Comments on: Minnesotans uninterested in Pawlenty for prez http://mnpublius.com/2009/09/minnesotans-uninterested-in-pawlenty-for-prez/ Tracking Minnesota Politics Since 2005 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:34:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: lojasmo http://mnpublius.com/2009/09/minnesotans-uninterested-in-pawlenty-for-prez/#comment-45034 lojasmo Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:57:11 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=6798#comment-45034 The poll you cite was rigged. The questions asked regarding each candidate were DIFFERENT. SUSA used normal methodology. The results are as follows: <a href="http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=606e3a0e-c481-4485-94ee-a77e2f5ad56b" target="_blank">http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g...</a> Do you approve or disapprove of the job Tim Pawlenty is doing as Governor? Approve: 45 percent Disapprove: 52 percent Do you approve or disapprove of the job Al Franken is doing as United States Senator? Approve: 49 percent Disapprove: 44 percent The poll you cite was rigged. The questions asked regarding each candidate were DIFFERENT.

SUSA used normal methodology. The results are as follows:

http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g...

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Tim Pawlenty is doing as Governor?

Approve: 45 percent
Disapprove: 52 percent

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Al Franken is doing as United States Senator?

Approve: 49 percent
Disapprove: 44 percent

]]> By: Silence Dogood http://mnpublius.com/2009/09/minnesotans-uninterested-in-pawlenty-for-prez/#comment-44723 Silence Dogood Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:27:03 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=6798#comment-44723 -In Eagan, she constantly fought for fancy palaces, like the new community center, that takes tons of tax money to subsidize it each year. In fact, she helped place the ballot question on for a very, very odd time of the year, avoiding higher turnout and rejection by the voters. Another quote from the article: Unlike her fellow Eaganite, Governor Tim Pawlenty, she refused to sign a “no tax” pledge during the 2002 campaign. “I’m very fiscally conservative, but there are certain things a community needs to do to create community. Especially in suburbia,” she says. When Awada was a suburban mayor, those things included controversial levies and bonding to acquire property for parks and to build recreational facilities. She often found herself at odds with Eagan’s anti-tax Republicans. Read the article above and figure this out for yourself. Pat Anderson has no credibility questioning anyone's Republican credentials. -In Eagan, she constantly fought for fancy palaces, like the new community center, that takes tons of tax money to subsidize it each year. In fact, she helped place the ballot question on for a very, very odd time of the year, avoiding higher turnout and rejection by the voters. Another quote from the article: Unlike her fellow Eaganite, Governor Tim Pawlenty, she refused to sign a “no tax” pledge during the 2002 campaign. “I’m very fiscally conservative, but there are certain things a community needs to do to create community. Especially in suburbia,” she says. When Awada was a suburban mayor, those things included controversial levies and bonding to acquire property for parks and to build recreational facilities. She often found herself at odds with Eagan’s anti-tax Republicans.

Read the article above and figure this out for yourself. Pat Anderson has no credibility questioning anyone's Republican credentials.

]]> By: Silence Dogood http://mnpublius.com/2009/09/minnesotans-uninterested-in-pawlenty-for-prez/#comment-44722 Silence Dogood Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:26:52 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=6798#comment-44722 I find it interesting that Pat Anderson is leveling charges against Marty Seifert insinuating that he somehow doesn't support the Republican platform. If you look at this article about her <a href="http://www.secretsofthecity.com/magazine/reporting/features/real-pat-awada" target="_blank">http://www.secretsofthecity.com/magazine/reportin...</a> , it's pretty clear that Pat Anderson is the one with explaining to do. -She supported pro-abortion, anti-free trader Ross Perot over the Republican nominee for President, George HW Bush in 1992. This is shocking to say the least and she freely admits throwing our Republican President under the bus for a 3rd party candidate! -She strongly opposed drilling in ANWR! This is a very important issue for energy policy and in our platform! She said energy should "all be solar and wind." Here's a quote from the article: "But unlike other Republicans who furtively oppose drilling in ANWR, Awada is willing to take her opposition one step further. “If I was President Bush, the first thing I’d do is I’d announce that we would become self-sufficient on solar and wind.” I find it interesting that Pat Anderson is leveling charges against Marty Seifert insinuating that he somehow doesn't support the Republican platform. If you look at this article about her http://www.secretsofthecity.com/magazine/reportin... , it's pretty clear that Pat Anderson is the one with explaining to do.

-She supported pro-abortion, anti-free trader Ross Perot over the Republican nominee for President, George HW Bush in 1992. This is shocking to say the least and she freely admits throwing our Republican President under the bus for a 3rd party candidate!

-She strongly opposed drilling in ANWR! This is a very important issue for energy policy and in our platform! She said energy should "all be solar and wind." Here's a quote from the article: "But unlike other Republicans who furtively oppose drilling in ANWR, Awada is willing to take her opposition one step further. “If I was President Bush, the first thing I’d do is I’d announce that we would become self-sufficient on solar and wind.”

]]> By: Mr Tom http://mnpublius.com/2009/09/minnesotans-uninterested-in-pawlenty-for-prez/#comment-44709 Mr Tom Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:30:56 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=6798#comment-44709 I think there are a couple of big reasons for Minnesotans' reluctance to have Pawlenty on the national stage. During the last seven years, Minnesota has fallen in every econonic measure against the other 49 states. I even heard on MPR last week that Minnesota has fallen from first to third in the nation in the percentage of people with health insurance. This is an embarrassment; while the rest of the nation has fallen on hard times, Minnesota has fallen further faster. Another big reason is the unallotment. This shows true despotism. People can cast blame where they will - and the DFL legislature deserves its share - but the unallotment is an act of one man steadfastly gripping his toys. Imagine that attitude at work on a national scale with international repercussions. Sounds like a previous administration... I think there are a couple of big reasons for Minnesotans' reluctance to have Pawlenty on the national stage. During the last seven years, Minnesota has fallen in every econonic measure against the other 49 states. I even heard on MPR last week that Minnesota has fallen from first to third in the nation in the percentage of people with health insurance. This is an embarrassment; while the rest of the nation has fallen on hard times, Minnesota has fallen further faster.

