News & Opinion
Washington Post: There’s a reason why Lisa Murkowski can threaten to leave the Republicans
Lee Drutman in The Washington Post: On Friday, Sen. Lisa Murkowksi (R-Alaska) became the first Republican senator to call on President Trump to resign. “I want him out,” Murkowksi told a reporter. “He has caused enough damage.” In the same interview, Murkowksi also...
FairVote MN Blog: Statement from FairVote MN’s Executive Director on Yesterday’s Insurrection at the Capitol
Jeanne Massey, FairVote Minnesota Executive Director: Friends, Our worst fears about our democracy were realized yesterday. The horrific events, and those responsible for them, are a stain on our history and democracy itself. When elected leaders spread lies about...
Republican-Eagle: Elections should be fair to voters and candidates
Dag Knudsen in the Republican-Eagle / Pierce County Herald: Millions upon millions of dollars are spent on helping voters select the candidate that best represents their values. Yet, when the ballots are cast, the Minnesota election system creates results that...
SW News Media: It’s time to pass Ranked Choice Voting
Ali Chechem Ali in SW News Media: At first blush you may be merely frustrated that 52.5% of Shakopee voted for a progressive candidate but because of the vote-splitting spoiler effect, Republican Erik Mortenson will represent our community in St. Paul. But in truth,...
Washington Post: Next up for Never Trumpers
Jennifer Rubin in The Washington Post: The first and essential goal for Never Trumpers — the general description for the loose affiliation of former Republicans and anti-Trump Republicans who worked on behalf of President-elect Joe Biden — was accomplished with the...