Rick Nolan becomes the establishment candidate for the DFL May 18, 2012 At this point Tarryl Clark’s and Jeff Anderson’s chief role in the DFL race will be to make people pay more attention to the… Continue Reading
Rick Nolan’s email uses spaces between paragraphs February 2, 2012 Nice short paragraphs: Rick Nolan for Congress Dear Harry, I have been traveling the Eighth Congressional District for over seven months now talking with… Continue Reading
My Seven minutes on KBJR TV August 6, 2018 From the KBJR Website, at last, my seven minutes (as well as Pete Stauber’s and Jason Metsa’s seven) with reporter Dan Wolfe: DULUTH, MN… Continue Reading
Moral clarity in the age of “deplorables” running amok July 21, 2018 I’ve woken up to a second day’s fallout concerning the latest scandal over Rick Nolan’s coddling of a long-time buddy and butt grabber. Nolan’s… Continue Reading
How frauds threaten the First Amendment October 28, 2017 I ran across this piece in the New York Times. The Western Duluth Lens has adopted Russian techniques to misinform and confuse those people… Continue Reading
I do not envy Congressman Nolan October 17, 2017 This news story surprised me today. Annie Harala who is stepping down from the School Board; it has been rumored for health considerations; has… Continue Reading
Ignore my criticism October 10, 2014 “About this endorsement This endorsement was determined by Forum Communications management” Stewart kind of reminds me of Dan Quayle with more hair. I know,… Continue Reading
I still think the 8th District is Cravaack’s to lose September 1, 2012 And he’ll have about a million dollars to defend himself far more than his DFL challenger has in the bank. But a couple partisan… Continue Reading
Unendorsed Dayton supports Endorsed Nolan July 31, 2012 I enjoy the irony of this. Mark Dayton who got elected Governor without the DFL endorsement is supporting the Eighth District DFL Congressional candidate… Continue Reading
2AM – 5/9/2012 – on waking May 9, 2012 Been up for an hour thinking random thoughts. Time for a little stream of conscience blogging, perhaps to make up for so little blogging… Continue Reading
Good luck Jeff March 26, 2012 I mean that! Four hours ago I did something so reprehensible that I would have told you at almost any previous point in my… Continue Reading
My missed opportunity March 22, 2012 I was elected a delegate to this Saturday’s DFL Senate District Convention. Unfortunately, I did not consult my calendar when Claudia asked me if… Continue Reading
Almanac March 10, 2012 The three announced DFL candidates who wish to challenge Chip Cravaack were on the Public Television show Almanac to make their pitches tonight. It’ll… Continue Reading
There will be a DFL primary in the 8th District March 9, 2012 Hooray! Three candidates at least. Four if I file: Former Congressman Rick Nolan had 1,566 votes in the Feb. 7 caucus. Jeff Anderson had… Continue Reading
Nolan was just endorsed by the Teamsters February 16, 2012 Whoopee! I knew you’d be excited: Rick Nolan for Congress        Teamsters Joint Council 32 Drive Endorses Rick Nolan for Congress     Dear… Continue Reading
“We couldn’t have done it without you” February 9, 2012 “We won” blah, blah, blah. Email Happy talk from Rick Nolan’s campaign: Rick Nolan for Congress – A Big Win on Tuesday – and… Continue Reading
The Congressional Horse race February 7, 2012 After the congressional straw vote was taken Charles Gessert spoke. He made the comment that he would have no difficulty supporting any of the… Continue Reading
The next post – playing my cards right February 7, 2012 This was my fourth DFL precinct caucus in an election year. As I headed up I told myself that I felt a little like… Continue Reading
Kerry’s not supporting Jeff January 23, 2012 Not that it means all that much but Rep. Kerry Gauthier who served with Councilor Anderson is supporting someone else for Congress. This is… Continue Reading
Nolan/Kennedy December 31, 2011 I did not add any new pages to the book today but I did proof read and polish up the now eight pages from… Continue Reading