Why I'm Running for Congress
My name is Ashwin Madia and I'm running for Congress in Minnesota-3. I wanted to write in to introduce myself and tell you who I am and why I'm running. I'm the son of Indian immigrants. My parents...
View ArticleTalking from your heart
We had a debate last night in the 3d CD in MN amongst the 3 candidates vying for the DFL nomination: me, Jim Hovland, and Terri Bonoff. I guess that it went well for me and we're getting good buzz and...
View ArticleMN-03: Update on My Campaign
I just wanted to make a quick post and update people on my campaign for Congress in MN-3 (seat being vacated by Ramstad - R, who's had it for 18 yrs, in district that went 50/50 Bush/Kerry in '04)....
View ArticleExcitement and a Rising Democratic Star: Ashwin Madia
There is a strong new face in the Democratic Party, and his name is Ashwin Madia. Running with a massive grassroots campaign he came out of no where to become the Democratic nominee in the open race...
View ArticleMN-3: Energy Smart vs Energy Dumb?
This year could be a breakthrough year to truly change the nature of dialogue and action in Washington, DC, and nationwide. One of the great realities of the 2008 campaign: there will be a tremendous...
View ArticleThe Most Winnable Seat in Minnesota
As a lifelong Minnesota Democrat, I have been embarrassed countless times by the Republican elected officials in my state over the past few years. Between Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann, we have...
View ArticleThe Minnesota Fair Map – A Counterpoint to the Current Accidental GOP...
This begins a two-part effort to suggest Congressional maps for the state of Minnesota. The second proposal will be posted tomorrow. Our current district boundaries were drawn by the courts with the...
View ArticleMinnesota: Final Prediction, Part I
Alright, here is the final edition of my Minnesota election predictions. This will be a 2-part diary like the previous editions; however the format will be slightly different. Part 1 will be every...
View ArticleMinnesota Elections 2014: Part I
This is the 2014 version of the diaries I posted in 2012, which I am very proud of my accuracy, getting every statewide race (including judicial) and congressional race correct, overestimating the...
View ArticleMinnesota Elections 2014: Final Predictions II, Statewide and Congress
This is the final 2014 prediction diary, and contains all congressional districts, as well as all statewide offices. Final rankings are listed below the write ups, with the initial ratings being shown...
View ArticleTC Kossacks Weekend Open Thread 10.22.2017: Franken, Martin and Godzilla vs....
Twin Cities Kossacks Weekend Open Thread - Oct. 22, 2017Good morning Minnesota. Welcome to the Twin Cities Kossacks Weekend Open Thread, a weekly post for all things Minnesotan. Please join us every...
View ArticleCrazy/Stupid Republican of the Day: Gary Heyer
Welcome to what is the 1006th original profile here at “Crazy/Stupid Republican of the Day”, where we’ll be profiling Gary Heyer, whose background prior to 2020 was being a GOP delegate at the 2012 RNC...
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