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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Coleman comments on gov run

Republican Norm Coleman sidestepped questions on whether he has any interest in running for governor: “I’m still waiting to hear from the Supreme Court. remember i just gave a speech about being focused? I’m a very focused guy, and the focus is on keeping my senate seat.” Coleman spoke briefly with reporters after he gave…
by Tom Scheck

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Obama appoints Jones as U.S. Attorney

President Obama appointed B. Todd Jones to become U.S. Attorney of Minnesota. This will be the second time Jones will hold the position. Here’s the release from the White House: President Obama Nominates B. Todd Jones for US Attorney for the District of Minnesota WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama today announced the nomination of B.…
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Add Sullivan and Koering to the GOP list

Two more Republicans say they’re considering a run for governor in 2010. State Sen. Paul Koering, R-Fort Ripley, and businessman Brian Sullivan said today that they’re weighing their options. The list of possible candidates has been growing since Governor Tim Pawlenty announced earlier this week that he won’t seek a third term. Sullivan, who lost…
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Pelosi to raise money for Walz on Sunday

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will hold a fundraiser for DFL Rep. Tim Walz on Sunday morning in Minneapolis. Pelosi’s press office said no public events are confirmed but said the office will send out an advisory if that changes. Pelosi will make a public appearance. See below. Here’s the fundraising letter: Please join us…
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Schultz in for Ramsey County Attorney

MPR’s Laura Yuen sent this along: Another candidate has announced his interest to become the next Ramsey County Attorney. Attorney David Schultz, a former prosecutor in the state Attorney General’s office, joins domestic-violence prosecutor Dave Pinto in the race. St. Paul City Attorney John Choi has assembled an exploratory committee. Schultz is a partner with…
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Pawlenty hits the national circuit

Gov. Pawlenty didn’t have any public events on his schedule yesterday or today. But he did appear on two national cable TV outlets. On Fox News, Pawlenty was asked about the auto industry, 2012 and whether he would issue the election certificate in Minnesota’s Senate race: On MSNBC, Pawlenty talked about his political future, the…
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House speaker and mayors are considering campaigns

Three prominent Democrats confirmed today that they’re considering a run for governor in 2010. Two days after Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty announced he would not seek a third term, an event marking solar energy legislation brought St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak to the State Capitol.…
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The Daily Digest: 6-4-09

Gov. Pawlenty’s exit doesn’t mean he’ll be a lame duck next session. AP says he has several bargaining chips. Health care providers are worried about Gov. Pawlenty’s plans for unallotment. They say the cuts in law are enough and are thinking about a lawsuit if Pawlenty makes deeper cuts. Several lawmakers also talked about limiting…
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Norm Coleman to speak in St. Louis on Thursday

AP says Republican Norm Coleman is scheduled to speak at a conservative group’s convention in St. Louis: Minnesota Republican Norm Coleman will be the keynote speaker for the Conservative Heartland Leadership Conference, which began Wednesday and concludes Thursday at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis. Coleman’s U.S. Senate term expired in January but he is…
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