IT'S OFFICIAL: SPECIAL SESSION IN OCTOBER AND POLITICAL POSTSEASON BEFORE 2011 SESSION STARTS

Its official that Governor Tim Pawlenty called on Special Session to deal with flooding that have been occurring in Southern Minnesota. It will be sometimes during between October 7-12 and it will be one day special session.

Earlier today Governor and the Legislative leaders met in private meeting to deal with the issue. Gov. Pawlenty said that he prefer to wait until he hear from the federal government regarding spending on flooding relief.

If you are hardcore fan of Minnesota State Legislature, it is your only and last chance to see all of Senators and Representatives in action before General Election because 20 or more members are not returning when they convene again for 2011 regular session. It is just like postseason for Minnesota Political junkies like myself. Last chance to watch your favorite legislators such as Satveer Chaudhary, Margret Anderson Kelliher, Tom Emmer and more in action.

It will be on webcast but being televised is questionable. The Uptake will be broadcasting the session live.

Note: If session does occur on October 7, Downtown St. Paul will be very busy with Wild VS Hurricane 11AM game at the Excel Energy Center, so best way is to take public transit because when events are occurring at State Capitol and Excel Energy Center at same time, parking is impossible to find. For Metro Transit information: Call 612-373-3777 or go on www.metrotransit.org. As for concessions and food: My employer won’t have concessions stand or Capitol cafeteria open but they do provide vending machines or you can grab a bite at Minnesota Department of Transportation cafeteria during lunch hour.

Rep. Marty Seifert's look on his days at the Capitol and prespective

Marty Seifert was speaking to Capitol Press Corps as Marty Owings of KFAI Radio and Capitol News looks on.

By Rach Eggert, Rach's Political Report

I sat down with Marty Seifert who was Minnesota House Minority Leader before he ran for Governor. He is retiring from Minnesota House of Representatives and recently lose endorsement to Tom Emmer at the Minnesota Republican State Convention.

RPR: What do you think will be the outcome of session tonight?

Seifert: Not much, and sitting around doing nothing.

RPR: What the bill do you believe that would be passed and how would you solve the budget if you were Governor?

Seifert: Not sure, unallotment ratified cuts Pawlenty recommended some shifts.

RPR: Do you think that the unallotment is legal or illegal and why?

Seifert: Legal- I agree with Justice Gileda’s dissent.

RPR: What you wish that you have done as your term is expiring as State Representative?

Seifert: More of my bills, the budget bill I outlined as Governor Candidate and all of the other stuff I outlined as Governor Candidate- welfare reform, etc.

RPR: What do you wish to recommend to new legislature next session?

Seifert: Budget balance and job growth are number one.

RPR: Do you think that the Republicans would regain control of the legislature and how have Obama administration affected the 2010 legislature?

Seifert: I think its possible. Obama is helping us big time and the enthustism is high among GOP now because of Obama.

RPR: What was best and worst part as your job when you was House Minority Leader?

Seifert: Worst part would be hiring & firing and picking resources for the candidates. The best part was meeting people and speaking to groups.

RPR: What will you miss the most about Capitol and being in the legislature?

Seifert: The People.

RPR: What advice you could give to your successor?

Seifert: Listen to constituents, serve them well, no matter what party, and vote conscience.