Capitol View: January 10, 2010 Archive

Seifert promises big fundraising haul

Posted at 5:30 PM on January 10, 2010 by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Campaign 2010, Campaign 2010: Minnesota Governor

Republican Marty Seifert was on WCCO's Sunday Morning with Esme Murphy this morning. During his appearance, he said his campaign for governor would release their 2009 fundraising figures this week. He didn't specify but said it was more than DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher reported raising ($254,000). Seifert also suggested that he may have outraised all of the other GOP candidates for governor combined.

Seifert also discussed what impact former GOP Sen. Norm Coleman could have on the race if jumped in.

"The reality is I think our message is resonating. Our message of economic growth, job #1 is jobs and economic opportunity. I think it's resonating. I'm confident that we can win a convention vote regardless of who gets into the race."

Watch the entire interview here.

On the stump...

Posted at 5:42 PM on January 10, 2010 by Tom Scheck (1 Comments)
Filed under: Campaign 2010, Campaign 2010: Minnesota Governor

Here's where the candidates for governor will campaign this week.

Pat Anderson (GOP):
The campaign did not provide me with a schedule.

Tom Bakk (DFL):
Monday, Jan. 11, noon, Meet and greet, DFL Office, 110 E. Liberty St., Mankato; 4:30 p.m., Corn Growers Association Forum, Jackpot Junction, Morton
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 5:30 p.m., Take Action Minnesota event, Rondo Community Library, 461 N. Dale St., St. Paul
Thursday, Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m., Native Vote Alliance of Minnesota Candidate Forum, Bemidji State University
Friday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m., Meet and greet, Adirondack Coffee, 25503 Main Street, Nisswa; Friday, Jan. 15, 1:30 p.m., Black and White Hamburger, Little Falls
Saturday, Jan. 16, Speaking at 11 a.m., Congressional Districts 6, 7 and 8 training session, Breezy Point

Leslie Davis (GOP):
Monday, January 11, 4:30pm, Minnesota Corn Growers, Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, Morton, MN
Saturday, January 16, 8:30am, Metro Republican Women
Mendakota Country Club, Mendota Heights, MN
Sunday, January 17, 10:30am, Vikings game_Metrodome Plaza_Signs and flyers

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

Tom Emmer, (GOP):
The campaign did not provide me with a schedule.
Monday, January 11, 4:30 p.m., Corn Growers Association Forum, Jackpot Junction, Morton
Tuesday, January 12, 6pm, Speaking to the Catholic Aid Association, St. Augustine, South St. Paul: Speaking to SD 42 Republicans, 7pm
Wednesday, January 13, Speaking to St. Paul Republicans, O'Gara's Restaurant, 7pm
Thursday, January 14, Speaking to the Simply Right group at Tobey's Restaurant in Hinckley.
Friday, January 15, Wright County Economic Breakfast, Delano, 8AM
Saturday, January 16, 8:00am - Twin Cities Republican Women Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, Mendakota Country Club, Senate Distict 44 GOP forum at 4pm.
Sunday, door knocking on behalf of Republican state Senate candidate Mike Parry

Matt Entenza (DFL):
Monday, January 11, Stillwater Meet-and-Greet, 7pm to 8:30pm, 13201 North Ozark Trail Stillwater
Tuesday, January 12, Matt Entenza Open House at Campaign HQ, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, 1919 University Ave, Suite 112, St Paul
Thursday, January 14, Native Vote Alliance Forum, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Bemidji State University Ballroom, 1500 Birchmont Dr. #31, Bemidji
Saturday, January 16, CD 6, 7 and 8 DFL Retreat, 9am - 1pm (Matt will stop in for a part of that time -- exactly when, TBD), Breezy Point Resort, 9252 Breezy Point Dr., Breezy Point; St. Paul Meet and Greet, 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Golden Thyme Coffee, 921 Selby Ave, St Paul; SD62 Spaghetti Dinner, 5pm to 7:30pm, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave S., Minneapolis
Sunday, January 17, Becker County DFL forum, followed by Becker County DFL Spaghetti Dinner, 4pm -5pm, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, 826 Summit Ave. Detroit Lakes

Susan Gaertner (DFL):
The campaign did not provide me with a campaign 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):
Monday, January 11, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Gubernatorial Forum, 39375 County Highway 24, Morton, 4:30PM
Tuesday, January 12th, reNEW Minnesota Candidate Interview Series, Rondo Community Library, 461 Dale St., Saint Paul, 5:00PM
Wednesday, January 13, Saint Louis Park House Party, Home of Sue Sanger - 4717 W 28th St., Saint Louis Park, 7:00PM
Thursday, January 14th, Native American Candidate Forum, Bemidji State University, Beaux Arts Ballroom, Bemidji, 6:30PM
Saturday, January 16, CD 6, 7 & 8 DFL Retreat, Breezy Point, MN, 10:30AM

