WASHINGTON - Steve Sarvi, the Democratic candidate in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, has raised $145,000 in the latest reporting period.

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On July 7, Rep. John Kline conducted an energy tour to which only select media were invited. The tour was designed to show that John Kline is working for his constituents on energy solutions -- but as the Sarvi campaign has pointed out, Kline's record in Congress tells quite a different story.

Today's Update from the Cook Political Report: Ratings Changes in Nearly 30 Districts

by Tom Scheck, Minnesota Public Radio

July 4, 2008

As Minnesota politicians head to 4th of July parades, they're likely to get an earful from voters on high gas prices. Rising energy costs are a key issue this campaign season, and candidates are offering their ideas on how to ease the pain at the pump. But one expert says most politicians are proposing piece-meal solutions that won't fix the problem.

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) announced today their endorsement of Steve Sarvi in his candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 2.

With diverse views but shared experiences, an expanding cadre of congressional candidates is eager to help the nation

By Dennis Lien, Pioneer Press

July 4, 2008

The Iraq and Afghanistan wars linger on, but they already are producing a new generation of politicians looking to represent Minnesota in Congress.

On Sunday, June 22, Steve talked to KSTP Chief Political Reporter Tom Hauser about how his experience as an Iraq war veteran shape his views of the war and numerous other issues.

Watch the segment here.

Click here to listen to their discussion on Air America Minnesota Wed., June 4.

by James L., Swing State Project

Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 9:41 PM EDT

 

How big will 2008 be? Big enough to see a few presumed safe Republican districts painted blue in November? Anything's possible.

by Paul Demko, Minnesota Monitor

Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 12:20:59 PM