Capitol View: November 6, 2007 Archive

The Daily Digest: 11-6-07

Posted at 8:51 AM on November 6, 2007 by Tom Scheck (3 Comments)
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Minnesota falls in the health rankings because of too much eating and drinking. MPR and the Star Tribune have stories.

Minnesota is being targeted as a part of a divest terror initiative.

Equity stripping scams could rise as foreclosures increase.

The wave of foreclosures also costs cities.

St. Paul's Ford Plant closure is delayed one year. The Pi Press, the Star Tribune and MPR have stories.

Gov. Pawlenty and DFL Rep. Tim Walz will speak at a Veterans Day program in Rochester on Sunday.

Bridge

Bridge construction will cause a racket.

MnDOT delivered on a request for Wakota Bridge documents. It netted 38 boxes.

Congress

Veto threats are being made over the Farm Bill. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is mentioned.

A Minnesota family that adopted a Liberian girl will visit with President Bush.

The Senate is seeking a big increase in dairy supports. GOP Sen. Norm Coleman is mentioned.

DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar supports a bill that prevents voter caging.

The Hill says freshman Democrats are revolt over free trade. DFL Rep. Tim Walz is mentioned as undecided on the free trade deal with Peru. DFL Rep Keith Ellison is said to oppose it.

GOP Rep. John Kline is upset with the FAA for not allowing defibrillators in the air traffic control center.

DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar has surgery on his neck to remove calcium deposits. It's a result of a twenty year old bike injury.

The Washington Post has a story on the debate over "natural chicken."

U.S. Attorney Rachel Paulose's crackdown on human trafficking nets its first jail sentence.

2008

There are two polls out on Minnesota's Senate race. A Survey USA poll has Coleman v. Mike Ciresi race as a dead heat. A Coleman v. Al Franken match-up is within the MOE. The Star Tribune has the story.

Rasmussen Reports has Coleman beating both Franken and Ciresi. Fox9 has that story.

MDE focuses on a portion of the poll saying only 30% of those polled think Franken can beat Coleman.

MnCampaign Report disputes it.

Here's a question from the digest: How does Mike Ciresi use these polls? Does he start campaigning as the Anti-Al? Stay tuned.

The Rothenberg Political Report ranks Minnesota as a narrow advantage for Coleman.

Franken sits down with the Albert Lea Tribune.

DFL State Senator Terri Bonoff officially announces her candidacy for Congress in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. MPR, the Star Tribune, AP, the Pi Press and Roll Call (subscription required) have stories.

CQ says the field has solidified in the 3rd.

The Hill says the NRCC has recruited GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen to run for Jim Ramstad's seat.

Oh yeah, don't forget about Edina Mayor Jim Hovland. The Republican switched parties and tells Eric Black why. Hovland is exploring a possible run for Congress.

2008 RNC

KSTP says this is the first RNC Convention organized by women.

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