09:18 AM | Retweet

eric_pusey: The Wickedest Witch, Phyllis Schlafly, calls for an end to govt assistance to single moms: http://ow.ly/2jc4z

Jul 31, 2010 | 09:00 AM | Retweet

TammyPust: Long line for pancakes at the Little Canada Canadian Days pancake breakfast! http://fb.me/CRKNDdB1

Jul 31, 2010 | 08:52 AM | Retweet

lukehellier: Watching a recap of last night's DFL Debate, and every one of @MAKMinnesota's answers were read from a script. What a joke

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:45 AM | Retweet

eric_pusey: Off to Rochester for a Bar Mitzvah for a friend's son. Never been to one of these before. Of course, I'll probably be in the lobby w peanut.

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:45 AM | Retweet

MayorRTRybak: Campaigning w John Choi at St Paul Farmers Market. Come down and say hi

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:14 AM | Retweet

eric_pusey: Next time the Titanic sinks, no swearing will be allowed: http://ow.ly/2jc1R .. that should fix everything, right?

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:07 AM | Retweet

javimorillo: That's like a psalm right? RT @SarahKSilverman I try not to be as hard on myself as I am on other people.

Jul 31, 2010 | 12:44 AM | Retweet

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Attention, Christians: Strib Is Loading Lions Into Chute
Shot in the Dark (About this blog) | 31 July 2010, 8:45 pm
There’s going to be a new “Minnesota” Poll tomorrow in the Strib. Here are my fearless predictions; I predict a couple of things: Despite the fact that actual, reputable polls show [more]

THE MINNESOTA POLL
Minnesota Democrats Exposed (About this blog) | 31 July 2010, 3:49 pm
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Pharyngula (About this blog) | 31 July 2010, 2:10 pm
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Watch last night’s DFL debate
MNpublius.com (About this blog) | 31 July 2010, 8:44 am
I haven’t been able to watch the last DFL debate yet, so I don’t have any comments on it. But you shouldn’t take it from me, anyway. Watch it yourself, courtesy of The UpTake. [more]

Fight over Minnesota’s early Medicaid option carries into campaigns
Politics in Minnesota (About this blog) | 30 July 2010, 2:47 pm
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Dogs and cats get First Amendment rights
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