I have posted 2010 Straw Poll for Minnesota Governor's race. All you do is look at right column, there are parties of your peference then you can vote for ONE candidate.
I am not taking any sides but would like to see which candidate people want to be Governor. David Hann isn't inculded because he has dropped out of race earlier today.
Voting will end at noon on March 1.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Saturday, October 3, 2009
GOP gubernatorial hopefuls out in force
In a vibrant and fast-paced debate Friday night, Republican candidates for governor told a packed crowd why they would make the best replacement for Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
By RACHEL STASSEN-BERGER, Star Tribune
Last update: October 3, 2009
In a vibrant and fast-paced debate Friday night, Republican candidates for governor told a packed crowd about their bedrock conservative principles and why they would make the best replacement for Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
The candidates -- former state auditor Pat Anderson, environmentalist Leslie Davis, state Reps. Tom Emmer, Paul Kohls and Marty Seifert, state Sen. David Hann, Republican activist Phil Herwig and former state lawmaker Bill Haas -- emphatically agreed in answers to six dozen questions that government should be smaller, largely let people make their own decisions and should tax less.
State Sen. Michael Jungbauer was expected at the gathering but did not show, leaving his podium empty during the two-hour state Republican Party convention event.
The candidates got off some popular lines. Seifert concerning professional lobbyists: "Professionals built the Titanic and volunteers built the ark. I'll take the volunteers." Hann, concerning the root of his governing principles: "I'm a Christian." Herwig, regarding whether life begins at conception: "Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Think about it. Life was first."
Emmer drew applause from the audience by saying that photo identification should be required to vote, Kohls by saying that no public money should be spent on a new Vikings stadium and Hann by saying the state should end the ban on more nuclear power.
The event was a precursor to the convention's big draw today -- a nonbinding straw poll that could give candidates an early look at their support. The poll will give winners bragging rights, and could make losers question their continued candidacies.
After the forum, during which candidates were asked individual questions and had just one minute to respond, some delegates said that their straw-poll decisions were made more difficult.
Cindy Niesen of Minneapolis said that she came to the forum with Anderson as her personal favorite, but, "I have questions now."
Gregory O'Connor of Inver Grove Heights said that he hadn't picked a favorite: "It's a tough decision."
Pawlenty announced over the summer that he would not run for a third term.
Rachel Stassen-Berger • 651-292-0164
By RACHEL STASSEN-BERGER, Star Tribune
Last update: October 3, 2009
In a vibrant and fast-paced debate Friday night, Republican candidates for governor told a packed crowd about their bedrock conservative principles and why they would make the best replacement for Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
The candidates -- former state auditor Pat Anderson, environmentalist Leslie Davis, state Reps. Tom Emmer, Paul Kohls and Marty Seifert, state Sen. David Hann, Republican activist Phil Herwig and former state lawmaker Bill Haas -- emphatically agreed in answers to six dozen questions that government should be smaller, largely let people make their own decisions and should tax less.
State Sen. Michael Jungbauer was expected at the gathering but did not show, leaving his podium empty during the two-hour state Republican Party convention event.
The candidates got off some popular lines. Seifert concerning professional lobbyists: "Professionals built the Titanic and volunteers built the ark. I'll take the volunteers." Hann, concerning the root of his governing principles: "I'm a Christian." Herwig, regarding whether life begins at conception: "Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Think about it. Life was first."
Emmer drew applause from the audience by saying that photo identification should be required to vote, Kohls by saying that no public money should be spent on a new Vikings stadium and Hann by saying the state should end the ban on more nuclear power.
The event was a precursor to the convention's big draw today -- a nonbinding straw poll that could give candidates an early look at their support. The poll will give winners bragging rights, and could make losers question their continued candidacies.
After the forum, during which candidates were asked individual questions and had just one minute to respond, some delegates said that their straw-poll decisions were made more difficult.
Cindy Niesen of Minneapolis said that she came to the forum with Anderson as her personal favorite, but, "I have questions now."
Gregory O'Connor of Inver Grove Heights said that he hadn't picked a favorite: "It's a tough decision."
Pawlenty announced over the summer that he would not run for a third term.
Rachel Stassen-Berger • 651-292-0164
Seifert is top GOP pick for governor in straw poll
He won with 37 percent of the non-biding votes from party delegates and was followed by three others in a crowded field.
By RACHEL E. STASSEN-BERGER, Star Tribune
Last update: October 3, 2009
Minnesota Republicans were told Saturday that they are members of a brand-new party and that Rep. Marty Seifert is their early favorite to be the state's brand-new governor.
