Election 2014
Category archives for Election 2014
Democratic Loss in the Senate Was Not Exceptional or Unexpected
Posted by Greg Laden on November 9, 2014 
I noted earlier that the Democratic losses in the House were less than expected given what usually happens during the midterms. It is harder to make such a statement with the Senate because of the lower numbers, with fewer than a tenth of the total number of elections at stake when compared to the house.…
President Obama Scores Victory in US House 2014 Election
Posted by Greg Laden on November 9, 2014 
Yes, I know, that headline sounds wrong. But I worded it carefully and I assure you it is far more correct than many other headlines we are seeing, about the “historic loss in Congress” with the 2014 election. The truth is, the party in the White House tends to lose house seats with every midterm…
Harry Potter and the 2014 Election
Posted by Greg Laden on November 5, 2014 
The Potter Metaphor Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is the first in a series of books that are metaphorical of the central theme of politics and society in the Western world. Voldemort represents purity of race and racism, the good Witches and Wizards of Hogwarts represent the struggle of self aware consensus around the…
Calling It For Rebecca Otto
Posted by Greg Laden on August 12, 2014 
I’ve spoken to a lot of Minnesota DFLer’s (that’s what we call Democrats ’round these parts) about today’s Primary, especially in relation to the auditor’s race. Rebecca Otto, who, full disclosure, I don’t know at all but whose husband is a friend and colleague, is the incumbent. Rebecca has really put a shine on the…
Minnesotans: Today is primary day
Posted by Greg Laden on August 12, 2014 
Don’t forget to go and vote in today’s primary! I for one will be voting for Rebecca Otto for auditor. She is nationally recognized as one of the best Auditors ever in the country. Rebecca Otto is the DFL endorsed candidate. The person running against her in the primary, Matt Entenza, has run a highly…
Matt Entenza’s Claim Rejected By Three Judge Panel
Posted by Greg Laden on July 25, 2014 
The 2000 election was probably won by Al Gore. But George Bush was put into office anyway. Imagine what this world would be like had Gore been ensconced in the white house? The Tea Party would probably have emerged sooner and madder, but less organized; global climate change would have become a widely accepted issue…
Why I Will Vote For Rebecca Otto, and Not Matt Entenza
Posted by Greg Laden on July 15, 2014 
How do you say “Surprise” in Norwegian? The word is “Entenza.” I am not making that up.* DFL activists and party leaders were both surprised and annoyed when perennial candidate Matt Entenza filed at the very last moment to run for Minnesota State Auditor against sitting Auditor Rebecca Otto in this year’s primary. He claimed…
Hope For Climate Change As A Key 2014 Issue
Posted by Greg Laden on February 4, 2014 
First, a word to my fellow Minnesotans. Go the the damn caucus tonight! For the rest of you, please become aware of the political process where you live and get involved. Science-oriented people, people who understand that climate change is real and important and that we need to develop a green energy economy (with our…