Steve Kelley (DFL):
Monday, Jan 11, 4:30PM Corn Grower Forum - Jackpot Junction Casino 39375 County Highway 24, Morton MN; 6:30PM - SD21 meeting, Pizza Ranch, 1260 E Bridge St., Redwood Falls
Tuesday, Jan 12, 7:45PM - Take Action Interview at Rondo Community Library, 461 Dale St., St. Paul, MN, 55104
Wednesday, Jan 13,7:00PM Edina DFL links at Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. in Edina
Thursday, Jan 14, 12:00PM - Itasca County DFL Luncheon w/ Steve Kelley DFL Headquarters in Grand Rapids; 6:30Pm - Native American/Take Action forum Bemidji State University Centennial Student Center
Saturday, Jan. 16th, 11:30AM CD6, 7, 8 Retread at Breezy Point_6:00PM SD62 Spaghetti Dinner, Bethel Evangelical Church, 4120 S17th, Minneapolis_

John Marty (DFL):
Monday, January 11, 4:30-6 MN Corn Growers Forum, Jackpot Junction Casino, 39375 Cty Hwy 24, Morton, MN
Tuesday, 1/12 6:15 reNEW.mn Candidate Interview, Rondo Community Center, 461 Dale Street, Saint Paul, MN
Thursday, 1/14 6:30 reNEW.mn/Native Vote Alliance Bemidji Gubernatorial Forum, Bemidji State University, Ballroom, 1500 Birchmont Dr #31, Bemidji MN 56601
Friday, January 15, 12-2 Duluth Meet & Greet, Chester Creek Café; 1902 East 8th Street, Duluth, MN; 7-9 Itasca Progressive Caucus Meet & Greet, DFL Headquarters, 809 Fort Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MN
Saturday, 1/16 3-3:30 CD 6, 7, 8 Retreat; 9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point, MN; 7:30 SD62 Spaghetti Dinner; Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave S., Minneapolis
Sunday, 1/17, 4-7 Becker County DFL Forum; Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center; 826 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes

Tom Rukavina (DFL):
The campaign did not provide me with a campaign schedule.
Wednesday, 1/13, 5:45-7pm Tara Erickson fundraiser, St Paul; 7:30-8:30 Judy Carrao Show Taping, At Anthony
Thursday, 1/14, 6:30-8:30 Native American Forum @BSU
Friday, 1/15, 10:30-12 BSU Student Meet & Greet , Bemidji; 7:00-8:00: Winks Bar Fundraiser, Virginia
Saturday, 1/16, 1:30-3:30 6,7,8 CD Joint Meeting, Brainerd

R.T. Rybak (DFL):
The campaign did not provide me with a campaign schedule.
Thursday, January 14, Native Vote Forum, Bemidji State University, American Indian Resource Center, 1500 Birchmont Dr #31, Bemidji, MN 56601, 6:30-8:30 (preceded by a 5:30 dinner and social hour)
Saturday, January 16, CD 6, 7 & 8 Retreat, Breezy Point Conference Room, 9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point, MN 56472; SD 62 Spaghetti Dinner, 5:00-7:30
Where: Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55407

Marty Seifert (GOP):
Monday, January 11th, 9am - Seifert for Governor Live Chat
Saturday, January 16th, 8:00am - Twin Cities Republican Women Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, Mendakota Country Club

Paul Thissen (DFL):
Monday, 1/11, 430-6p, MN Corn Growers Forum, Prairie Winds Room, Jackpot Junction Casino, 39375 County Hwy 24, Morton
Wednesday, 1/13, 3:30-4:30p, Campus Team Thissen Webchat
Thursday, 1/14, 630-830p,reNEW.mn, Native Vote Alliance and Wellstone Action Candidate Forum, Bemidji State University Ballroom, 1500 Birchmont Dr. #31, Bemidji, MN, 5660
Saturday, 1/16, 2-230p, CD6, 7, 8 DFL Retreat, Breezy Point Conference Center, 9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point, MN; 6-730p, SD62 Spaghetti Dinner, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave S., Minneapolis

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Coleman taking hits while pondering run for governor

Posted at 9:04 PM on January 10, 2010 by Tim Pugmire (1 Comments)
Filed under: Campaign 2010, Campaign 2010: Minnesota Governor, Campaign 2010: U.S. House

Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman says he'll decide whether to run for governor soon, perhaps by the end of the month.

Coleman says a lot of people have encouraged him to run, but he's still reflecting on a potential candidacy.

Coleman is also hearing from Republicans who don't want to see him jumping into the race. Coleman spoke Saturday at a Senate District 15 GOP fundraiser in St. Cloud, and during the question and answer session, he got an earful from a critic who'd prefer a fresh face.

"I do not want to see you run," said Doug Blaine of St. Cloud. "A lot of people are going to come out who haven't been involved before. If we put you at the top of this ticket, that is spitting in the face of those people."

Coleman shot back, stressing that he was not there to make a campaign speech or debate anyone. He also said that he's heard other opinions.

"There are many people who have deep concerns about this state who have looked at the service I've provided and feel good about that service," Coleman said. "I hear your concern. I also listen to others. And ultimately, I'll pray about it, and I'll talk to my family about it, and then I'll figure out what to do."

Following his speech, Coleman talked about his critics. He said he wasn't phased by a harsh newspaper opinion piece, in which former state GOP party chairman Ron Eibensteiner urged him not to run.

"I think we'd all be better served if instead of attacking another candidate or potential candidate or individual, that we articulate on our positive vision and challenge the other side's vision," Coleman said. "If I were to step into this race, that's what I'd be doing."

Here's Coleman's speech. Listen

Here's the exchange between Blaine and Coleman. Listen

Here's a brief interview with Coleman following his speech. Listen

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