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The Daily Digest

Posted at 6:33 AM on January 4, 2010 by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest

The Digest, like many of you, took a break for a few weeks. Since it has been relatively quiet, I'll update you on what you missed.

Last week, a Ramsey County District Court judge ruled Gov. Pawlenty;s use of unallotment crossed the line regarding the separation of powers.

You can read the Temporary Restraining Order here.

Pawlenty says he'll appeal.

You can watch Pawlenty's newser (as well as read other react) here.

Minnesota could lose a congressional seat when the 2010 Census is taken.

Minnesota schools are worried about budget cuts.

Budget cuts hurt probation efforts in the state.

2010 Race for Governor

Democrat Mark Dayton reveals a battle with alcohol and depression. But he doesn't reveal all.

AP says Dayton hopes it's his political revival.

GOP Rep. Tom Emmer said he wouldn't take the PCR but did in past races.

MinnPost tries to handicap the governor's race.

Congress

DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited troops in Afghanistan.

13 Republican Attorneys General threaten to sue over the health bill.

U.S. bound passengers will face increased screening starting today.

President Obama blames the Christmas terror attempt on Al Qaeda.

Pawlenty for Prez Watch

Mitt Romney puts Iowa on his schedule.

Pawlenty PAC discusses some, but not all, donations to candidates.

Posted at 10:37 AM on January 4, 2010 by Tom Scheck (1 Comments)
Filed under: Pawlenty travel, Tim Pawlenty

Gov. Pawlenty's federal political action committee gave donations to the three Republicans in Minnesota's congressional delegation, Reps. John Kline, Erik Paulsen and Michele Bachmann. In an e-mail to supporters, Pawlenty also said he gave to former Congressman Rob Portman, who also directed the Office of Management and Budget in 2006 and 2007. Here's a bit of the e-mail:

I've been humbled by the initial support for our efforts. Thanks to many generous contributions, Freedom First has already been able to help the campaigns of Representatives John Kline, Eric Paulsen, and Michele Bachmann, as well as former Congressman Rob Portman, who is fighting to retain a critical Senate seat for Republicans in Ohio. This support is just scratching the surface -- we plan to support many more candidates next year as we work to elect more Republican governors and retake control of Congress.

New Year's provides a unique opportunity to recharge and set goals for the year ahead. One of my primary goals for 2010 is to ensure that I do my part in restoring the principle of freedom in America. Freedom requires hard work, gratitude and accountability, and I'm committed to doing everything I can to advance these principles through Freedom First, and elect candidates who embody those principles.

Pawlenty didn't mention Doug Hoffman. Hoffman challenged the GOP backed Dede Scozzafava in a special election in NY-23. At the time, Pawlenty's PAC gave its first donation to Hoffman. Scozzafava dropped out of the race and backed Democrat Bill Owens, who eventually won it.

The full campaign finance reports are due on January 31st.

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Hackett hits the airwaves

Posted at 10:51 AM on January 4, 2010 by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Campaign 2010, Campaign 2010: Minnesota Governor

Maureen Hackett, a DFLer running in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, started running a radio ad on Air America. The ad is a basic introductory ad detailing Hackett's profile.

Hackett's campaign hasn't gotten back to me to answer questions regarding the size of the ad buy or how long it will run.

Hackett's spokesman said the ad will run 70 times over the next two weeks at the cost of $674.80.

Hackett is seeking the DFL endorsement against Jim Meffert. The winner will face GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen.

Pogemiller calls on Pawlenty to give budget address to Legislature

Posted at 1:05 PM on January 4, 2010 by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Campaign 2008: MN Legislature, Campaign 2010, Campaign 2010: Minnesota Governor, Tim Pawlenty

DFL Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller said on MPR's Midday today that he would like to see Gov. Pawlenty deliver a budget address to the Minnesota Legislature. Pogemiller said he wants Pawlenty to appear before the Legislature to map out a direction on the budget before the legislative session begins next month.

