The Daily Digest
State Rep. Marty Seifert cruised to a victory in the GOP gubernatorial straw poll. State Rep. Tom Emmer was second.
Meanwhile, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and MN House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher were the top two contenders in the DFL straw poll. MPR, the Star TrIbune, the Pi Press and AP have stories.
Smart Politics reminds us that the straw poll doesn't always determine the winner.
Emmer filed his campaign finance report.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
Gov. Pawlenty will be on MPR's Midday today at 11.
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