Today’s Republican State Convention at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Downtown Minneapolis is less crowded, and very quiet not the usual they had Thursday Night and yesterday. Today was all about party business and judicial endorsement that would be coming up. They did Constitutional Committee Report earlier.
Party officers gave out their report on how the party have been doing for past year.
Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson took over Platform Committee discussion.
Tom Emmer addressed the convention and the balloons dropped onto the crowd when they went wild.
Marty Seifert, Rhonda Sivarajah, and their spouses are here as well. They was out in the common area with Tom Emmer meeting delegates and convention-goers. Emmer look like a happy kid on Christmas morning with his biggest smile that most people would not normally see.
When asked about his loss from yesterday and what he is going to do, State Representative Marty Seifert said that he is OK. According to word around the convention that Marty may run for some public office because it look like he is not finished with public service. Who knows what he would do next.
Evie Axdahl spoke to the convention.
I wanted to say thank you to Communication Director Mark Drake and GOP Chairman Tony Sutton for letting me cover the Minnesota Republican State Convention.
Showing posts with label 2010 Political State Conventions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2010 Political State Conventions. Show all posts
Saturday, May 1, 2010
You can watch MN GOP Convention Live
You could watch the convention live from your home in your Jammies or just want to keep updated with what is going on right now.
MN GOP State Convention Live
MN GOP State Convention Live
Ballot result for GOP Endrosement for Governor
Here are results from Governor endorsement at yesterday’s Minnesota Republican Party State Convention in Minneapolis.
First Congressional District: Seifert 161 votes, Emmer 77 votes
Second Congressional District: Seifert 101 votes, Emmer 196 votes
Third Congressional District: Seifert 83 votes, Emmer 166 votes
Fourth Congressional District: Seifert 65 votes, Emmer 98 votes
Fifth Congressional District: Seifert 33 votes, Emmer 92 votes
Sixth Congressional District: Seifert 111 votes, Emmer 250 votes
Seventh Congressional District: Seifert 53 votes, Emmer 43 votes
Eighth Congressional District: Seifert 138 vote Emmer 95 votes
The result was: 53 percent went for Emmer on the first ballot, with nearly 43 percent for Seifert.
First Congressional District: Seifert 161 votes, Emmer 77 votes
Second Congressional District: Seifert 101 votes, Emmer 196 votes
Third Congressional District: Seifert 83 votes, Emmer 166 votes
Fourth Congressional District: Seifert 65 votes, Emmer 98 votes
Fifth Congressional District: Seifert 33 votes, Emmer 92 votes
Sixth Congressional District: Seifert 111 votes, Emmer 250 votes
Seventh Congressional District: Seifert 53 votes, Emmer 43 votes
Eighth Congressional District: Seifert 138 vote Emmer 95 votes
The result was: 53 percent went for Emmer on the first ballot, with nearly 43 percent for Seifert.
Friday, April 30, 2010
I am at MN GOP State Convention
There aare lots of people at Minneapolis Convention Center in Downtown Minneapolis. The mood are very festuve.
This morning I saw a Emmer supporter bringing pig around when I arrived to MCC. There was less people unlikely last week when I got to Duluth Entrainment Convention Center.
People was very polite and respectful to me and I wanted to say thank to Sheldon Anderson, who is Mayor of Wyoming MN/House candidate for House District 17 and Anne Neu from Chip Cravaack campaign for getting me on the floor since guest passes are all out.
Several of my co workers from the Cspitol, lobbyist and media are here as well.
My top boss, Gov. Tim Pawlenty is speaking and thanking everyone for their support and volunteering on his past campaigns. Also thanked everyone for his service as Governor.
I have been taking pictures and walking around to see whats going on.
Met children of Rhonda Siverjah who is running mate of Marty Siefert. They are very nice people.
Gonna check out all excitment when I come back from my meeting in St. Paul.
This morning I saw a Emmer supporter bringing pig around when I arrived to MCC. There was less people unlikely last week when I got to Duluth Entrainment Convention Center.
People was very polite and respectful to me and I wanted to say thank to Sheldon Anderson, who is Mayor of Wyoming MN/House candidate for House District 17 and Anne Neu from Chip Cravaack campaign for getting me on the floor since guest passes are all out.
Several of my co workers from the Cspitol, lobbyist and media are here as well.
My top boss, Gov. Tim Pawlenty is speaking and thanking everyone for their support and volunteering on his past campaigns. Also thanked everyone for his service as Governor.
I have been taking pictures and walking around to see whats going on.
Met children of Rhonda Siverjah who is running mate of Marty Siefert. They are very nice people.
Gonna check out all excitment when I come back from my meeting in St. Paul.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
2010 INDEPENDENCE PARTY STATE CONVENTION IS SET FOR MAY 8
Minnesota Independence Party Convention website
The 2010 Independence Party State Convention will be held on Saturday, May 8th at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Convention Schedule is:
•9:00-10:00am Registration
•10:00am Call to order (Proposed convention rules.)