The state faces a $1.2 billion dollar deficit and Pogemiller says lawmakers need to find a fix both DFLers and Republicans can agree on. The governor isn't running for re-election, and Pogemiller says he can provide leadership on the budget:

"I don't mean a State of the State, I mean a budget address on what his direction for the state is to solve this $5.4 or $8 billion budget deficit in the future. In his last year in office he could really serve the state well by stepping up, making some tough choices and trying to lead us to a balanced budget."

Pawlenty spokesman Brian McClung rejected the idea in an e-mail:

"We plan to prepare supplemental budget recommendations and release them as we have in years past with a document and press conference. The Governor will also generally address the budget during his State of the State Address. We haven't yet finalized a date or location for that speech."

DFLers also rejected Pawlenty's idea to quickly ratify a $1.8 billion payment delay to K12 schools. Pawlenty said in a letter to legislative leaders that he would like lawmakers to codify the cut he made during his unallotment. He suggested that he could call a one day special session to enact the school payment shift. DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher said a special session is unlikely:

"We're going to be in session in less than thirty days here. That is an important marker for Minnesotans. In fact, a lot of th eother unallotments the governor made in his decision making and the veto of basic medical care, general assistance medicare care, are far more pressing issues for the immediacy of how they affect Minnesotans lives."

Pawlenty and legislative leaders are also scheduled to meet sometime this week to discuss the budget. No time or location has been set yet. Update: Pawlenty spokesman Brian McClung says Pawlenty will meet with legislative leaders on Friday afternoon in the governor's office.

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On the stump...

Posted at 3:07 PM on January 4, 2010 by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Campaign 2010, Campaign 2010: Minnesota Governor

Here's a look at where the candidates for governor will campaign this week. Note, the schedule will be updated since I sent out the request this morning and some campaigns take some time to get back to me.

Pat Anderson (GOP):
Thursday, Jan. 7, 12:30 PM -- Meet with Coalition of Greater MN Cities; 7:00 PM -- Noble County Forum, Worthington High School, Worthington, MN
Saturday, Jan. 9, 9:00 AM 11:00 AM SD 45 Meet and Greet, Mountain Mudd Coffee shop located at 9712 63rd Ave N in Maple Grove.

Tom Bakk (DFL):
The campaign did not provide me with a schedule.
Tuesday, 1/5, noon, meet-and-greet, The Frying Pan, 2902 Hwy. 10 E., Moorhead; 5:30 p.m., meet-and-greet, Common Cup, 501 Atlantic Ave., Morris
Wednesday, 1/6, noon, meet-and-greet, Lu Lu Bean's Coffee Shop, Willmar; 5 p.m., meet-and-greet, Pizza Ranch, 2306 Broadway Ave., Slayton
Thursday, 1/7, noon, meet-and-greet, Great Grains Market and Cafe, 112 South Broadway, Albert Lea; 6:30 p.m., Senate Districts 50 and 51 candidate forum, Fridley Community Center, 6085 7th St. NE, Fridley
Friday, 1/8 11:30 a.m., meet-and-greet, Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, 303 W. 3rd St., Red Wing; 4 p.m., meet-and-greet, The Acoustic Café', 77 Lafayette St., Winona
Saturday, 1/9, 9:45 a.m., meet-and-greet, Dunn Bros. Coffee, 94 14th St. NE, Buffalo; 1 p.m., Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, Alexandria Technical College

Leslie Davis (GOP):
Thursday, January 7 - GOP forum, Worthington, 6:30pm
Saturday, January 9 - CD5 Minneapolis, 10am

Mark Dayton (DFL):
The campaign did not provide me with a schedule.

Tom Emmer (GOP):
The campaign did not provide me with a campaign schedule.

Matt Entenza (DFL):
Saturday, 1/9, Alexandria Technical College, Jefferson St. & 17th Ave, Alexandria, MN

Susan Gaertner (DFL):
The campaign did not provide me with a schedule.

Bill Haas (GOP):
The campaign did not provide me with a campaign schedule.

