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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

ENPR: Some Republicans quietly hoping Coleman gives up

The Evans Novak Political Report said in its latest issue that some Republicans are quietly hoping Coleman gives up his fight. Here’s the synopsis from the conservative group: Minnesota: Both sides continue to fight in the razor-tight Senate race, but the tension is subsiding as it increasingly appears inevitable that the Democrat will be seated.…
by Tom Scheck

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Coleman wants trial to start on February 9th.

Republican Norm Coleman wants the trial regarding his election contest to start on February 9th. In court papers filed today, the Coleman campaign also requested that the trial occur in stages. Campaign attorneys also want wrongly rejected absentee ballots to be the first issue taken up.
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest: 1-14-09

The Daily Digest: 1-14-09

Democrat Al Franken is asking the Supreme Court to force Gov. Pawlenty and Secretary of State Mark Ritchie to sign an election certificate declaring him the winner of the U.S. Senate race. Meanwhile 64 Franken voters filed a lawsuit calling for the court to require elections officials to count their votes. MPR, the Pi Press,…
by Tom Scheck

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Franken asking MN Supremes to issue election certficate

Al Franken’s attorney, Marc Elias, said the campaign is asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to issue an election certificate. Gov. Pawlenty and Secretary of State Mark Ritchie said they won’t sign the election certificate. They argued that they can’t sign it until the court clears up Republican Norm Coleman’s complaint in the courts. Update: Here’s…
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Rybak running for reelection, won’t rule out run for governor

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak said in a video message on his website that he will run for reelection. You can watch it here. Update: Rybak tells MPR’s Brandt Williams that he won’t rule out a run for governor in 2010. I’ll post interview if I can get my hands on it. Here’s the full interview:
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The Daily Digest: 1-13-09

The state budget will get worse according to State Finance officials. The Christmas shopping season was worse than expected, the recession could be the worst since World War Two and tax collection signals a larger budget deficit in the February forecast. Forum Communications and the Star Tribune have stories. Here’s the report. A report says…
by Tom Scheck

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Bachmann pulls up a chair on Fox.

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann will make three appearances on Fox News and Fox Business in the next 24 hours. Bachmann’s office says she will appear on Sean Hannity’s show tonight at 8:30 Central and on Fox and Friends at 5:45 AM and on Fox Business at 6:05 AM.
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State Finance Officials: Recession will get worse

The latest economic update from Minnesota Management and Budget says state revenue is below the November forecast and the state budget deficit will be deeper than initially projected. Here’s the report.
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Franken fails in attempt to get election certificate signed…

Democrat Al Franken called on Gov. Pawlenty and Secretary of State Mark Ritchie to sign his election certificate. It’s not going to happen. Here’s the response from Secretary of State Mark Ritchie: “Minnesota law is very clear on when a certificate of election can be issued. Neither the governor nor I may sign a certificate…
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