•12:00-1:00pm - Lunch break (You must order box lunch before May 5th! Order Online!)
•1:00 pm Resume Convention Business
•4:30pm (or earlier) Adjourn
First up on the agenda will be proposed changes to the Minnesota Independence Party Constitution.
The second order of business will be to fill an open at-large position on the State Party Executive Committee. The newly elected Executive Committee member will serve until next year's convention when all at-large representatives will be up for election. If you are interested or i you have any questions please contact our State Party Director Kari Johnson-Robinson at karijohnson.robinsonip@gmail.com or 612-290-4296.
At the lunch break you are encouraged to remain on campus and meet IP candidates including our gubenatorial candidates! Please note that the only lunch available on campus will be the box lunches that must be pre-ordered by the IP. Box lunches are $10.00 each (turkey, tuna or egg salad sandwich). You can purchase your box lunch online or send a check with your order to the MNIP at PO BOX 40495, St. Paul, MN 55104. Please remember to include your sandwich selection on your check.
This is a great opportunity to make a small contribution to support the cost of this convention. Unlike the other parties, the IP remains free of special interest money and our convention is funded solely by your contribution. Consider sending an additional $5.00 with your box lunch order or make a contribution separately here.
Following lunch, we will begin consideration of candidates who are competing for the Independence Party endorsement! We will hear from canddiates for Governor first. All authorized delegates and alternates will cast their votes. Following the endorsements, the convention will adjourn.
The 2010 Independence Party State Convention will be held on Saturday, May 8th at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Convention Schedule is:
•9:00-10:00am Registration
•10:00am Call to order (Proposed convention rules.)
•12:00-1:00pm - Lunch break (You must order box lunch before May 5th! Order Online!)
•1:00 pm Resume Convention Business
•4:30pm (or earlier) Adjourn
First up on the agenda will be proposed changes to the Minnesota Independence Party Constitution.
The second order of business will be to fill an open at-large position on the State Party Executive Committee. The newly elected Executive Committee member will serve until next year's convention when all at-large representatives will be up for election. If you are interested or i you have any questions please contact our State Party Director Kari Johnson-Robinson at karijohnson.robinsonip@gmail.com or 612-290-4296.
At the lunch break you are encouraged to remain on campus and meet IP candidates including our gubenatorial candidates! Please note that the only lunch available on campus will be the box lunches that must be pre-ordered by the IP. Box lunches are $10.00 each (turkey, tuna or egg salad sandwich). You can purchase your box lunch online or send a check with your order to the MNIP at PO BOX 40495, St. Paul, MN 55104. Please remember to include your sandwich selection on your check.
This is a great opportunity to make a small contribution to support the cost of this convention. Unlike the other parties, the IP remains free of special interest money and our convention is funded solely by your contribution. Consider sending an additional $5.00 with your box lunch order or make a contribution separately here.
Following lunch, we will begin consideration of candidates who are competing for the Independence Party endorsement! We will hear from canddiates for Governor first. All authorized delegates and alternates will cast their votes. Following the endorsements, the convention will adjourn.
I will be at Minnesota Republican State Convention
I will be at Minnesota Republican State Convention tomorrow, more likely do live tweet because I am not sure if there will be wireless capabilities at the Minneapolis Convention Center due to don’t want to have similar problem when I was in Duluth last weekend when there is no wireless internet access.
I won’t be staying during whole time because in between I have to run over to St. Paul for a meeting on possible promotion at my Capitol job. I plan to be at the convention before and after the meeting.
I am putting my party line aside and be nonpartisan because I want to give fair reading to Republicans and I don’t play favorites when covering stories. I am trying to give Republicans chance to see their stories on my blog. I also do have some friends and co workers who are Republicans and they have right to enjoy the blog as well.
I also do enjoy networking with political junkies at political conventions or events so that is other reason why I am going to Minnesota Republican State Convention.
If you have Twitter, follow me at mncapitolgirl
I won’t be staying during whole time because in between I have to run over to St. Paul for a meeting on possible promotion at my Capitol job. I plan to be at the convention before and after the meeting.
I am putting my party line aside and be nonpartisan because I want to give fair reading to Republicans and I don’t play favorites when covering stories. I am trying to give Republicans chance to see their stories on my blog. I also do have some friends and co workers who are Republicans and they have right to enjoy the blog as well.
I also do enjoy networking with political junkies at political conventions or events so that is other reason why I am going to Minnesota Republican State Convention.
If you have Twitter, follow me at mncapitolgirl
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Minnesota Republican State Convention Details
Here are some details of Minnesota Republican State Convention in case if anyone are interested in going. It will be held at Minneapolis Convention Center.
