The Daily Digest
Many of Minnesota's largest companies are staying mum over whether they intend to give to MN Forward, a PAC that's backing Republican Tom Emmer's bid for governor. You can also find a list of whether Minnesota's Fortune 500 companies are giving to the group.
Some Target investors are pushing for a review of the political donations of Target and Best Buy.
MSNBC rejects a MoveOn.org ad that's critical of Target.
Race for Governor
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Democrat Mark Dayton and IP candidate Tom Horner debated the issues at the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities event. Republican Tom Emmer didn't attend. The Star Tribune and the Rochester Post-Bulletin have stories.
Horner will show his first TV ad today. He said earlier it will start running next week.
Gov. Pawlenty's fundraiser for Republican Tom Emmer will be held in Shorewood on Monday.
The national president of the AFL-CIO campaigned for Dayton yesterday.
A former Senate staffer for Mark Dayton writes an op-ed praising Dayton for closing his Senate office. The MNGOP has been critical of Dayton for closing his office in a recent ad. I expect she'll be in an ad at some point.
The PoliGraph says The Alliance for a Better Minnesota's ad on Emmer is true but does take some liberties.
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A GOP video has the party in hot water.
Under the Dome
Minnesota's unemployment rate is unchanged as the state gained 9,800 jobs in July.
Congress
The U.S. has assured Israel that a nuclear Iran is not imminent.
An FCC official says a Google/Verizon plan would cannibalize the internet.
The comments came before a hearing where the public raised concerns over the plans and "net neutrality" in general.
New unemployment claims jump nationally.
Pitcher Roger Clemens is charged with perjury for lying to Congress.
Minnesota's local governments are spending more to lobby the feds.
Minneapolis has spent less than a quarter of the $63 million in federal stimulus.
A poll says one-fifth of Americans think President Obama is a Muslim.
DFL Sen. Al Franken calls criticism of the New York City mosque proposal as "disgraceful."
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison is upset with a second cut in food stamps.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann is worried about a PBGC proposal.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
Gov. Pawlenty could turn down $263 million in federal funds. Pawlenty's presidential hopes may collide with the finances of the state.
Pawlenty is in Oregon today. The Fix writes that he'll also raise money tonight for a candidate in Nevada.