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Friday, November 6, 2009
Where's The Campaigning For Minneapolis Mayor?
Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs responded to the race for the mayor in Minneapolis and how this year there has been no high profile campaigns or opponents to Mayor Rybak.
"Because of Mayor Rybak's success as mayor and his political success in locking up support in the Democratic Party, has resulted in no serious big name challengers. He's basically looks like he's headed for a cakewalk," said Jacobs.
WCCO
October 28, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The Perennials
Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs thinks that many perennials run repeatedly because they believe they have a unique voice that, if they don't run, will not be represented.
"I think there are very passionate beliefs that underlie many perennials," Jacobs said.
Minnesota Daily
November 1, 2009
City Council President Barb Johnson enjoys perks of office
Polictical Scientist and director for the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs includes his reaction to Minneapolis City Council President Barb Johnson charging her campaign supporters for dry-cleaning, haircuts, cell phone, and other perks.
"The fall is when you're campaigning, not six months after when the campaign is over," says U of M political scientist Larry Jacobs. "Dry-cleaning six months later after an election, you kind of scratch your head and say, 'How's that's going to work?'"
City Pages
November 2, 2009
St. Paul To Weigh 'Ranked Choice' Voting Option
Director for the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs commented upon the election and the choice of an "instant runoff voting" amendment on the ballot in St. Paul.
"We're probably not going to have a high turnout for this election because the incumbent mayor looks pretty comfortable," said Jacobs, "And I also think we'll see a drop-off in those voting for this amendment."
WCCO
November 2, 2009
Election For St. Paul Mayor Could Be Record Low
Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs recognizes that this year may not be a high turn out for the mayor race, especially in comparison to last year's 2008 presidential election.
"We're probably not going to have a high turnout in this election," said Jacobs.
WCCO - TV
November 2, 2009
Down ticket GOP statewides lean conservative in Rockford
Director for the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs was the forum moderator in Rockford, Illinois. The forum was where statewide candidates answered questions raised by Concerned Christians for America.
One of the five questions that Jacobs asked was: "Do you support or oppose a Constitutional Amendment protecting the one-man/one-woman definition of marriage?" All three candidates said "Support."
Chicago Daily Observer
November 3, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
How does instant runoff voting work?
Director of the Election Administration Project at the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Rachel Smith offers her knowledge on how instant runoff voting works in a Minnesota Public Radio segment.
Rachel explains how there are still ovals on the voting ballot; however, that the ballot will include be a ranking system, offered in Minneapolis for the November 3rd elections. She also adds that there may still be glitches this year.
Minnesota Public Radio
November 2, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Health insurers have 'ignited the case' for regulation, Lois Quam says
In the question-and-answer session after a presentation by Lois Quam, former HealthCare Group executive, Larry Jacobs asked Quam whether she supported the opt-out public option proposed by Reid. Such a provision would allow states to decide whether or not they wanted to participate in the health-care program.
"I'd much rather have a public option that does not include opt-out," Quam said. "Having worked in health care for a long time, I've seen that some states like Minnesota do a good job (with public programs) and some states don't."
MinnPost
October 29, 2009
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Announces Scott Leitz as New Director of Child Health Policy and Advocacy
Graduate from the Humphrey Institute Scott Leitz is announced to be the new Director of Child Health Policy and Advocacy at the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.
"Scott has an exceptional background in health policy, and also understands the complexity of the legislative process," said Alan L. Goldbloom, MD, president and CEO, Children's of Minnesota. "In his new role, he will lead our efforts, in collaboration with community partners and legislators, to improve the health of children in our region and across the country."
Reuters
October 29, 2009
1-year poll shows changed views on Obama
Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Lawrence Jacobs mentions in an article about President Obama's declining support could be because some are waking up and realizing the change he once mentioned may not occur. However, he also mentions that the United States' economy is in very poor condition.
"There's a kind of realism that's taken over, that 'the change you can believe in' -- people have woken up and seen that as kind of a talking point, and I think there's some disappointment, some deflation," says Lawrence Jacobs. "On the other hand, when you take into account he's been president during the sharpest economic decline since the Great Depression, it's astounding that his support is not weaker."
USA Today
October 28, 2009
