The Daily Digest

Democrat Mark Dayton, Republican Tom Emmer and Independence Party candidate Tom Horner will meet in a MN Chamber of Commerce debate in Nisswa today. I'll post the debate audio once it's available.

Emmer's campaign confirmed last night that he won't be attending a debate hosted by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. Dayton and Horner are scheduled to attend Thursday's forum in Winona. Emmer's campaign said there was a "scheduling conflict."

Democrat Mark Dayton calls for less aggressive trackers on the campaign trail. The MNGOP rejects his plea and characterizes Dayton's plea as another example of Dayton's erratic behavior.

The Alliance for a Better Minnesota hits Emmer on his missed votes in a new ad.

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The AFL-CIO backs Dayton's bid for governor.

Horner supports the MA expansion.

Target rejects calls to donate calls to gay rights groups so the Human Rights Campaign says it will start donating to gay rights candidates.

Race for Congress

House Minority Leader John Boehner will host a fundraiser for Republican Randy Demmer on August 30th.

The Hill says Americans United, a Democratic leaning group, is running ads criticizing Republicans for wanting to privatize social security. GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann is mentioned.

DFL Rep. Tim Walz is finding calmer constituents this year.

Democrat Jim Meffert is scheduled to host a town hall forum on jobs tonight. The event will be held outside of the 3rd District.

2010 Other

The MN Supreme Court rules that Republican Secretary of State candidates Dan Severson can't use "Doc" on the ballot.

A study finds increased political spending on state judicial races. Minnesota is mentioned.

Under the Dome

Duluth hospital nurses set a strike vote.

Congress

Defense Secretary Robert Gates announces he'll retire next year.

The Department of Transportation wants seatbelts installed in new motor coach buses.

The dispute over building a mosque near the World Trade Center site is touching a nerve in Minnesota.

DFL Rep. Keith Ellison defended the mosque in an interview with Good Morning America.

Pawlenty for Prez Watch

Gov. Pawlenty appeared on Hannity last night.