Schier Postulates Time Minnesota Will Be One Senator Shy
Steven Schier, the Dorothy H. and Edward C. Congdon Professor of Political Science, spoke with the Star Tribune about the time that Minnesota may go with only one U.S. Senator as the recount between Republican incumbant Norm Coleman and Democratic challenger Al Franken drags into January. “I think it matters more in January ’09 more than it would in [another] year because the Democratic Congress is planning on getting more active.” he said. “There will be all sorts of major initiatives. It’s an unusually consequential [moment] for Minnesota.” The entire article is available on the Star Tribune website.
Steven Schier, the Dorothy H. and Edward C. Congdon Professor of Political Science, spoke with the Star Tribune about the time that Minnesota may go with only one U.S. Senator as the recount between Republican incumbant Norm Coleman and Democratic challenger Al Franken drags into January. “I think it matters more in January ’09 more than it would in [another] year because the Democratic Congress is planning on getting more active.” he said. “There will be all sorts of major initiatives. It’s an unusually consequential [moment] for Minnesota.” The entire article is available on the Star Tribune website.