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November 19, 2012

A description of LeftMN’s new commenting system

by Tony Petrangelo
Mary Franson - Bob Cunniff

Mary Franson – Bob Cunniff outcome even less certain now

November 19, 2012

The unofficial results of the November 6th elections currently have avatar of mumpsimus Mary Franson clinging to a one vote lead over challenger Bob Cunniff in the Minnesota House district 8B race. As I discussed previously, a one vote lead is a tenuous position to be in with a recount looming. Well, that analysis may all be […]

by Tony Petrangelo
LeftMN Radio Hour

LeftMN Radio Hour 11-18

November 18, 2012

This week we talk with Kenza Hadj-Moussa about the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless and upcoming legislative session

by Tony Petrangelo

We have them right where we want them!

November 18, 2012

Now, says Katherine Kersten, the Republicans must press their advantage

by Steve Timmer

Bradlee’s Littlest Army

November 17, 2012

Turning children into spambots for Jesus

by Steve Timmer
Chris Kluwe at Vote No

The Weekly Wrap 11-16

November 16, 2012

The fallout from the election continues unabated

by Tony Petrangelo

Taxing Harry and Louise

November 15, 2012

Buddy, can you spare $11.50?

by Steve Timmer
Bruce Vogel

It wasn’t me, it was the Independence Party’s fault!

November 14, 2012

This quote, from soon to be former Representative Bruce Vogel, is priceless: Fourteen hundred and 57 votes. Not a lot, but more than what the margin of victory was. If you’re wondering what the 1,457 number he’s talking about refers to, it’s the number of votes cast for Independence party candidate Zachary Liebl. And Vogel […]

by Tony Petrangelo

Where the religious right came from

November 13, 2012

Hint: it wasn’t abortion

by Steve Timmer
MNUnited Victory Party

Marriage Equality for Minnesota Now!

November 12, 2012

Sign the petition and tell the Governor and Legislature

by Aaron Klemz
Minnesota State Capitol

With 2012 in the books, a look at some 2014 battlegrounds

November 12, 2012

After two years in the minority in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature, the Democratic Farmer-Labor party is now back in charge. Prior to Tuesdays election, and until the new legislature is actually sworn in, the GOP controlled the Senate 37-30 and the House 72-62. Come January the DFL will have a 39-28 Senate majority and a […]

by Tony Petrangelo
LeftMN Radio Hour

LeftMN Radio Hour 11-11

November 11, 2012

This week on the big show we talk with David Nir from DailyKos Elections about the national results

by Tony Petrangelo