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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

The Daily Digest

A round-up of the day's political news.
by Tom Scheck

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Pawlenty’s PAC

Gov. Pawlenty announced the team that will help him run his federal PAC, Freedom First.
by Tom Scheck

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Pawlenty: PAC to be announced on Thursday

Gov. Pawlenty told Greta Van Susteran with Fox News that details about his federal Political Action Committee, the Freedom First PAC, will be official Thursday morning. The Wall St. Journal also reports that the official paperwork will be filed Thursday. Here’s the rough transcript from Pawlenty’s Fox News appearance. VAN SUSTERAN: i know tomorrow there…
by Tom Scheck

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Ron Paul supporters lining up behind Pat Anderson

Supporters of the Texas Congressman are backing the former State Auditor for governor.
by Tom Scheck

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GOP candidates call for ACORN probe

Five sign letter to attorney general.
by Tim Pugmire

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The Daily Digest

A daily round-up of the state's political news.
by Tom Scheck

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McCollum introduces her own ACORN bill

The DFLer from the 4th Congressional District targets corporations with her bill.
by Tom Scheck

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White House picks MN legislator to lead clean energy task force

DFL state Rep. Jeremy Kalin of North Branch announced that the White House has selected him to lead a White House working group of state legislators around the country on energy and climate change. In a news release, Kalin says he’ll be “leading the working group over the next several months, working with White House…
by Tom Scheck

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Unions lining up behind Tarryl Clark

Several unions, including the SEIU, the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council and the AFL-CIO announced this week that they’re backing DFL state Sen. Tarryl Clark’s bid for Congress. AFSCME Council 5, the Carpenter’s Union and the Teamsters announced in the past that they’re also backing Clark. Clark is seeking the DFL endorsement against Dr.…
by Tom Scheck

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