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Title: Minnesota Republican Party v. White and the future of state judicial selection.
Author: David A. Schultz
Publication: Albany Law Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 69 Issue: 4 Page: 985(27)

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"We are the party of Sam's Club, not just the country club." These words define Tim Pawlenty as a politician. By the time he spoke them at the 2001 State Republican Convention, he was already well on his way to transforming Minnesota's political landscape. The goal was to re-brand the Republican Party with a type of "contemporary conservatism," broadening the party's base without compromising conservative values. Pawlenty accomplished his goal. He served as governor from 2002 to 2010, successfully shifting Minnesota from center-left to center-right. It's no surprise party leaders vetted him for Vice President in 2008 and continue to mention his name for national roles. J. A. McClure tells the story of Pawlenty's humble beginnings in South St. Paul, his action-packed political campaigns, his accomplished tenures in the Minnesota House and governor's office, and his prospects for a national career. Drawing from hundreds of articles and interviews, McClure presents a thorough and fair introduction to a man destined for leadership.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1896 Excerpt: ...contest, and that no candidate could count on success in advance. Governor McGill was placed in nomination by Captain Castle. Mr. Merriam by Halvor Steenerson. and Colonel Scheffer by General Jennison. The first informal ballot resulted: Merriam 158, McGill 14fl, Scheffer ll6. Oilman 17. T. R Clement 1. A second informal ballot was had. resulting: Merriam 10l, McGill 140, Scheffer ll6, Oilman I7, Clement 8. The first formal ballot was: Merriam Ui9, McGill 138, Scheffer 106, Oilman 28, Clement 8. On the third formal ballot Merriam was nominated by the following vote: Merriam 270, Scheffer 73, Oilman 101: necessary to a choice 223. The McGill forces went over to Gilman. excepting those that favored the successful candidate. Governor McGill's principal strength was in the Hennepin county delegation. Colonel Scheffer parried the Ramsey county delegation solid against Merriam. while Merriam.s original strength was gathered up in the rural counties. The platform declared in favor of the American system of protective tariff, and at the same time demanded a modification, readjustment, and reduction of tariff duties. Tt favored high license, declared hostility towards trades and all monopolistic combinations, and pledged the party to legislation to protect the producer and consumer against the evil effects of monopolies. A resolution was adopted giving a strong indorsement to Governor MeGill's administration. All the old state officials were renominated. For lieutenant governor, A. E. Rico received 384 votes to 58 for O. G. Wall. Secretary of State Hans Mattson, Treasurer Joseph Boblcter. and Attorney General Moses E. Clapp were renominated; and also Chief Justice James Gilfillan and Associate Justice L. W. Collins. There was some dissatisfaction among prominent Rep...