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“Lizard People” invade MN Senate Recount

December 19, 2008 by admin Political Comedy No Comments


Review of challenged ballots in the recount for the MN seat for US Senate brings some welcome comic relief in the name of write-in candidates on challenged ballots: Lizard People and Flying Spaghetti Monster, with a little Frankenstin [sic] for good measure.

EDIT: Chuck Olsen

PRODUCTION: Mike McIntee

VIDEO: Noah Kunin

McCain Arrives For The RNC in Minneapolis-R Rated Version

August 29, 2008 by admin Political Comedy No Comments


(Beware, this contains naughty language!) With no fanfare “John McCain” has arrived at the site of the Republican National Convention. The UpTake’s Ken Avidor followed the Senator around and got an exclusive interview on the low-tech way McCain will use to announce his Vice Presidential choice.

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Latest DC

Obama Addresses Nation On End Of Combat In Iraq

Seven And A Half Years Later, Iraq Combat Is Over

President Obama calls an end to combat from the same desk President Bush started it all 7 1/2 years ago.

President Obama Speaks With Troops At Fort Bliss In El Paso, Texas

Obama To Troops: Tonight’s Speech “Not A Victory Lap”

Visit to Fort Bliss from the Commander-in-chief.

Obama on end of combat in Iraq - Weekly address

Excerpts From Tonight’s Obama Speech

Address live on The UpTake tonight at 7pm CT.

National Guard In Tucson, Arizona  Preparing For Border Patrol

US National Guard On Arizona/Mexico Border

The first of 532 National Guard troops are set to begin their mission in the southern Arizona desert

President Obama Talks About The Economy

Obama To Senate Republicans: Stop Holding Jobs Bill Hostage

Obama to talk about economy.

Vice President Joe Biden

Vice President Biden In Iraq For End Of Combat Ceremony

According to the White House, Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Iraq to participate in a Change of Command and Change of Mission Ceremony, fulfilling the commitment made by the President in his first month in office. A White House press release says this is the Vice President’s sixth …

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Replay-Obama Will Fight For New Orleans “Until The Job Is Done”

From Xavier University, New Orleans, Louisiana at 2pm CT.

Obama on end of combat in Iraq - Weekly address

Obama On Iraq-”The War Is Ending”

Obama says a grateful nation must pay tribute to all who have served in Iraq.

President Obama talks about corporate political spending

President Obama to Deliver Back to School Speech September 14

Last year right wing groups complained even before the President spoke.

Vice President Joe Biden

Biden To Boehner: “We’ve seen This Movie Before…We Know How It Turns Out”

Biden rejects call for millionaire tax cut.

Latest MN

Latest MN

Michael Brodkorb, MN GOP Deputy Party Chair

Former Blogger Brodkorb Tries To Ignore Blogger’s Questions

Pointed questions agitate MN GOP Deputy Party Chair

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Replay-Build Your Own MN State Budget

Mayors Release Budget Simulator That Allows Candidates for Governor, Public To Outline Key Priorities and Show How They Would Balance The Budget

Condoms On A Stick At State Fair

Condoms on a Stick at The State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair claims over 50 items on a stick at the 2010 Fair. Most are edible, some are informative and some defy classification.

Keith Ellison and Betty McCollum At State Fair

Seniors Benefit From New Health Care Act Say Ellison And McCollum

5th CD Rep Keith Ellison and 4th CD Betty McCollum lead off the discussion about senior health care benefits.

Senator Al Franken At AM950 State Fair Booth

Franken: Gov. Pawlenty “Misrepresenting” Health Care Reform Law

“Even members of the Pawlenty administration thank me.” Sen. Franken on health care reform passage.

Rep Thomas Huntley Responds To Pawlenty "Obamacare" Order

DFL-Pawlenty Order On “Obamacare” May Be Illegal

“Obamacare” is generally considered an offensive political term.

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty

Governor Pawlenty Says No To $850,000 In Federal Grants

“This is just more evidence the Governor has lost interest in being our Governor.” – Representative Erin Murphy

Minneapolis Anti War Protesters Denied Permit for DNC

Anti War Protestors Plan Ahead – And Are Denied

Minneapolis gives hazy reasons for protest permit denial.

State Fair Protesters At Pawlenty Radio Show

Protesters At State Fair Love Governor Pawlenty’s Insurance Decision – NOT!

Governor doesn’t understand the message.

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty

Pawlenty May Accept Federal Medicaid Dollars

Gov. Pawlenty says state budget deficit just a bureaucratic creation.

MN Governor Debate Video & Transcripts

Debate Central

Captioned Debates From The UpTake

Closed Captioned MN Gubernatorial Debates From The UpTake

30 Aug 2010

Read the words as the candidates debate!

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Replay:MN Governor Candidates Debate At General Mills

26 Aug 2010

Business is the topic for the three candidates for Minnesota Governor

MN Governor Infrastructure Debate

Replay: MN Governor Candidates Debate On Infrastructure

24 Aug 2010

Debate number #6

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MN Governor Candidates Agree- Pawlenty’s JOBZ A Failure

24 Aug 2010

Business Issues in Minnesota are Covered at the MN Governor Candidates’ Forum at the University of St. Thomas.

The chair Tom Emmer never sat in at the Gubernatorial Debate in Winona

Replay: Governor Candidate Debate In Winona

19 Aug 2010

Complete transcript of the Gubernatorial debate.

Chamber Of Commerce MN Governor Candidates Debate In Nisswa MN

A buttoned-down debate at the Chamber of Commerce

17 Aug 2010

Debate #3 is up north!

Dayton, Emmer, and Horner at Game Fair Debate

Replay:MN Governor Debate Round 2 At Game Fair

14 Aug 2010

Tom Emmer and Mark Dayton debate. Tom Horner tries to get a word in edgewise.

Mark Dayton, Tom Emmer and Tom Horner

Transcript:Dayton, Emmer, Horner Debate On TPT

13 Aug 2010

Governor candidates first post-primary debate.

Full Video:Final Debate-MN DFL Governor Candidates

8 Aug 2010

Minnesota Public Radio News hosts the final DFL Gubernatorial Debate at The Fitzgerald Theater. MPR’s Gary Eichten moderates the debate between the three Democratic candidates for governor: Mark Dayton, Matt Entenza and Margaret Anderson Kelliher. This is the candidates’ final debate before the August 10 DFL primary. To replay our …

Replay: MN Governor Candidates Debate At Farm Fest

3 Aug 2010

Appearing at today’s Farmfest Minnesota Gubernatorial debate are the three party endorsed candidates: Tom Emmer (Republican) Margaret Anderson Kelliher (Democratic Farmer Labor) and Tom Horner (Independence Party). Also participating are their opponents in the August 10th primary, Mark Dayton (Democratic Farmer Labor), Matt Entenza (Democratic Farmer Labor) and Rob Hahn …

DFL Governor Candidates Debate Replay

29 Jul 2010

Watch live streaming video from theuptake at livestream.com DFL endorsed candidate for Governor Margaret Anderson Kelliher debated her two opponents for the August 10th primary Friday night in Mankato, MN.  This is a video replay of the debate between Kelliher, Mark Dayton and Matt Entenza.    To read the live …

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