Let the Free Market work?

I think that some republicans are clearly out of line when they say that the free market is supposed to work in this situation. Pure capitalism doesnt work because then you would have the strong manipulate the weak. We would create in essence a third world country. We have a modified version of capitalism that has served us well but we obviously got a way from the fundamentals. Those who say that this is seriously a market correction are seriously misinformed. There has to be some regulation of the system so that there is not manipulation.

City Councilman asked to resign

A local city councilman has been asked to resign after it was learned that he used city stationery to send offensive comments to a local business man. The two have not gotten along and this incident was just one of many. However some say that the city councilman crossed the line when he used official city email to address a constituent he did not like.

Post RNC

The Twin Cities highlighted its as the republicans nominated their candidate at the Xcel Energy Center. It was initially tamped down by Hurricane Gustav. But the show continued on Tuesday as speakers made their case for Senator John McCain. But the VP nominee Sarah Palin, governor of Alaska, stole the show as she wowed the delegates and the national television audience with her acceptance speech. Going from a small town mayor to VP candidate for the United States. Taking the United States by storm.

McCain the new standard bearer for the GOP?

That seems to be 64,ooo dollar question. Will he still be the maverick senator from Arizona that he has always been or will he tow the party line. Is he redefining what it means to be a republican. He has some very conservative viewpoints that he has always had like being pro-life. While on others he has strayed from the party. Only time will tell which direction McCain will go and more importantly whether the party is able to convince the party faithful that he is the man worth fighting for against the presumptive democratic nominee. Needless to say 2008 has turned out to be the the most electrifying elections in decades forcing political stratagies to redraw their maps in terms of how they will shape their candidates image to the public.

How will Hillary exit the stage?

The question now seems to be how will Hillary exit the stage. Will she exit gracefully or be forced out. If she wants a chance in 2012 she will bow out gracefully to Obama.

McCain the likely nominee

Senator John McCain is likely going to be the nominee at this point. He has all the momentum and endorsements flowing his way. Huckabee is still in the race but dont expect a come kid strategy. McCain is near the finish line already.
Some conservative republicans have concerns with positions that McCain has taken in the past and I can certainly empathize with them. However we certainly had the opportunity to support the conservative candidates in our party and chose not to or they ran ineffective campaigns. So this is what we have whether we like or not. Conservatives can wine and complain all they want but its not just about ideology. I wish that Romney had stayed in the race a little bit longer. This was probably our one opportunity for our voice to be heard and not to be lectured by our elected officials about who we should vote for. We are the boots on the ground and our elected officials need to be reminded of that every once in awhile.

Senate to postpone hearing for Molnau

The Senate annouced this week that they have postponed a hearing for the confirmation for Carol Molnau who is the Lt. Governor as well as the Commissioner for MNDOT. The Senate stated that they have other more important issues to get to.

Candidates provide drama for CPAC

Mitt Romney announced at CPAC on Thursday that he was suspending his presidential campaign. He stated that this campaign was never just about him and that him staying in the race would be a distraction. John McCain however came into CPAC as becoming the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party. While Huckabee remains in the race he is unlikely to be able to challenge McCain.

Will Rudy's 50 State Strategy Work?

That seems to be $60,000 question these days. While he is not the most conservative candidate this will prove to be a great strategy if he wins or a collosal failure if he loses. Rudy is counting on getting Florida's delegates.

Romney wins Michigan

In a race with no clear front runner Republicans have not decided who will lead the party after Pres. Bush. Three different candidates have won in three sepearate primaries or caucuses. South Carolina and Nevada are next. Super Tuesday February 5th could determine who the front-runner is as more than 20 states hold their primary or caucus to determine the republican nominee. The fight could however continue all the way to the convention if there is no clear front runner. Romney, Huckabee and McCain have won at least one state so far. If Fred Thompson wins South Carolina and Rudy Guiliani wins Florida it will be a wide open race for Super Tuesday.