Capitol View: September 30, 2012 Archive
Klobuchar focuses on record in first ads
Posted at 5:04 PM on September 30, 2012
by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Campaign 2012, Campaign 2012: U.S. Senate
DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar's first batch of TV ads are focusing on her record during her first six years in the U.S. Senate. Klobuchar's campaign released the ads today that will start running tomorrow.
Klobuchar first ad focuses on her efforts to secure health care for a wounded veteran. The second ad showcases her work to save several car dealerships that were slated to close as a result of the near collapse of General Motors in 2008.
"I remain a Republican today, however, I will always support Sen. Klobuchar," Auto dealership owner Paul Walser said in the ad.
Klobuchar's campaign is obviously targeting independent and Republican voters with her ads. She's well ahead of state Rep. Kurt Bills, R-Rosemount in all independent polling.
Klobuchar doesn't mention Bills by name in either ad. It's unlikely that she'll target him unless the polls change dramatically over the next few weeks.
Bills has yet to buy any ad time at any of the Twin Cities TV stations.
The Daily Digest (Presidential debate this week, Klobuchar runs first ads, TX firm to design Vikings stadium)
Posted at 10:22 PM on September 30, 2012
by Tom Scheck
(1 Comments)
Filed under: Daily Digest
The first presidential debate will be held on Wednesday. The Washington Post has a list of things to expect.
Romney and Obama are looking for the defining moment at this week's debate.
President Obama says you shouldn't expect any debate "zingers" from him.
AP says the deficit plans from President Obama and Mitt Romney don't add up.
Will Ohio's economic uptick be a boon for President Obama?
A new battleground poll says the race is still tight. A different poll finds that the race is tight but not in swing states that matter.
Under the Dome
The Minnesota Department of Education is set to unveil failing schools' turnaround plans.
MPR says the new health insurance exchanges created under the federal health law will lack the human element of customer service.
A memorial for fallen fire fighters has been unveiled.
A Minnesota trial could expose Al Shabab recruiting.
Gov. Dayton learned about economic opportunities in Willmar on Friday.
Vikings Stadium
A Texas firm will design the new stadium.
Amendment to Ban Same-Sex Marriage
The group pushing for the ban released their first TV ads.
Congress
The New York Times says the payroll tax cut is unlikely to survive regardless of which party wins the White House.
Economy
Polaris expands in Minnesota.
Washington D.C.
Major cases loom as the Supreme Court begins a new term today.
Medicare to penalize hospitals for readmitted patients.
Race for U.S. House
The PoliGraph takes a look at last week's 1st District debate.
The Duluth News Tribune says the focus in the 8th District race is south in Duluth.
Race for U.S. Senate
DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar's first two ads focus on her record in Congress.
The Pi Press profiles Republican Kurt Bills.
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