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The blog of Hamline University professor David Schultz

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Do the Math: Part II (Emmer's Strategy)

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A few people called me to ask if there was a math formula to calculate the actual number of ballots that would have to be pulled to allow Em...
Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Do the Math: Why Emmer Can’t Win Even If He Got His Way with Reconciliation

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There were no surprises in the rejection on Monday of Emmer ’s petition before the Minnesota Supreme Court demanding reconciliation to take ...
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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Politics and Law: The Real Issues Behind the Minnesota Gubernatorial GOP Recount Challenge

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Alexis DeTocqueville once stated in Democracy in America: “There is hardly a political question in the United States which does not sooner ...
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

My Upcoming Video Chat- Online 'Seats' Available!

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Keep Monday night open! I am going to offer an hour-long interactive video/audio chat with the public regarding the 2010 elections and offer...
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Monday, November 8, 2010

Explaining Election 2010 Part III: Recount Mischief and Dayton’s Opportunity

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Politics is about power–getting it, exercising it, and holding on to it. This explains the intensity of campaigns and of strategy in govern...
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Saturday, November 6, 2010

Explaining the Election 2010 Part II: How and Why Dayton (Apparently) Won

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Unless the recount reverses it, Mark Dayton is Minnesota’s next governor and the first DFLer to win since Perpich in 1986. Contrary to asse...
Thursday, November 4, 2010

Explaining Election 2010 Part I: Obama's Errors

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Why did the Democrats lose on Tuesday? Explanations will range from the election being a referendum on Obama, Obamacare, and perhaps the ec...
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Professor in the political science department at Hamline University where he teaches classes in American politics, public policy and administration, and ethics. Schultz holds an appointment at the University of Minnesota law school and teaches election law, state constitutional law, and professional responsibility. He has authored/edited 30 books, 12 legal treatises, and more than 100 articles on topics including civil service reform, election law, eminent domain, constitutional law, public policy, legal and political theory, and the media and politics. In addition to 25+ years teaching, he has worked in government as a director of code enforcement and for a community action agency as an economic and housing planner.
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