More fuel-efficient than Oberstar August 24, 2006 Today a member of a special interest organization lauded Jim Oberstar for driving a more fuel-efficient vehicle than Rod Grams in a letter to the… Continue Reading
The “Big Two” debate – Welty’s chopped liver – for now August 24, 2006 After meeting with my prospective Media Relation’s recruit I headed to Jitters in downtown Duluth to meet with Mel and Chris. We had lots… Continue Reading
Hot Button Rod August 21, 2006 While I was checking out the Project Vote Smart site I also looked at Rod Grams page. Rod hasn’t sent in his answers yet… Continue Reading
God’s on Grams’ side August 12, 2006 I spent two hours yesterday morning doing some research at the Duluth Public Library. My time was well spent because I learned of a new way… Continue Reading
Oberstar’s spending advantage August 10, 2006 This Sourcewatch graph on campaign spending by Jim Oberstar and his opponents since I ran against him in 1992 shows that to all intents and… Continue Reading
Lunch with my political homies August 8, 2006 I’ve been content to email Chris and Mel for the past couple weeks. When Mel told me that he would be at a local… Continue Reading
Self-fulfilling prophecy August 8, 2006 I just finished a long lunch with my campaign manager and my editor. We had a long discussion – more on that later- and… Continue Reading
Washington Post poll August 8, 2006 This is a poll which gladdens my heart. It shows that no congressional incumbent is safe from an an angry electorate: Of particular interest… Continue Reading
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
What I’m telling the military August 7, 2006 I got a letter this morning from the Department of Defense. They allow candidates to record messages for our troops. It can be accessed… 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
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
Oppo Research July 28, 2006 Look what the Google alert dragged in. This is hardly late breaking news. Its six years old but it sure sheds a light on the… 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
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
Rod Grams fundraising letter July 18, 2006 See the fundraising letter that Rod Grams sent my wife, Claudia, today. I’ve tried to punch it up a little. Continue Reading
186 grand for Grams from Insurance July 18, 2006 My son took a call for me yesterday from a Grand Rapids pharmacist. I called him back this morning and he told me a… Continue Reading
