Eric RinghamIf you haven’t filed your state and federal tax returns yet, you’ve only got about another week to do so. Because of how the weekend falls, the deadline this year is April 18. Today’s Question: Are your taxes fair?
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Tag: 2010 Governor’s Race
The shootings of a congresswoman, a judge and 18 others in Arizona on Saturday are a graphic reminder of the dangers of public service. Today’s Question: What can we do to make our public officials safer? Update: Commentary Editor Eric Ringham spoke with Host Tom Crann on All Things Considered about what we’ve been hearing Read more →
Each Monday leading up to Election Day, we’ve asked a question related to the race for Minnesota governor. Today’s Question: What are the three best reasons to support your candidate? Republican candidate Tom Emmer: Running for governor of Minnesota has been an honor and a privilege. It would be another great honor to serve the Read more →
Each Monday now through the election, we’ll pose a question related to the race for governor. Today’s Question: Has political spending by outside groups in this year’s campaign been a good thing? Republican candidate Tom Emmer: Independent expenditures allow individuals and others the opportunity to express and advocate for their points of view. When done Read more →
Each Monday now through the election, we’ll pose a question on an issue that’s pertinent to the race for Minnesota governor. Today’s Question: What role should a governor’s religion play in his performance in office? Independence Party candidate Tom Horner: My faith is a key part of defining who I am and the values I Read more →
Each Monday now through the election, we’ll pose a question on an issue that’s pertinent to the race for Minnesota governor. Today’s Question: What should be the public contribution to a Vikings stadium? Independence Party candidate Tom Horner: Leadership requires candidates to offer details, especially on controversial issues. I’m the only candidate to offer a Read more →
Each Monday now through the election, we’ll pose a question on an issue that’s pertinent to the race for Minnesota governor. Today’s Question: How would you like to change Minnesota’s relationship with its immigrant communities? Republican candidate Tom Emmer: The United States is a nation of immigrants, and we should be proud of the fact Read more →
Each Monday now through the election, we’ll pose a question on an issue that’s pertinent to the race for Minnesota governor. Today’s Question: Does the debate over same-sex marriage have a place in Minnesota politics? Democratic candidate Mark Dayton: Absolutely, because under the founding principles of this country, “that all men (and women) are created Read more →