State Convention Draft Agenda
Subject to Change
Thursday, April 29, 2010
6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
Presentation of Colors
National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Call to Order
Credentials Committee Report
Rules Committee Report
Credentials Committee Report
Nominating Committee Report – State Auditor
Endorsement for State Auditor
Platform Committee Report
Friday, April 30, 2010
9:00 a.m. Call to Order
National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Project Phoenix Update
Volunteer of the Year Awards
Credentials Committee Report
Nominating Committee Report – Governor
Endorsement for Governor
Continuation of Platform Committee Report
Credentials Committee Report
Nominating Committee Report – Attorney General
Endorsement for Attorney General
Nominating Committee Report – Secretary of State
Endorsement for Secretary of State
Saturday, May 1, 2010
9:00 a.m. Call to Order
National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Unity Rally
Credentials Committee Report
Local Elected Official of the Year Award
Reports from Party Officers
Judicial Elections Committee Report
Completion of the Platform Committee Report
Constitution Committee Report
Other Business
Adjournment
Convention business, including any committee report and reports from Party Officers, may be considered at any time in the
course of the Convention where any lapse in the agenda or delay for the counting of votes permits.
Reports by Party Officers and speeches by congressional candidates, House Minority Leader Kurt Zellers, Senate Minority Leader
Dave Senjem, Congressman John Kline, Congressman Erik Paulsen, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, Governor Tim Pawlenty
and other distinguished guests will be inserted into the Convention at the discretion of the Convention Co-chairs per the rules
Minnesota Republican State Convention Website
State Convention Draft Agenda
Subject to Change
Thursday, April 29, 2010
6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
Presentation of Colors
National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Call to Order
Credentials Committee Report
Rules Committee Report
Credentials Committee Report
Nominating Committee Report – State Auditor
Endorsement for State Auditor
Platform Committee Report
Friday, April 30, 2010
9:00 a.m. Call to Order
National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Project Phoenix Update
Volunteer of the Year Awards
Credentials Committee Report
Nominating Committee Report – Governor
Endorsement for Governor
Continuation of Platform Committee Report
Credentials Committee Report
Nominating Committee Report – Attorney General
Endorsement for Attorney General
Nominating Committee Report – Secretary of State
Endorsement for Secretary of State
Saturday, May 1, 2010
9:00 a.m. Call to Order
National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Unity Rally
Credentials Committee Report
Local Elected Official of the Year Award
Reports from Party Officers
Judicial Elections Committee Report
Completion of the Platform Committee Report
Constitution Committee Report
Other Business
Adjournment
Convention business, including any committee report and reports from Party Officers, may be considered at any time in the
course of the Convention where any lapse in the agenda or delay for the counting of votes permits.
Reports by Party Officers and speeches by congressional candidates, House Minority Leader Kurt Zellers, Senate Minority Leader
Dave Senjem, Congressman John Kline, Congressman Erik Paulsen, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, Governor Tim Pawlenty
and other distinguished guests will be inserted into the Convention at the discretion of the Convention Co-chairs per the rules
Minnesota Republican State Convention Website
Saturday, September 26, 2009
DFL moves party convention from June to April
Source: KARE 11
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota DFL Party says it will hold next year's state convention two months earlier than previously scheduled, moving it to the week before the state GOP convention.
The DFL said Saturday its convention will be in Duluth from April 23-25, instead of in June as previously planned.
The state Republican convention is slated to run from April 29 to May 1 in Minneapolis.
DFL Chair Brian Melendez says the party's decision to move its convention up two months will make its endorsed candidate even more competitive.
He says DFLers will have more time to rally behind their candidate, which will help the party build momentum for the general election.
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota DFL Party says it will hold next year's state convention two months earlier than previously scheduled, moving it to the week before the state GOP convention.
The DFL said Saturday its convention will be in Duluth from April 23-25, instead of in June as previously planned.
The state Republican convention is slated to run from April 29 to May 1 in Minneapolis.
DFL Chair Brian Melendez says the party's decision to move its convention up two months will make its endorsed candidate even more competitive.
He says DFLers will have more time to rally behind their candidate, which will help the party build momentum for the general election.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
GOP to endorse choice for governor in Minneapolis next year
Pioneer Press
Updated: 08/24/2009
Just as they did in the last governor's race, Minnesota Republicans will gather in Minneapolis next year to endorse a candidate for the state's top office.
State GOP Chairman Tony Sutton said Monday that the late-April event will be at the Minneapolis Convention Center. That is more than a month before the traditional state convention season.
Republicans met there in 2006 when Gov. Tim Pawlenty was endorsed for his second and final term. At least nine Republicans are vying for the party nod.
Democrats will gather in Duluth for their three-day state convention beginning June 4
— Associated Press
Updated: 08/24/2009
Just as they did in the last governor's race, Minnesota Republicans will gather in Minneapolis next year to endorse a candidate for the state's top office.
State GOP Chairman Tony Sutton said Monday that the late-April event will be at the Minneapolis Convention Center. That is more than a month before the traditional state convention season.
Republicans met there in 2006 when Gov. Tim Pawlenty was endorsed for his second and final term. At least nine Republicans are vying for the party nod.
Democrats will gather in Duluth for their three-day state convention beginning June 4
— Associated Press
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