Seifert, of Marshall, who came into the race as a front-runner and has one of the most active campaigns, won 37 percent of the first-choice votes in a non-binding straw poll. Rep. Tom Emmer of Delano came in second, former state auditor Pat Anderson third and Sen. David Hann of Eden Prairie a close fourth.
The poll won't bind delegates in next year's endorsement fight, but it gave winners bragging rights and losers something to work on.
Several of the candidates who landed at the bottom said a low vote tally wouldn't sway them to leave the race. But it will make front-runners' lives a little easier.
Seifert said that donors and activists want to back a winner and that he has proved he can be that candidate. He said he's got a fundraising mailing almost all set to go out to 20,000 potential donors Tuesday -- and now he'll add in a prominent mention of his first-place straw-poll finish.
All the candidates had their chance to address the crowd at a forum Friday and in speeches Saturday. The list of contenders also includes environmentalist Leslie Davis, Rep. Paul Kohls of Victoria, Sen. Michael Jungbauer of East Bethel, Republican activist Phil Herwig and former state legislator Bill Haas. They were bested in the straw poll not just by Seifert, Emmer, Anderson and Hann, but also by votes for "none."
Delegates also heard from party officials about their party's new energy and new strategies to bring it back to power.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who appears to be gearing up for a 2012 race for president, is not running for a third term, and told GOP convention delegates it's time to pass the baton.
Pawlenty, who began by praising God, largely reprised the best lines from addresses he has given to Republicans across the country. He said the benefit of the "cash for clunkers" program is that "it's going to get many cars with Obama stickers off the road."
While the race for the 2010 governorship may not get thinner anytime soon, it may get fatter.
Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman chatted up convention-goers for a few hours and has said he would make a decision on the race in the spring. And Rep. Laura Brod, R-New Prague, has held back from entering the race for health reasons, but says she may jump in when she gets the all-clear. State Commissioner of Labor and Industry Steve Sviggum had also been considering a run.
Brian Sullivan, a gubernatorial candidate in 2002, said that he doesn't plan to get into the race.
Each received at least one vote in the poll, even though their names were not on the ballot.
Rachel E. Stassen-Berger • 651-292-0164
By RACHEL E. STASSEN-BERGER, Star Tribune
Last update: October 3, 2009
Minnesota Republicans were told Saturday that they are members of a brand-new party and that Rep. Marty Seifert is their early favorite to be the state's brand-new governor.
Seifert, of Marshall, who came into the race as a front-runner and has one of the most active campaigns, won 37 percent of the first-choice votes in a non-binding straw poll. Rep. Tom Emmer of Delano came in second, former state auditor Pat Anderson third and Sen. David Hann of Eden Prairie a close fourth.
The poll won't bind delegates in next year's endorsement fight, but it gave winners bragging rights and losers something to work on.
Several of the candidates who landed at the bottom said a low vote tally wouldn't sway them to leave the race. But it will make front-runners' lives a little easier.
Seifert said that donors and activists want to back a winner and that he has proved he can be that candidate. He said he's got a fundraising mailing almost all set to go out to 20,000 potential donors Tuesday -- and now he'll add in a prominent mention of his first-place straw-poll finish.
All the candidates had their chance to address the crowd at a forum Friday and in speeches Saturday. The list of contenders also includes environmentalist Leslie Davis, Rep. Paul Kohls of Victoria, Sen. Michael Jungbauer of East Bethel, Republican activist Phil Herwig and former state legislator Bill Haas. They were bested in the straw poll not just by Seifert, Emmer, Anderson and Hann, but also by votes for "none."
Delegates also heard from party officials about their party's new energy and new strategies to bring it back to power.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who appears to be gearing up for a 2012 race for president, is not running for a third term, and told GOP convention delegates it's time to pass the baton.
Pawlenty, who began by praising God, largely reprised the best lines from addresses he has given to Republicans across the country. He said the benefit of the "cash for clunkers" program is that "it's going to get many cars with Obama stickers off the road."
While the race for the 2010 governorship may not get thinner anytime soon, it may get fatter.
Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman chatted up convention-goers for a few hours and has said he would make a decision on the race in the spring. And Rep. Laura Brod, R-New Prague, has held back from entering the race for health reasons, but says she may jump in when she gets the all-clear. State Commissioner of Labor and Industry Steve Sviggum had also been considering a run.
Brian Sullivan, a gubernatorial candidate in 2002, said that he doesn't plan to get into the race.
Each received at least one vote in the poll, even though their names were not on the ballot.
Rachel E. Stassen-Berger • 651-292-0164
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