Larry Jacobs

Talking Points: Deadline To A Budget Deal, Tax Bill

The scheduled end of the legislative session is just two weeks from Monday and the state legislature is far from a deal on the critical issue of a budget and tax bill.

2013/05/05

Good Question: How Will Social Security Changes Affect Benefits?

More than 50 million Americans get a social security check every month. But some Democrats and liberal groups are upset about a proposed change in the way the cost of living adjustment is calculated. Making a switch could save more than $100 billion in 10 years.

2013/04/09

Bachmann Unveils New Approach At CPAC

A narrow re-election win last November has kept Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann out of the spotlight in recent months. But she got a warm welcome when she stood before the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington.

2013/03/16

Talking Points: The Impact Of The Sequester

Three days into the sequester and there are signs that many Americans are not that concerned.

2013/03/03

Public Policy Poll Gives Dayton High Approval Marks

A new poll finds Gov. Mark Dayton leading the list of possible Republicans who may challenge him in 2014.

2013/01/24

Esme’s Blog: Romney’s Minnesota Mistake?

For weeks, Humphrey Institute Professor Larry Jacobs has said Mitt Romney was making a huge mistake by not putting resources into Minnesota.

2012/11/03

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Control Of The Legislature On The Line This Election

Most attention these days is focused on the presidential campaign or statewide races. But the battle for control of the Minnesota Legislature may be the most important Election Day story.

2012/11/02

Bachmann, Graves Face Off In 2nd Debate

Michele Bachmann is calling her bid for re-election her toughest race yet. On Thursday, the congresswoman and her DFL challenger Jim Graves faced off in their second debate.

2012/11/01

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Romney Campaign Office Not Open In MN

The Romney for President campaign has not opened an office in Minnesota.

2012/10/08

Talking Points: The 1st Presidential Debate Of 2012

Looking ahead this week — one of the major stories we will be following will be the buildup to the first presidential debate Wednesday night at the University of Denver.

2012/09/30

Wisconsin Reacts To Ryan’s Nomination

Mitt Romney is trying to win Wisconsin, which hasn’t voted in a Republican Presidential nominee since 1984. He’ll have to do a lot of leg work. Representative Paul Ryan represents just one of eight congressional districts in Wisconsin.

2012/08/11

Political Science Prof Weighs In On Klobuchar Sen. Race

U.S Senator Amy Klobuchar is being challenged by Republican Kurt Bills. But Larry Jacobs, political science professor, says if there were a poll taken today, most people wouldn’t be able to name her opponent.

2012/07/08

Talking Points: Pawlenty Says ‘Look Elsewhere’ For VP

You could say former Gov. Tim Pawlenty was left at the alter four years ago when John McCain bypassed him for the No. 2 spot on the GOP ticket, choosing instead Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

2012/06/24

Talking Points: All Eyes On The Wisconsin Recall

The eyes of the nation are on Wisconsin as voters go to the polls Tuesday to vote on whether to recall Gov. Scott Walker or elect Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to fill out the rest of his term.

2012/06/03

Preview: Vikes Stadium Goes To A Vote Monday

Monday is game day for lawmakers — that’s when the House will vote on whether to help fund a new $975 million Minnesota Vikings stadium. Both sides of the issue weigh in.

2012/05/06

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