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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Bakk leading DFL money race but Thissen closing gap

Tom Bakk, the chair of the powerful Tax Committee in the Minnesota Senate, reported raising $146,344 in 2008. His campaign reports having $131, 742 left in the bank. DFL Rep. Paul Thissen is second in the money race but collected his $115k in the final two months of the year. Thissen didn’t file his report…
by Tom Scheck

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Thissen raises $115k

DFL Rep. Paul Thissen raised $115,000 for his campaign for governor. Here’s part of his release: Rep. Paul Thissen’s campaign for Governor reported raising more than $115,000 in just seven weeks of fundraising in 2008. The report covers the period from November 10, 2008, when Thissen filed his campaign papers, through December 31, 2008. “I’m…
by Tom Scheck

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Marty releases fundraising totals

John Marty, a DFL candidate for Governor, announced he raised $30,000 for his campaign for governor. Here’s part of the release: After announcing an exploratory campaign for Governor in late December 2008, Minnesotans for Marty raised nearly $30,000 in just over one week. This success came while rejecting lobbyist and PAC contributions and limiting individual…
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The Daily Digest: 2-2-09

The Daily Digest: 2-2-09

Happy Groundhog Day! Minnesota is still without a Senator. If it seems like you’re hearing the same arguments over and over and over again – You are. MPR and the Pi Press say it could go on a bit longer. The trial begins its second week today. Coleman also appeared on WCCO. He left open…
by Tom Scheck

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NRSC to hold fundraiser for Coleman

The NRSC will hold a fundraiser for Norm Coleman’s recount fight later this month. The National Journal says the fundraiser will be on February 11, 2009: Billed as a “Team Coleman” fundraiser, donors can give up to $10,000: PACs and individuals are allowed to give $5,000 to the Coleman recount and another $5,000 to a…
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News and notes

DFLer Al Franken outraised and outspent Republican Norm Coleman in the final weeks of the year (Recount, etc.). CQ looks at the fundraising numbers. Gov. Pawlenty will appear on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday morning.
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Her dad covered the Vikings

Politico reports Sen. Amy Klobuchar is invited to President Obama’s Superbowl party. I’ll bet he has a nice TV. Just be careful not to choke on the pretzels.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Surprise! The Fix says watch Pawlenty

It’s not really a surprise since The Fix has been enamored with Gov. Pawlenty for quite some time. That being said, Chris Cilizza says Pawlenty is in the Top Ten Republicans to watch: 6. Tim Pawlenty: In retrospect, T-Paw being passed over as John McCain’s vice presidential pick might have been the best thing that…
by Tom Scheck

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House and Senate leaders want more budget information

Democrats say they need more details from Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s budget proposal, as well as public input from a series of meetings they plan to hold throughout Minnesota next month. Republicans say they want DFL leaders need to share their budget alternatives. Another budget unknown is the amount of money coming from a federal economic…
by Tim Pugmire

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