http://www.examiner.com/twin_cities?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:32:40 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-30060-Minneapolis-Moderate-Examiner~y2009m11d23-For-the-good-of-the-few?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics The WaPo deconstructs some of the profligate viewpoints across the Beltway regarding the new health care bill coming up for debate in the United States Senate: One member of the Democratic caucus, independent Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (Conn.), reiterated... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:13:45 GMT John Watne - Minneapolis Moderate Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30060-Minneapolis-Moderate-Examiner~y2009m11d23-For-the-good-of-the-few?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-2927-Minneapolis-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Senate-gets-the-votes-now-what?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics After much wheeling and dealing behind closed doors last week, Majority Leader Harry Reid squeaked out the necessary 60 votes on Saturday night to secure debate on a health care overhaul bill.  The legislation is scheduled to be debated after the... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:11:59 GMT Erin Haust - Minneapolis Conservative Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2927-Minneapolis-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Senate-gets-the-votes-now-what?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-30613-Minneapolis-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Will-our-elected-officials-read-their-own-bill-are-they-able-to?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics The newly proposed legislation on healthcare reform in the senate is 2,074 pages in length and will reform one sixth of the U.S. economy. The legislation will cause the largest changes to healthcare since Medicare was... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:32:38 GMT Matt Diehl - Minneapolis Libertarian Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30613-Minneapolis-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Will-our-elected-officials-read-their-own-bill-are-they-able-to?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-24915-Hennepin-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d21-60-Votes-assures-debate-on-the-Senate-Floor?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) Senate Democrats have been assured 60 votes so that debate on the Senate version of the Health Care Reform Bill can begin.  Senator Blanche Lincoln, a Democrat, succumbed to pressure and decided... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:54:50 GMT Malcolm Moore - Hennepin County Liberal Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24915-Hennepin-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d21-60-Votes-assures-debate-on-the-Senate-Floor?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-28913-Minneapolis-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Tim-Pawlentys-decision-to-drop-GMAC-only-compounds-problems-for-Minnesotans?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics Lets face it: health care reform is the primary divisive issue in America right now because everyone has an opinion and nobody has the right answer. Reform, by definition, can only improve something while removing faults and there is clearly... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:51:40 GMT Kris McKusick - Minneapolis Democrat Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28913-Minneapolis-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Tim-Pawlentys-decision-to-drop-GMAC-only-compounds-problems-for-Minnesotans?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-25587-Minneapolis-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d19-One-less-news-agency-covering-public-policy-or-a-good-thing-for-Examinercom-columnists-?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics The Associate Press (AP) put 11 reporters on the job of discrediting (fact checking) Former Governor Sarah Palin's new book, Going Rogue, prior to its official release. An interesting expenditure of journalistic talent. Or is it? The AP continues... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:38:23 GMT Connie Zabinski - Minneapolis Public Policy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25587-Minneapolis-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d19-One-less-news-agency-covering-public-policy-or-a-good-thing-for-Examinercom-columnists-?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-12465-Washington-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Big-spending-Obama-says-debt-too-large?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics President Obama, the biggest spender in world history, as attempting to reposition himself as a deficit hawk in comments made in Beijing. "It is important though to recognize if we keep on adding to the debt, even in the midst of this recovery,... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:57:57 GMT David Dick - Washington County Independent Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12465-Washington-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Big-spending-Obama-says-debt-too-large?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-16438-Minneapolis-Young-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Is-Glenn-Beck-the-new-Oprah-Winfrey?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics      Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck is known for his witty one-liners and outspoken opinions, but is now getting recognized for something else. Being called the “new Oprah Winfrey”, Beck is interviewing authors... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:32:01 GMT Sarah Friedman - Minneapolis Young Democrat Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16438-Minneapolis-Young-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Is-Glenn-Beck-the-new-Oprah-Winfrey?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-18217-Hennepin-County-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m11d15-University-of-Minnesota-should-remove-ban-on-alcohol?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics Although Minnesotans should have a lot of respect for the growth and good governance that has taken place under University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks, his recommendation to keep TCF Bank Stadium, Williams and Mariucci Arenas all alcohol-free... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:54:06 GMT Paul Hamilton - Hennepin County Democrat Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18217-Hennepin-County-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m11d15-University-of-Minnesota-should-remove-ban-on-alcohol?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-9572-Minneapolis-City-Hall-Examiner~y2009m11d13-New-center-will-help-Minneapolis-homeless-youth-with-work-housing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics Minneapolis city leaders broke ground yesterday for Nicollet Square, an innovative $9.2 million model of supportive housing and employment to help young adults transition out of homelessness or foster care to become independent and economically self-sufficient.... