Comments on: BREAKING: CONGRESSMAN JIM RAMSTAD TO RETIRE #2 | Analysis http://mnpublius.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/ Tracking Minnesota Politics Since 2005 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:37:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dave g http://mnpublius.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7056 Dave g Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:29:51 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7056 Who would democrats most like to see win the GOP Primary for this district? Who would democrats most like to see win the GOP Primary for this district?

]]> By: Rebecca Utz http://mnpublius.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7055 Rebecca Utz Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:05:31 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7055 I have been holding this in ever since David Gaither named me Deputy Chief of Staff. Gaither is a philanderer and promised me that promotion from being his executive assistant to being Deputy Chief of Staff. Two weeks later, the Governor figured out I had no experience other than providing sexual favors to David Gaither and the Governoor demoted me. When I stopped having sex with David Gaither, he stopped being an advocate for me and my job and I was forced to leave before he got fired. I was everyone to know what kind of evil, sexual miscreant David Gaither is so he's precluded from even being considered for higher office. His wife didn't deserve Gaither's unfaithfulness, and neither did I. I want the voters of Minnesota to be spared the same sort of disappointment. It's like a weight has just been lifted from my shoulders as I wrote this. Thank you, Rebecca Utz I have been holding this in ever since David Gaither named me Deputy Chief of Staff. Gaither is a philanderer and promised me that promotion from being his executive assistant to being Deputy Chief of Staff. Two weeks later, the Governor figured out I had no experience other than providing sexual favors to David Gaither and the Governoor demoted me.

When I stopped having sex with David Gaither, he stopped being an advocate for me and my job and I was forced to leave before he got fired. I was everyone to know what kind of evil, sexual miscreant David Gaither is so he’s precluded from even being considered for higher office. His wife didn’t deserve Gaither’s unfaithfulness, and neither did I. I want the voters of Minnesota to be spared the same sort of disappointment.

It’s like a weight has just been lifted from my shoulders as I wrote this.

Thank you,
Rebecca Utz

]]> By: Democratic Convention Party Political Local Advertising Presidential Campaigns » Blog Archive » MN-03: Big retirement http://mnpublius.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7054 Democratic Convention Party Political Local Advertising Presidential Campaigns » Blog Archive » MN-03: Big retirement Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:18:30 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7054 [...] Publius has the early rundown, complete with the names of possible candidates on both sides: First of all, this is anyone's [...] […] Publius has the early rundown, complete with the names of possible candidates on both sides: First of all, this is anyone’s […]

]]> By: Sharpner http://mnpublius.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7053 Sharpner Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:43:06 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7053 Melissa Hortman is 47B, not 43B. And she did turn 47B blue in 2004, defeating Stephanie Olsen. Melissa Hortman is 47B, not 43B. And she did turn 47B blue in 2004, defeating Stephanie Olsen.

]]> By: Nitro http://mnpublius.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7044 Nitro Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:10:17 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7044 Why are good, moderate Republicans like Jim Ramstad, (who would by the way make a great Governor), jumping ship? Does he see the writing on the wall? He's bailing rather than switching parties, but that's just my speculation. Anyone sane will get off a boat before it sinks. JUMP! Why are good, moderate Republicans like Jim Ramstad, (who would by the way make a great Governor), jumping ship?

Does he see the writing on the wall? He’s bailing rather than switching parties, but that’s just my speculation.

Anyone sane will get off a boat before it sinks. JUMP!

]]> By: Phoenix Woman http://mnpublius.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7052 Phoenix Woman Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:00:26 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7052 Andy Luger, definitely. Keep Buck Humphrey and Judi Dutcher away from this seat. (And keep Ted Mondale away from it, while you're at it.) Andy Luger, definitely. Keep Buck Humphrey and Judi Dutcher away from this seat. (And keep Ted Mondale away from it, while you’re at it.)

]]> By: CB http://mnpublius.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7051 CB Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:26:06 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7051 Melissa Hortman is not the 43B state rep. And, nothing against her, but the guy who turned 43B blue is Rep. John Benson. He took on Ron Abrams in '04 and narrowly lost a race NO ONE thought he had a chance in hell of winning. Then he returned to punch out an 8 point win in '06. Benson for the US House!!! Melissa Hortman is not the 43B state rep. And, nothing against her, but the guy who turned 43B blue is Rep. John Benson. He took on Ron Abrams in ‘04 and narrowly lost a race NO ONE thought he had a chance in hell of winning. Then he returned to punch out an 8 point win in ‘06. Benson for the US House!!!

]]> By: Daniel http://mnpublius.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7050 Daniel Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:03:10 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7050 Republicans had enough things to worry about without this (Check out these <a href="http://www.campaigndiaries.com/houserankings" rel="nofollow">House Ratings</a>). This is truly too much for them. Republicans had enough things to worry about without this (Check out these House Ratings). This is truly too much for them.

]]> By: MN-03: Big retirement - Rep. Jim Ramstad | Washington DC,Politics,Events,Attractions,News http://mnpublius.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7049 MN-03: Big retirement - Rep. Jim Ramstad | Washington DC,Politics,Events,Attractions,News Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:23:43 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7049 [...] Publius has the early rundown, total with the names of possible candidates on both sides: First of all, that is anyone's seat [...] […] Publius has the early rundown, total with the names of possible candidates on both sides: First of all, that is anyone’s seat […]

]]> By: Disco http://mnpublius.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7048 Disco Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:16:35 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/09/breaking-congressman-jim-ramstad-to-retire-2-analysis/#comment-7048 Judi Dutcher? No way in hell. I don't want anyone associated with Mike Hatch's spectacular failure to run. Let's get someone fresh. Judi Dutcher? No way in hell. I don’t want anyone associated with Mike Hatch’s spectacular failure to run. Let’s get someone fresh.

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