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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Kline encourages Coleman to fight on

GOP Congressman John Kline wants Coleman to continue his legal battle in Minnesota's long-running U.S. Senate race.
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest

A roundup of the day's political news.
by Tom Scheck

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Pawlenty on Sunday circuit

Pawlenty to appear on CNN this morning.
by Tom Scheck

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My next two months…

I’m smart enough to know I’m not smart enough. That’s why I listen so intently to the people who have walked down the road before me. When my son was born six months ago, plenty of people said “Take the time to enjoy it because it will fly by before you know it.” I’m smart…
by Tom Scheck

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Zellers adds Hamilton to House GOP leadership

Newly elected House GOP Minority Leader adds one of the "override six" to a leadership position.
by Tom Scheck

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Pawlenty hollers Pig Sooie

Pawlenty hollers Pig Sooie

Gov. Pawlenty attended a fundraiser for the Arkansas GOP.
by Tom Scheck

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Ramstad calls for bipartisanship

I reported earlier that former GOP Congressman Jim Ramstad has met with supporters about a possible run for governor. We caught up with him after he gave a speech to the League of Minnesota Cities. As I wrote in today’s story on Ramstad, the speech was part pep rally, part campaign pitch. He leveled attacks…
by Tom Scheck

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Here’s a rundown for the weekend shows. Gov. Pawlenty watchers should take note that Pawlenty is scheduled to appear on CNN’s State of the Union TPT’s Almanac: This week on Almanac, Mary Lahammer gives us a behind-the-scenes look as outgoing Minority Leader Marty Seifert hands over the reins to new Republican House Minority Leader Kurt…
by Tom Scheck

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Ramstad weighing run for governor

Former Republican Congressman Jim Ramstad said he's had meetings about a possible run for governor.
by Tom Scheck

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