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:32:15 GMT Jeremy Hanson - Minneapolis City Hall Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9572-Minneapolis-City-Hall-Examiner~y2009m11d13-New-center-will-help-Minneapolis-homeless-youth-with-work-housing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-19844-Hennepin-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Sarah-Palin-ghost-writes-a-book?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics On November 7th, 2006, 114,697 people voted for Sarah Palin and with 48.33% of the vote she became governor of Alaska. Less than two years later, a completely desperate John McCain plucked her from total obscurity and expected the rest of America... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:52 GMT Bruce Anderson - Hennepin County Independent Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19844-Hennepin-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Sarah-Palin-ghost-writes-a-book?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-3253-Minneapolis-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2009m11d6-You-dont-hide-apple-pie?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics  In last week’s article “With friends like this”, I took renowned historian and gun rights activist Clayton Cramer to task for criticizing both open carry and the gay community in his... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:03:01 GMT John Pierce - Minneapolis Gun Rights Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3253-Minneapolis-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2009m11d6-You-dont-hide-apple-pie?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-11172-Minneapolis-Independent-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Healthcare--How-to-catch-Wild-Hogs?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics   Once upon a time a group of Aristocrats wanted to hunt some wild hogs roaming the country side.   Some wanted to do so for sport, some because they were unruly and often trespassed where the Aristocrats thought they ought not tread,... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:10:43 GMT Don Mashak - Minneapolis Independent Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11172-Minneapolis-Independent-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Healthcare--How-to-catch-Wild-Hogs?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-9459-Sherburne-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Down-on-the-Farm?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics Spending too much time in the city is never a good thing. Of course you get the culture, personalities, and endless restaurant options, but there is still something missing. Walking down the sidewalk and awkwardly putting your head down or taking... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:49:48 GMT Jason Kolles - Sherburne County Liberal Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9459-Sherburne-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Down-on-the-Farm?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-7789-Minneapolis-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Governor-Pawlenty-the-whole-country-is-watching?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics   Need evidence that the charge against ACORN is grade A political posturing and a means of distracting from the substance of health care reform?  Witness Minnesota Governor and oft-rumored Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:10:02 GMT Jessica Pieklo - Minneapolis Progressive Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7789-Minneapolis-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Governor-Pawlenty-the-whole-country-is-watching?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-13396-Minneapolis-Economic-Policy-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Roots-of-our-recession?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics "As several economists have noted, blaming the crisis on "greed" is like blaming plane crashes on gravity," Thomas E. Woods Jr. notes in his new book entitled "Meltdown." As our economic crisis now ostensibly hits bottom,... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:35:34 GMT Lenn Anderson - Minneapolis Economic Policy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13396-Minneapolis-Economic-Policy-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Roots-of-our-recession?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-9364-Minneapolis-Political-Satire-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Dick-Cheneys-assault-on-democracy?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics Hardly a day goes by without a new revelation of former VP Dick Cheney’s abuse of power while in office, confirming that the man was as morally and intellectually corrupt as many of us imagined. Today we learn that in 2002 Cheney wanted to send... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:21:32 GMT John Andreini - Minneapolis Political Satire Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9364-Minneapolis-Political-Satire-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Dick-Cheneys-assault-on-democracy?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-14985-Minneapolis-Foreign-Policy-Examiner~y2009m7d2-What-kind-of-place-is-Russia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics Analysis: Russia’s shadow looms over America, and her influence on the American psyche is undeniable. Years of Cold War politics forced us to reconsider and define our fundamental American values. Today Russia makes headlines as the perennial thorn... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:48:31 GMT Daniel Mark - Minneapolis Foreign Policy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14985-Minneapolis-Foreign-Policy-Examiner~y2009m7d2-What-kind-of-place-is-Russia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-9356-Minneapolis-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Bad-Policy--Relgion?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics ... Wed, 06 May 2009 09:52:16 GMT Chandler Wilson - Minneapolis Libertarian Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9356-Minneapolis-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Bad-Policy--Relgion?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-4120-Minneapolis-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Congresswoman-is-superb-at-offending?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics It happens all too often. This week Rep. Michele Bachmann said she found it "interesting" that swine flu only seems to break out under Democrat presidents. She masked the madness of her comment by saying, "I'm not blaming this on President... Fri, 01 May 2009 01:56:01 GMT Paul Crawford - Minneapolis Progressive Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4120-Minneapolis-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Congresswoman-is-superb-at-offending?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Politics