Mike Franklin

Jan 13, 2012

Supporters of judicial retention elections gearing up for another push

Last year voters in Wisconsin witnessed an ugly campaign for a seat on the state’s Supreme Court between incumbent justice David Prosser and assistant attorney general JoAnne Kloppenburg. Some three dozen outside interest groups spent $4.5 million seeking to influence the outcome of the contest, according to a report by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.

Oct 8, 2010

Republicans believe they have a chance to defeat incumbent Foley

Prior to the 2004 election cycle, Sen. Leo Foley was the only DFLer representing Senate District 47. But that year Democrats took over both House seats, and they have been able to keep hold of all three posts in the suburban district ever since.

Oct 1, 2010

Emmer won MN Chamber endorsement, but Horner supporters are abundant

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Fund PAC was faced with an atypical lineup this year thanks to the candidacy of Independence Party nominee Tom Horner.

Sep 29, 2010

Republicans anxious to reverse recent DFL gains in Pawlenty’s old stomping grounds

In 2004, Jim Carlson took on first-term Republican Rep. Lynn Wardlow in House District 38B. The race was a decidedly uphill battle.

Sep 17, 2010

Poll-axed: Horner creeps up on gov field

Independence Party gubernatorial nominee Tom Horner started the week gone by looking like a candidate destined to fulfill his party's customary spoiler role in the Minnesota governor's race. By Thursday, however, Horner had:

May 19, 2010

Chamber combs through 2010 session victories and defeats

The state's largest statewide business lobby is cheering the defeat of tax increase proposals in the 2010 legislative session. The group sees more work to be done in 2011 on an array of issues like K-12 education and workers' comp policy.

Apr 30, 2010

Campaign finance disclosure rules generate opposition from GOP, business groups

Last Wednesday morning, state Reps. Ryan Winkler and Steve Simon held a press conference to unveil a proposal to overhaul the state’s campaign finance rules. They were joined by representatives from Common Cause Minnesota and the League of Women Voters of Minnesota.

Feb 17, 2010

Minnesota Chamber gets taken to task for campaign finance lawsuit

Common Cause and DFL legislators today lashed out at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce for filing a lawsuit that strikes down certain state campaign finance laws.

May 29, 2006

Minnesota chamber looking ahead to MVST referendum

Last year voters in Wisconsin witnessed an ugly campaign for a seat on the state’s Supreme Court between incumbent justice David Prosser and assistant attorney general JoAnne Kloppenburg. Some three dozen outside interest groups spent $4.5 million seeking to influence the outcome of the contest, according to a report by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. One ...

May 26, 2005

MN Chamber of Commerce members express displeasure over unfinished business

Last year voters in Wisconsin witnessed an ugly campaign for a seat on the state’s Supreme Court between incumbent justice David Prosser and assistant attorney general JoAnne Kloppenburg. Some three dozen outside interest groups spent $4.5 million seeking to influence the outcome of the contest, according to a report by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. One ...