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Tax Cuts Buy Elections, Minnesota Jobs Bill, Wage Subsidies

Should we give small business owners money in the form of tax cuts?  Only if we want businesses open for a few, extra weeks. Businesses are not going to hire based on a hope that the economy will turn around.  Meanwhile, we only buy goods if we perceive our own, steady cash inflow.
If timed right, [...]

MN Candidate for Governor: R.T. Rybak

I first met R.T. Rybak a few years ago when he campaigned for a Prior Lake candidate.  RT is geniune, and people gravitate towards him when he’s “in the house.”  I was glad to see him recognize President Obama’s leadership ability.
RT sticks out in my mind as a candidate for Minnesota governor because he’s got [...]

MN Candidate for Governor: Tom Rukavina

Bold, smart, and already moving to get us those jobs.  He knows many Minnesotans are struggling.
Tom Rukavina talks sense.  We’ve got resources all across the state– resources under our feet, as the crops in our fields, in wind and lakes, and in our people. He is the leader Minnesota needs and deserves, one who will [...]

Mn Candidate for Governor: Steve Kelley

Steve Kelley once hitchhiked across Minnesota to propose; Sophie was the love of his life and still stands firmly by his side, today. That’s just one example of Steve’s drive and determination. Steve listens, and if we decide it’s right, he’s going to make it happen.
Steve will be there for our children by [...]

Jobs, Job Creation: Minnesota, Pawlenty, DFL Candidates for Gov

I’d like to hear state legislators and administrators making  sure the middle class can prosper.  I’d like to hear how the wealthy will fairly share the tax burden.  I want to hear the American Dream is alive and well.  Instead, however, I’m hearing of  jobs loss and program elimination.
There is no dispute.  Tim Pawlenty’s latest [...]