Timberjay debates August 7, 2006 I got a google alert about a debate that is developing in Tower’s Timberjay newspaper. One letter writer defended Jim Oberstar from Rod Grams… Continue Reading
Money Money Money August 6, 2006 Mel found this info on the “Green Papers.” I’m not sure if the word green is a reference to money but the page does… Continue Reading
The question before the voters of the Eighth District August 5, 2006 The ten days of my father-in-law’s visit are over. We took him to the Twin Cities to meet his son where Dad will continue his… Continue Reading
Boon or Boondoggle? August 1, 2006 This story from the Messabi Daily hails the billions of federal dollars about to be spent on new energy production on the Iron Range…. Continue Reading
Welty’s noticed by MPR July 29, 2006 Here’s a very nice little story about my campaign posted on the Minnesota Public Radio website. Continue Reading
Who will I hurt more? July 28, 2006 It remains to be seen which candidate I will hurt more, Grams or Oberstar. My first reaction upon hearing that Grams was going to… Continue Reading
Grams is calm July 26, 2006 Here’s an extensive story on Rod Gram’s campaign. He’s taken to the road with an RV and is prepared for some tough shots about his… Continue Reading
Sleepwalker July 24, 2006 Evote’s evaluation of Jim Oberstar two years ago. Rep. James Oberstar could get re-elected in his sleep. I plan on putting it to the… Continue Reading
More on Highway 53 July 24, 2006 From today’s Strib (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Some Highlights “the Minnesota Department of Transportation says it can’t use most of that windfall until 2012, because… Continue Reading
When Oberstar’s Power just doesn’t cut it July 24, 2006 About the time that Jim Oberstar said that the quarter billion dollars designated for the Bridge to Nowhere” was Alaska’s he was getting $50… Continue Reading
If the GOP is in the dumps how bout the Dems. July 22, 2006 One Democrat’s insights. Continue Reading
Oberstar supports Bush July 22, 2006 As promised, Bush vetoes stem cell bill Having visited my Alzheimers riddled Mother last week, a woman who suffers from one of the dread… Continue Reading
The “none of the above” candidate July 19, 2006 I’m in ecstasy. There are only three candidates for 8th District Congress. That’s what I’ve been hoping for. Now all disaffected voters will be… Continue Reading
Oberstar the Goliath of the 8th District July 18, 2006 I just read the MPR analysis of the titanic James Oberstar and his battles with mighty Republican oponents. I had to laugh. “He had… Continue Reading
The Grams campaign makes an appearance. July 17, 2006 When I got back from my second trip to Secretary of State Kiffmeyer to turn in even more petitions I was surprised to find… Continue Reading
Always tell the truth July 2, 2006 Tonight I just submitted my last column to the Reader Weekly. You can read it here. Continue Reading
Blog Metamorphosis July 2, 2006 As of today loyal readers, whoever you are, this blog has undergone a change from caterpillar to butterfly or, depending on your point-of-view, vice… Continue Reading
My latest addition to the Boyd Scandal June 16, 2006 I haven’t given it a second proof reading but I’ve finally got a reasonably coherent description of the trial that sent Don Boyd to prison…. Continue Reading
278 stories on the Boyd Scandal June 14, 2006 To give a sense for the intense interest in the Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission scandal a quarter century ago I’ve scanned in the… Continue Reading
Oberstar is alarming the nation June 13, 2006 Jim was on Lou Dobbs the other night and Dobbs was impressed. Continue Reading