Another big reason is the unallotment. This shows true despotism. People can cast blame where they will - and the DFL legislature deserves its share - but the unallotment is an act of one man steadfastly gripping his toys. Imagine that attitude at work on a national scale with international repercussions. Sounds like a previous administration…

]]> By: Amuseinc http://mnpublius.com/2009/09/minnesotans-uninterested-in-pawlenty-for-prez/#comment-44707 Amuseinc Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:21:18 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=6798#comment-44707 I think the interesting part of this poll is the Homer aspect (as in a sports fan). I'd love to see Minnesota have a favorite son President. As is we are sort of the Vice Presidential State but no cigar for the Big Dog position... reminds me of the Vikings. So even with typical Minnesotan pride of place, lack of a presidential winner and favorite son shining light, 55% of Minnesotans want no part of his candidacy. I think we just saw the kiss of political death once his GOP presidential competitors see that. Beyond the never-ending Bridge fall down references they will make, the argument could be made that the guy can't even carry his own state which has only a middling amount of electoral college votes anyway. This is the Great White Hope of the Republican Party? A bunch of whackjob Southerners are going to get excited about this stiff? They are the ones who will determine the GOP candidate. With that in mind... RUN TIMMY RUN. Give it all you got... did he take lessons in being an opportunist from Norm? I think the interesting part of this poll is the Homer aspect (as in a sports fan). I'd love to see Minnesota have a favorite son President. As is we are sort of the Vice Presidential State but no cigar for the Big Dog position… reminds me of the Vikings. So even with typical Minnesotan pride of place, lack of a presidential winner and favorite son shining light, 55% of Minnesotans want no part of his candidacy.

I think we just saw the kiss of political death once his GOP presidential competitors see that. Beyond the never-ending Bridge fall down references they will make, the argument could be made that the guy can't even carry his own state which has only a middling amount of electoral college votes anyway. This is the Great White Hope of the Republican Party? A bunch of whackjob Southerners are going to get excited about this stiff? They are the ones who will determine the GOP candidate.

With that in mind… RUN TIMMY RUN. Give it all you got… did he take lessons in being an opportunist from Norm?

]]> By: NorthernMNer http://mnpublius.com/2009/09/minnesotans-uninterested-in-pawlenty-for-prez/#comment-44706 NorthernMNer Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:24:46 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=6798#comment-44706 I think the confusion is based on two polls the Star Tribune published, not an interpretation error. I think the confusion is based on two polls the Star Tribune published, not an interpretation error.

]]> By: lojasmo http://mnpublius.com/2009/09/minnesotans-uninterested-in-pawlenty-for-prez/#comment-44704 lojasmo Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:01:00 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=6798#comment-44704 According to DtM 49=55 if a republican is having approval polled, and 60=50 if a Democrat is being polled. It's t3h new math. According to DtM 49=55 if a republican is having approval polled, and 60=50 if a Democrat is being polled. It's t3h new math.

]]> By: NorthernMNer http://mnpublius.com/2009/09/minnesotans-uninterested-in-pawlenty-for-prez/#comment-44705 NorthernMNer Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:09 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=6798#comment-44705 The poll you cite was undertaken by Rasmussen and published 9/21 with a margin of error of 4.5 points. The poll I included was undertaken by the Star Tribune and published on 9/29. The Tribune utilized Princeton Survey Research Associates International and had a margin of error of 4.1 points. Without any more knowledge of methodology, I cannot say which is a more accurate snapshot. The poll you cite was undertaken by Rasmussen and published 9/21 with a margin of error of 4.5 points. The poll I included was undertaken by the Star Tribune and published on 9/29. The Tribune utilized Princeton Survey Research Associates International and had a margin of error of 4.1 points. Without any more knowledge of methodology, I cannot say which is a more accurate snapshot.

]]> By: DantheMan http://mnpublius.com/2009/09/minnesotans-uninterested-in-pawlenty-for-prez/#comment-44703 DantheMan Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:57:21 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=6798#comment-44703 Oh, and I was comparing job approval with job approval, so those two metrics are analogous. Granted, that wasn't the subject of the original post. Oh, and I was comparing job approval with job approval, so those two metrics are analogous. Granted, that wasn't the subject of the original post.

]]> By: DantheMan http://mnpublius.com/2009/09/minnesotans-uninterested-in-pawlenty-for-prez/#comment-44702 DantheMan Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:56:22 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=6798#comment-44702 Sorry - was simply trying to put the figure in context. When you see T-Paw's 56% approval from last week compared to Klobuchar or Franken, it then has some meaning. The other way I could put it in context, I guess, is by showing trend, and his job approval is near is 1-year highs right now. With that said, I believe T-Paw would have a better chance of becoming President if he maintains the Centrist tendencies he has shown over hte past 6 years. Sorry - was simply trying to put the figure in context. When you see T-Paw's 56% approval from last week compared to Klobuchar or Franken, it then has some meaning. The other way I could put it in context, I guess, is by showing trend, and his job approval is near is 1-year highs right now.

With that said, I believe T-Paw would have a better chance of becoming President if he maintains the Centrist tendencies he has shown over hte past 6 years.

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