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Franken and Klobuchar vote against FAA bill | Capitol View …

Amy Klobuchar , who also supported the improved air traffic control and passenger rights provisions of the bill but voted against the final legislation. The bill also hastens U.S. air traffic control’s transition to a satellite-based …

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Congressional fundraising numbers streaming in | Capitol View …

Dan Severson , one of her three declared GOP rivals, raised $45000 in the fourth quarter and has $34000 in cash. Minneapolis DFL Rep. Keith Ellison pulled in $243000 in the last three months of the year and has $142000 in …

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Klobuchar sends own letter to Komen on Planned Parenthood …

Amy Klobuchar has sent her own letter to the Susan G. Komen Foundation expressing concern about the group’s decision this week the end funding to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screening programs. Critics of the …

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Poll: Klobuchar strong against potential opponents | Capitol View …

A new poll by Democratic polling firm Public Policy Polling shows that Sen. Amy Klobuchar is in a strong position headed into the 2012 election. About 61 percent of Minnesotans hold a favorable view of Klobuchar, according …

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PollTrack | Contradictory Polls In Michigan GOP Primary

Two different readings of the relatively early (February 28) GOP presidential primary race in Michigan. A survey from MIRS reports that Romney leads with a double-digit lead in the state where he was raised, 48% to 33%.

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Severson raised $35k in 3rd Quarter but a portion came from …

Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Dan Severson’s campaign finance report shows that the former state Representative raised $35686 in the 3rd Quarter. The report lists that he has $27820 in the bank. Severson also lists …

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Chairman's agenda (11/28): | Scott Hennen

Governors Mark Dayton, Jack Dalrymple urge American Crystal to settle labor dispute, should they be putting pressure on the company or the union? Colin Powell blames media and tea party for divisive tone in Washington …

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Hernandez to challenge Klobuchar | Capitol View | Minnesota Public …

With MPR’s Mike Mulcahy… Another Republican says he wants to run against DFL Senator Amy Klobuchar in 2012. … “President Obama and Sen. Amy Klobuchar ‘s policies of stimulus spending–it’s obviously not working. …

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Klobuchar, Reid and LaHood to unveil next phase of jobs bill …

Klobuchar, Reid and LaHood to unveil next phase of jobs bill. Posted at 10:38 AM on October 21, 2011 by Brett Neely (0 Comments) Filed under: 2012, U.S. Senate. WASHINGTON – Later today, DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar will join Senate …

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Klobuchar's campaign war chest is growing | Capitol View …

WASHINGTON – DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s re-election campaign hauled in just over $1 million for the three month period ending Sept. 30, bringing her stockpile of cash on hand to more than $4 million. The amount is slightly …

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The Daily Digest (State faces another budget deficit, Bachmann …

State Economist Tom Stinson told MPR News that Minnesota is likely to face another budget deficit when the November forecast is released. “It’s going to be difficult, maybe even impossible, for us to not have a shortfall in …

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Stillwater bridge replacement to get another Congressional hearing …

Amy Klobuchar has not yet received committee approval. Bachmann’s bill is co-sponsored by fellow Minnesota Republican Rep. Chip Cravaack, as well as Reps. Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI). If passed, the bill …

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The Daily Digest (Dayton tours BWCA fire, Congress gets low marks …

Amy Klobuchar and DFL Sen. Al Franken will head to Ely today to survey the damage caused by a fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. A specialized team takes over the management of the fire. Jobs and the …

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Klobuchar joins Senators urging deficit committee to "go big …

Amy Klobuchar , asked the super committee to “go big” and reach a $4 trillion deal along the lines of proposals made by last year’s Bowles-Simpson Commission and another framework reached by the Senate’s so-called …

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IP won't back U.S. Senate candidate | Capitol View | Minnesota …

… where we’re a little thin, and we need to built that up. I want that to be our focus.” Incumbent Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for a second term next year. So far, two Republican challengers have stepped forward. …

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Krinkie is pondering U.S. Senate or 6th District bid | Capitol View …

The current GOP challengers to Klobuchar are Joe Arwood and Dan Severson . Krinkie said he is far from making a decision about running, but he’s confident about his ability to mount a strong campaign. “Can I raise the …

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Arwood enters U.S. Senate race | Capitol View | Minnesota Public Radio

Dan Severson of Sauk Rapids, who announced his candidacy back in May. Here’s the news release from Arwood’s campaign: Today a new type of candidate steps out into the field for Minnesota in a bid for the Republican …

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Shays to Seek Connecticut US Senate Seat Despite Narrow Historical …

The announcement Monday that former Republican U.S. Representative Chris Shays would enter the 2012 Connecticut U.S. Senate race may appeal to Beltway insiders, who appreciate the media-savvy centrist’s old-school …

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Pawlenty won't run against Klobuchar | Capitol View | Minnesota …

… I will be doing next,” Pawlenty said in an email to The Associated Press. “However, I will not be running against Amy in 2012.” Former state Rep. Dan Severson is the only Republican to announce a run against Klobuchar. …

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Myth #2: Budgetary Constraints Have Driven 2012 Presidential Primary Movement

Following up on FHQ’s takedown of the misinterpretation of the altered Republican National Committee rules on 2012 delegate selection, we wanted to address one other aspect of the primary calendar that has been repeatedly exaggerated in the news throughout 2011. Much has been made of how much states …

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The Daily Digest (Market meltdown means another state budget …

MMB Commissioner Jim Schowalter says another budget deficit could be on the horizon for Gov. Dayton and GOP legislative leaders. Tidbit: Another factor to watch is how big Minnesota’s pension funds are hit. The State …

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Denny Rehberg Mum When Asked To State Minimum Wage Rate (VIDEO)

Democrats circulated a video on Tuesday of Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.), who is challenging Democratic Senator Jon Tester in 2012 for his seat, appearing tight-lipped when asked to name the minimum wage in his state.

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Thompson won't run for U.S. Senate | Capitol View | Minnesota …

Dan Severson as Klobuchar’s only challenger. Her approval ratings have been remarkable; for instance a poll conducted in late May shows that 61 percent of Minnesotans approve of the job Klobuchar is doing in Washington. …

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PollTrack | Ohio 2012: Trending Democratic?

Kevin Coughlin, 50% to 32%.Combined with the exceptionally low approval rating of the state’s Republican Governor , these numbers suggests that the closely divided state is trending slightly more Democratic in recent days. … Presidential Race Maps. Show the Map. Today. Tomorrow. Election Day. /images/jivy/map_titles/1.gif Today’s Map Today monitors the current status of the race . Roll over a state for poll averages, click for commentary. Basemap …

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Klobuchar raises $1.1 million, has $3.3 million on hand | Capitol …

Klobuchar’s growing campaign bank account, and her sky-high job approval rating, appears to have dissuaded many Republicans from declaring a run against her. So far, former state Rep. Dan Severson is Klobuchar’s only …

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Severson is running for the U.S. Senate | Capitol View …

Republican Dan Severson launched a campaign for U.S. Senate today against incumbent DFLer Amy Klobuchar. Severson is a former state Representative and a former Navy pilot. Standing on the state Capitol steps, Severson …

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Palin Movie Empty Theater war cry of left reveals MSM conjob by Conor Friedersdorf

Palin Movie Empty Theater war cry of left reveals MSM conjob by Conor Friedersdorf

Conor Friedersdorf attends an unpublicized, unadvertised midnight showing of the Palin Movie, The Undefeated, and uses it to start a whole progressive talking point for today- Palin Movie debuts to Empty Theaters- like Paul Revere- if he had actually dressed up as British soldiers and then warned the town they were coming…

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