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A rare moment when a senator had to listen

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 28, 2018, 1:36 PM Sep 28, 2018
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With an insulated life, the nation’s politicians are rarely in the uncomfortable position Sen. Jeff Flake and his handlers were put in this morning after he said he’d vote to approve the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh as a U.S. Supreme Court justice.
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What if Franken resigns?

Bob CollinsBob Collins November 16, 2017, 12:24 PM Nov 16, 2017
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Politics is a tough game and Franken is spilling blood in its water right now. It’s a fair bet that sharks in both parties are moving toward it just in case. Read more →

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MN Senate, dogs, show us the path to civil politics

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 8, 2015, 7:38 AM May 8, 2015
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NPR has latched onto the biggest Minnesota controversy of the legislative session so far — eye contact.
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