David Hann (GOP):
The campaign did not provide me with a campaign schedule.

Phil Herwig (GOP):
The campaign did not provide me with a campaign schedule.

Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL):
The campaign did not provide me with a schedule.
Tuesday, 1/5, Golden Valley Women's Luncheon, 3030 St. Almond Mill Road, Minnetonka, 11:30AM; Meet & Greet in Saint Paul; Home of Jane Tschida - 362 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, 6:00PM
Thursday, SD 50 & 51 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, Fridley Community Center, 7:00PM
Saturday, 1/9, Meet & Greet in Willmar, LuLu Beans Coffee - 1020 1st St S., Willmar, 9:30AM; DFL Candidate Forum in Alexandria, Alexandria Technical College, Alexandria, 1:00PM

Steve Kelley (DFL):
The campaign did not provide me with a schedule.
Monday, 1/4, 7:00PM - SD62 meeting CWA 3521 Lake St. E
Thursday, 1/7, 6:30PM - SD50/51 forum Fridley Community Center 6085 7th St. NE
Saturday, 1/9, 1:00-3:00PM- Gubernatorial Forum, Alexandria Community College, 1601 Jefferson Street Alexandria, MN

John Marty (DFL):
Thursday, 1/7, 6:30 - 8 pm, Senate District 50, Gubernatorial Forum, Fridley Community Center, 6085 7th Street Northeast, Fridley, MN 55432-5599
Saturday, 1/9, 1 - 3 pm, West Central Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, Alexandria Technical College, Alexandria, MN

Tom Rukavina (DFL):
Tuesday, 1/5, SD 53 Meeting (Lino Lakes), 8pm
Wednesday, 1/6, Teamsters Joint Council 32 Screening ( St Paul), LU 662 Executive Board (Hastings), 2pm, -LU 274 (Sartell), 6:30pm
Thursday, 1/7, MSCSA Award (Hennepin Tech College); Drinking Liberally (331 Club Minneapolis) 6:30pm
Friday, 1/8, MSCSA Fundraiser (Bloomington) 530pm
Saturday, 1/9, Alexandria Gubernatorial Forum (Alexandria) 1pm

R.T. Rybak (DFL):
The campaign did not provide me with a schedule.
Tuesday, 1/5, 6pm-7pm, St Paul Eastside Democrats, Letter Carriers Union Hall, 1715 Van Dyke St, Maplewood 55109
Thursday, 1/7 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, SD50/51 Gubernatorial Candidates Forum location is Fridley; 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm, Meet and Greet with Mayor Rybak and Council members Thune and Helgen, Mad Hatters Coffee Cafe and Teahouse, 945 W 7th St, St Paul 55102

Marty Seifert (GOP):
Monday, 1/4: Pine County Meet and Greet. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wings North Country & Shooting Club, 19379 Homestead Road, Pine City, MN
Tuesday, 1/5: Speech to Senior Republican Federation, VFW in Richfield 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; Congressional District 4 Republicans, St. Paul GOP HQ, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, 1/7: "Talk of the Town" live radio show with Pete Steiner in Mankato, MN. KTOE Radio. 1:00 p.m.; Worthington Town Hall Meeting with business leaders. 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 1121 3rd Avenue, Worthington, MN; Worthington GOP candidate forum. 7:00 p.m. Worthington High School cafeteria
Friday, 1/8: Speech to the "Rough Riders" Club of Minneapolis. Minneapolis Club. 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, 1/9: District 15 Republican Fundraiser with Norm Coleman. St. Cloud Country Club, St. Cloud, Minnesota. 5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Paul Thissen (DFL):
Monday, 1/4, 7-8:30, Mayor Chris Coleman Inauguration, Union Depot, 214 E 4th Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Thursday, 1/7, 7-830pm, SD50/51 DFL Candidate Forum, Fridley Community Center, Rm. 114-116, 6085 7th St. NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Saturday, 1/9, 1-330, DFL Western Counties Forum, Alexandria Technical College, Alexandria, MN

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