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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Ortman: I’m the most conservative Franken challenger

Ortman: I’m the most conservative Franken challenger

Drawing on her experience in the state Senate, Julianne Ortman of Chanhassen told Republican delegates that she is the most conservative candidate to run against Sen. Al Franken this fall.
by Catharine Richert

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McFadden focuses on bio, values at GOP convention

McFadden focuses on bio, values at GOP convention

Mike McFadden, a candidate seeking to challenge Sen. Al Franken in the general election, says both parties in Washington are falling down on the job. “I’m here today because Washington is broken,” McFadden said to the crowd. “Republicans in charge, Democrats in charge. It hasn’t mattered.” “We have to do better,” McFadden said. McFadden is…
by Catharine Richert

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Abeler highlights experience in pitch for endorsement

Abeler highlights experience in pitch for endorsement

State Rep. Jim Abeler of Anoka tells convention-goers he’s the only Republican candidate with the experience to challenge Sen. Al Franken in November.
by Catharine Richert

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Some supporters want broader medical marijuana law

Some supporters want broader medical marijuana law

A group of more than 25 patients and family members voiced their dissatisfaction with the state’s new medical marijuana law on Friday morning by placing flowers on the front steps of the governor’s residence to represent Minnesotans who are not covered by the law. Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill on Thursday to allow medicinal…
by Jessica Lee

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Dahlberg touts union backing

Dahlberg touts union backing

In Rochester, St. Louis County Commissioner Chris Dahlberg used some left-leaning credentials to make the case to Republican delegates that he’s the best candidate to challenge Sen. Al Franken this fall. In a speech at the state party convention, Dahlberg said his union endorsements from prior campaigns for St. Louis County commissioner show he’s able…
by Catharine Richert

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Zellers will not seek GOP endorsement

Zellers will not seek GOP endorsement

State Rep. Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, says he  won’t seek the Republican party’s endorsement for governor. Zellers, who has said he’ll run in a party primary, says he will not even put his name in nomination tomorrow at the  Republican Party Convention in Rochester. Zellers says he’s decided to run in the primary because many…
by Tom Scheck

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Newman gets GOP nod to run for AG

Newman gets GOP nod to run for AG

Republicans have nominated state Sen. Scott Newman, R-Hutchinson, to run as the party’s candidate for Minnesota Attorney General. He will run against DFL incumbent Lori Swanson, who is seeking her third term. “Our attorney generals have promoted political ideology over legal responsibilities,” Newman told delegates. “I think that’s something that needs to be corrected and…
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GOP backs Randy Gilbert for state auditor

GOP backs Randy Gilbert for state auditor

Delegates at the Republican Party of Minnesota’s state convention have endorsed Randy Gilbert to run for state auditor.
by Catharine Richert

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Dayton to take public financing for his campaign

Dayton to take public financing for his campaign

Gov. Mark Dayton said today he has agreed to take public financing for his campaign, limiting the amount of money he can spend and how much of his own money he can put into the campaign.
by Tom Scheck

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