Holly Cairns, MNVoter

I must have landed on Pat Garofalo’s fundraising mailing list due to contacting him about alternative teacher licensure (I’m wary of alternative licensure.)
I get the feeling things aren’t going so well for Garofalo: “I need to have the resources to run another winning campaign.” If I read between the lines, a current [...]

Republicans who appear to support popular government programs at the same time as they call for tax cuts are irresponsible and more out of touch than ever before. The Bush/Kline “tax cuts for the wealthy” years did not result in sustained prosperity but instead have left us with a government unable to help families who [...]

Is there a military term for absent without leaving?
Republicans recently issued the Republican Principles for Ensuring Student Success in the 21st Century, which, when we look at our current educational problems, is like trying to apply a band-aid to a severed foot.
Instead of nice sounding talk, we need true leadership and decisive action.  We’re [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 ensuring good [...]

Exciting news!  The impressive Shelley Madore and the amiable Dan Powers, Democratic candidates for Minnesota’s Congressional District 2 seat, listened and responded to questions at the January 14th, 2010, Senate District 36 meeting held in Farmington, Minnesota.
It’s early in the campaign.
Join these Democrats in what will ultimately be the unseating of Congressman John Kline.  Dan [...]