True voice of the people: letter to the editor by John Bristow
Posted on 19. Jul, 2010 by Letter to the Editor in Elections, Politics, State Legislature, state
Primary elections rarely attract much attention or turnout, with the occasional exception of contested Gubernatorial or Federal races. The attitude toward down-ballot contests commonly is MEGO (My Eyes Glazeth Over). This is especially true this year with the early August 10th primary. There are, however, instances where the choice is clear and greater media and [...]
Chaudhary challenge case documents
Posted on 15. Jul, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Elections, Politics, State Legislature
William J Krueger, Chair of Senate District 50 presented the Shoreview Post with documents used and produced in the Chaudhary challenge case.
Chaudhary loses challenge of revoked DFL endorsement decision
Posted on 12. Jul, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Elections, Politics, State Legislature
Yesterday, a state DFL panel of three upheld the local DFL Senate District 50 committee’s decision which revoked the DFL endorsement of Senator Satveer Chaudhary, DFL-Fridley, SD50. Brian Rice, an attorney for Sen Chaudhary indicated that Sen. Chaudhary will not pursue an appeal of this latest decision but instead will focus on the upcoming primary [...]
DFL SD50 Findings of Fact on Chaudhary revoked endorsement meeting released
Posted on 30. Jun, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Elections, State Legislature
William J Krueger, Chair of Senate District 50 issued Findings of Fact regarding the Senate District 50 Central Committee‟s decision on June 28, 2010 revoking the endorsement of Senator Satveer Chaudhary.
DFL SD50 committee votes Chaudhary out, Goodwin in
Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Elections, Politics, State Legislature, state
because every fisherman… or is that politician… knows it’s time to change presentation when voters aren’t biting…
DFL Senate District 50 endorses Barb Goodwin for Senate
Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by Release in Elections, Politics, State Legislature, state
June 28, 2010 In an unprecedented move, District 50 DFL members today revoked the party’s endorsment from State Senator Satveer Chaudhary and endorsed former State Representative Barb Goodwin for the seat due to recent questionable ethical behavior by Chaudhary. “Democrats in this district are now united behind one candidate. I am honored they chose me. [...]
SD50 to decide on Chaudhary endorsement tonight
Posted on 28. Jun, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Elections, State Legislature
The Minnesota DFL Senate District 50 committee will meet this evening at the Fridley Community Center to decide whether or not to rescind their support of Senator Satveer Chaudhary in the upcoming election. Many Committee members are upset about Chaudhary’s recent actions with an amendment that would have led to fishing regulations to improve fishing [...]
Chaudhary fighting to keep endorsement
Posted on 25. Jun, 2010 by Chris Dohman in State Legislature
A June 17 MPR NewsQ Polinaut column by Tim Pugmire reported that Senator Satveer Chaudhary SD50 contacted DFL Senate District Central Committee members trying to persuade them not to revisit the endorsement process in which Chaudhary was originally endorsed. Senator Chaudhary received much criticism over his questionable decision to request Representative David Dill, HD6A of [...]
Ethical Conduct Subcommittee to examine Chaudhary conduct today
Posted on 02. Jun, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Politics, State Legislature, state
The Minnesota Senate’s Ethical Conduct Subcommittee is meeting this morning at 10:00 AM to examine the conduct of Senator Satveer Chaudhary, SD50 and his action of requesting Representative David Dill, HD6A of Crane Lake to have a passage inserted in the outdoors bill before the conclusion of the last Legislative session. The amendment would have [...]
A stringer of reports on Chaudhary Fish Lake Reservoir gaffe
Posted on 28. May, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Bills, Politics, State Legislature, state
Bill Krueger, the DFL chair of Senate District 50 called a meeting last night to discuss the issues surrounding SD50 Senator Satveer Chaudhary’s questionable decision to request Representative David Dill, HD6A of Crane Lake to have a passage inserted in the outdoors bill before it was passed last week. The provision inserted by Rep. Dill was to help [...]
