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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Republicans face problems with optimism
Their party faces a $1.3 million debt, ideological differences and lingering questions about a sex scandal, and Republicans leaving their state convention Saturday both acknowledged the problems and...
Posted on 5/20/12 at 7:39 AM
THE VIEW FROM THE EDGE OF TOWN America's Job Problem Solved by Americans
I have been watching most of the republican debates on television. They make me cry...then laugh...then cry again. It is quite obvious the wealthy candidates (they all are) on stage look upon most ...
Posted on 1/24/12 at 12:09 PM
THE NEW FORTY "FLOTUS"
I received an email the other day from Barack. The subject line read, "FLOTUS" - which caused me to say, "What the hell is that?" I am, after all, in a field that is fairly acronym savvy so I consider...
Posted on 1/16/12 at 8:05 AM
THE FLENSBURGER FILES 2012: The Year of Reckoning
If there is a year where judgement day will take place, where our actions of the past will determine our fate in the future and where justice will be served once and for all, this year is it and for ...
Posted on 1/4/12 at 7:12 AM
Tanya Stebbins, Coleharbor, N.D. letter: GOP extremism does party a disservice 
Tanya Stebbins of Colebarbor writes in about the North Dakota Republican party.
By Tanya Stebbins , March 31, 2013
GEORGE WILL: Recipe emerges for America’s conservative revival
Barack Obama — with the lowest approval rating of any re-elected president when inaugurated since the Second World War — has a contradictory agenda certain to stimulate a conservative revival.
By George Will , January 27, 2013
Politics dominates Minnesota news in 2012
Two Minnesota Republicans failed to make it onto the presidential ticket. Voters rejected efforts to enshrine in the state constitution a gay marriage ban and a requirement for presenting photo IDs at polling places. And Democrats took control of both houses of the Legislature for the first time since 1990 as politics dominated Minnesota's news scene in 2012.
By Steve Karnowski , December 30, 2012
Over the fiscal cliff: Soft or hard landing?
A look at why it's so hard for Republicans and Democrats to compromise on urgent matters of taxes and spending, and what happens if they fail to meet their deadline.
By Connie Cass , December 29, 2012
Many single women, a key bloc, are avoiding GOP
Sara Stevenson spends her working hours surrounded by Republicans, namely the married men who work alongside her in a Denver oil and gas firm company. But after hours and on weekends, she usually spends her time with other single women, and there's not a Republican in sight among the bunch.
By Nicolas Riccardi , December 15, 2012
Minn. Republicans to look ahead after 2012 losses
After their party surrendered statehouse control last month, Minnesota Republicans leaders are gathering to assess how the party can rebound in time for a high-stakes 2014 campaign.
By Associated Press , December 08, 2012
Douglas Hiney Jr., Grand Forks, letter: Humbled GOP must follow Obama’s lead
The first test is the extension of tax cuts for all Americans making under $250,000. The president has made it very clear he and the Senate are ready to make that happen.
It’s time for House Republicans, including North Dakota’s newly elected Rep. Kevin Cramer, to do the will of the people and pass the legislation.
By Douglas Hiney Jr. , November 11, 2012
GOP asks 'why' and 'where do we go from here'
Having lost the popular vote in five of the last six presidential elections, Republicans plunged Wednesday into an intense period of self-examination, blame-setting and testy debate over whether their party needs serious change or just some minor tweaks.
By Charles Babington , November 07, 2012
Mary Adams, Grand Forks, letter: Carlson grossly shortchanges Democrats
House Speaker Carlson describes the differences between the two parties, but he lists only positive traits for the Republicans and negative ones for the Democrats.
By Mary Adams , November 03, 2012
Richard Shafer, Grand Forks, letter: GOP rule hurts North Dakota
Forum Communications’ centralized endorsement system is both regrettable and virtually monopolistic. It controls about 60 percent of state’s newspapers.
Plus, endorsing Republicans so overwhlemingly just isn’t good for Grand Forks and surrounding communities.
By Richard Shafer , October 31, 2012
Marlene Kouba, Regent, N.D., letter: GOP has answer for Democrat-caused woes
If voters like things the way they are, they should vote Democrat. If not, they should vote Republican.
By Marlene Kouba , October 24, 2012
Perry Ostmo, Sharon, N.D., letter: As GOP knows, tax cuts mostly help the rich
Who is representing whom? Democrats represent the people. Republicans represent themselves.
By Perry Ostmo , October 17, 2012
Eastwood talks about convention chat with chair
Clint Eastwood said the idea to use an empty seat as a prop at the Republican National Convention was a spur-of-the-moment decision when someone backstage asked if he wanted to sit down.
By Associated Press , September 07, 2012
A subdued start for GOP convention as Isaac surges
Republicans staged a remarkably subdued opening to Mitt Romney's national convention Monday in the midst of a turbulent election year, mindful about uncorking a glittery political celebration as Tropical Storm Isaac surged menacingly toward New Orleans and the northern Gulf Coast.
By David Espo , August 27, 2012
Rep. Jerry Kelsh, Rutland, N.D,.letter: Time to throw out N.D. Republicans
It’s time to do what happened in the 1980’s — clean out the dead wood in the “Tower of Shame,” and for the good of North Dakota and its people, restore a balance of power as well as the checks and balances it brings for good government.
By Rep. Jerry Kelsh , August 02, 2012
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