Ken Tschumper

Apr 6, 2012

Some key endorsing conventions still lie ahead

In recent weeks, local party activists around Minnesota have commandeered many a school auditorium to endorse candidates for state House and Senate races.

Oct 1, 2010

Sales tax: Don’t ask, don’t tell

State House candidate Tom Heyd doesn't relish the idea of extending the state sales tax to clothing. And from what he's heard door-knocking in the conservative District 16B, voters aren't excited about it either.

Sep 29, 2010

Abortion to play low-profile but important role in some 2010 races

After decades of very public clashes between anti-abortion and abortion-rights advocates, the issue has had a notably lower profile in recent state campaigns. And ostensibly at least, 2010 is likely to continue that trend. But it hardly means that abortion politics is a forgotten matter.

Nov 5, 2008

Legislature: DFL has net gain of two seats in House, but GOP has victories to savor, as well

Most contests resolved, but Senate’s two top leaders among those still awaiting endorsement In recent weeks, local party activists around Minnesota have commandeered many a school auditorium to endorse candidates for state House and Senate races. In the immediate aftermath of redistricting, DFLers and Republicans have divided into their refigured camps to settle intraparty challenges, ...

Jun 6, 2008

Convention: GOP taking aim at DFL lead in the House

Most contests resolved, but Senate’s two top leaders among those still awaiting endorsement In recent weeks, local party activists around Minnesota have commandeered many a school auditorium to endorse candidates for state House and Senate races. In the immediate aftermath of redistricting, DFLers and Republicans have divided into their refigured camps to settle intraparty challenges, ...