Tag Archives: Government Shutdown

Government Shut-Down Fever! Catch It!

Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:05 am by Bob Cesca

Newt Gingrich and other Republicans are once again talking about shutting down the government over the debt ceiling. You know, because it worked so well in the 1990s when it basically destroyed Gingrich’s speakership and significantly boosted President Clinton’s popularity. … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Responsibility

Posted on April 24, 2012 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

This is embarrassing. The Minnesota Republican Party, struggling with financial problems in recent months, is now facing eviction from its headquarters. Though for the moment, the party is assuring the public that it will be able to negotiate a settlement … Continue reading →

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Then They Came For Our Booze

Posted on July 13, 2011 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

The state government of Minnesota is still shut down, and the economic costs of the shutdown continue to pile up. First it was park closures and canceled fourth of July events. Now Minnesota is running out of beer! The horror! … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Minnesota’s Government Shutdown

Posted on July 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Minnesota Management and Budget spokesman John Pollard on the costs of the government shutdown taking which is still taking place in Minnesota. [...] The state is losing $1.25 million per day from lost lottery sales; $40,000 to $50,000 per week … Continue reading →

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Pawlenty: I Shut Down The Government And Won!

Posted on July 5, 2011 at 4:10 pm by JM Ashby

Rule number one in Republican primary politics (at least if your name is Tim Pawlenty) — don’t let a good government shutdown go to waste. Tim Pawlenty has a new ad up in Iowa, boasting of his performance in a … Continue reading →

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Worst Persons

Posted on July 3, 2011 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

State Representative Mary Kiffmeyer on the government shutdown taking place in Minnesota. “It’s not about revenue,” Kiffmeyer said. “It’s about a tax increase, because they want to go after those who’ve actually worked hard.” Because only millionaires work hard. Representative … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Shuts Down

Posted on July 1, 2011 at 7:05 pm by JM Ashby

Government Shutdown Fever has gripped the halls of the Minnesota statehouse. (Reuters) – Minnesota’s state government began a broad shutdown on Friday going into the July 4 holiday weekend after the Democratic governor and Republican legislative leaders failed to agree … Continue reading →

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Historic Ditch-Driving

Posted on April 9, 2011 at 7:59 am by Bob Cesca

Ezra Klein on President Obama’s pitch for the budget deal: Obama bragged about “making the largest annual spending cut in our history.” Harry Reid joined him, repeatedly calling the cuts “historic.” It fell to Boehner to give a clipped, businesslike … Continue reading →

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Reviving an Old Refrain

Posted on April 8, 2011 at 9:56 am by Bob Cesca

There’s just no way the Republicans come out on top in all of this. The president is too smart and reasonable, and so the Republicans look like foot-stomping, tantrum-throwing children. Notice the language. Boehner keeps saying “no, no, no.” Simultaneously, … Continue reading →

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The Republicans Don't Care About Deficits

Posted on April 8, 2011 at 7:22 am by Bob Cesca

It’s important to note again that the Republicans don’t care about deficits. They really don’t care whether the number is $33 billion or $60 billion. They’re only interested in two things: 1) Abortion. The latest via TPM: House Republicans want … Continue reading →

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