Humphrey Institute In the Newstag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//46132009-11-06T17:08:25ZMovable Type 4.25HumphreyInstituteInTheNewshttp://feedburner.google.comWhere's The Campaigning For Minneapolis Mayor?tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2025162009-11-06T16:56:40Z2009-11-06T17:08:25ZDirector of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs responded to the race for the mayor in Minneapolis and how this year there has been no high profile campaigns or opponents to Mayor Rybak.
Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs responded to the race for the mayor in Minneapolis and how this year there has been no high profile campaigns or opponents to Mayor Rybak.
"Because of Mayor Rybak's success as mayor and his political success in locking up support in the Democratic Party, has resulted in no serious big name challengers. He's basically looks like he's headed for a cakewalk," said Jacobs.
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WCCO October 28, 2009
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The Perennialstag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2021262009-11-04T18:41:38Z2009-11-04T19:02:38ZDirector of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs thinks that many perennials run repeatedly because they believe they have a unique voice that, if they don't run, will not be represented.
Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs thinks that many perennials run repeatedly because they believe they have a unique voice that, if they don't run, will not be represented.
"I think there are very passionate beliefs that underlie many perennials," Jacobs said.
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Minnesota Daily November 1, 2009
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City Council President Barb Johnson enjoys perks of officetag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2021172009-11-04T18:22:27Z2009-11-04T18:41:00ZPolictical Scientist and director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs includes his reaction to Minneapolis City Council President Barb Johnson charging her campaign supporters for dry-cleaning, haircuts, cell phone, and other perks.
Polictical Scientist and director for the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs includes his reaction to Minneapolis City Council President Barb Johnson charging her campaign supporters for dry-cleaning, haircuts, cell phone, and other perks.
"The fall is when you're campaigning, not six months after when the campaign is over," says U of M political scientist Larry Jacobs. "Dry-cleaning six months later after an election, you kind of scratch your head and say, 'How's that's going to work?'"
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City Pages November 2, 2009
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St. Paul To Weigh 'Ranked Choice' Voting Optiontag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2021032009-11-04T18:07:49Z2009-11-04T18:21:19ZDirector for the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs commented upon the election and the choice of an "instant runoff voting" amendment on the ballot in St. Paul.
Director for the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs commented upon the election and the choice of an "instant runoff voting" amendment on the ballot in St. Paul.
"We're probably not going to have a high turnout for this election because the incumbent mayor looks pretty comfortable," said Jacobs, "And I also think we'll see a drop-off in those voting for this amendment."
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WCCO November 2, 2009
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Election For St. Paul Mayor Could Be Record Lowtag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2025422009-11-04T17:55:48Z2009-11-06T18:30:37ZDirector of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs recognizes that this year may not be a high turn out for the mayor race, especially in comparison to last year's 2008 presidential election.
Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs recognizes that this year may not be a high turn out for the mayor race, especially in comparison to last year's 2008 presidential election.
"We're probably not going to have a high turnout in this election," said Jacobs.
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WCCO - TV November 2, 2009
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Down ticket GOP statewides lean conservative in Rockfordtag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2020652009-11-04T17:19:29Z2009-11-04T17:34:11ZDirector for the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs was the forum moderator in Rockford, Illinois.
Director for the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs was the forum moderator in Rockford, Illinois. The forum was where statewide candidates answered questions raised by Concerned Christians for America.
One of the five questions that Jacobs asked was: "Do you support or oppose a Constitutional Amendment protecting the one-man/one-woman definition of marriage?" All three candidates said "Support."
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Chicago Daily Observer November 3, 2009
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How does instant runoff voting work?tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2020982009-11-03T17:43:09Z2009-11-04T18:06:49ZDirector of the Election Administration Project at the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Rachel Smith offers her knowledge on how instant runoff voting works in a Minnesota Public Radio segment.
Director of the Election Administration Project at the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Rachel Smith offers her knowledge on how instant runoff voting works in a Minnesota Public Radio segment.
Rachel explains how there are still ovals on the voting ballot; however, that the ballot will include be a ranking system, offered in Minneapolis for the November 3rd elections. She also adds that there may still be glitches this year.
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Minnesota Public Radio November 2, 2009
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Health insurers have 'ignited the case' for regulation, Lois Quam saystag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2021342009-10-30T18:11:25Z2009-11-04T19:26:26ZIn the question-and-answer session after a presentation by Lois Quam, former HealthCare Group executive, Larry Jacobs asked Quam whether she supported the opt-out public option proposed by Reid.
In the question-and-answer session after a presentation by Lois Quam, former HealthCare Group executive, Larry Jacobs asked Quam whether she supported the opt-out public option proposed by Reid. Such a provision would allow states to decide whether or not they wanted to participate in the health-care program.
"I'd much rather have a public option that does not include opt-out," Quam said. "Having worked in health care for a long time, I've seen that some states like Minnesota do a good job (with public programs) and some states don't."
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MinnPost October 29, 2009
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Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Announces Scott Leitz as New Director of Child Health Policy and Advocacytag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2021302009-10-30T18:02:53Z2009-11-04T19:10:56ZGraduate from the Humphrey Institute Scott Leitz is announced to be the new Director of Child Health Policy and Advocacy at the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.
Graduate from the Humphrey Institute Scott Leitz is announced to be the new Director of Child Health Policy and Advocacy at the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.
"Scott has an exceptional background in health policy, and also understands
the complexity of the legislative process," said Alan L. Goldbloom, MD,
president and CEO, Children's of Minnesota. "In his new role, he will lead our
efforts, in collaboration with community partners and legislators, to improve
the health of children in our region and across the country."
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Reuters October 29, 2009
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1-year poll shows changed views on Obamatag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2025202009-10-30T16:10:20Z2009-11-06T17:21:47ZDirector of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Lawrence Jacobs mentions in an article about President Obama's declining support could be about some waking up and realizing the change he once mentioned may not occur.
Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Lawrence Jacobs mentions in an article about President Obama's declining support could be because some are waking up and realizing the change he once mentioned may not occur. However, he also mentions that the United States' economy is in very poor condition.
"There's a kind of realism that's taken over, that 'the change you can believe in' -- people have woken up and seen that as kind of a talking point, and I think there's some disappointment, some deflation," says Lawrence Jacobs. "On the other hand, when you take into account he's been president during the sharpest economic decline since the Great Depression, it's astounding that his support is not weaker."
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USA Today October 28, 2009
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Steering committee to plan U's academic futuretag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2025152009-10-30T15:35:35Z2009-11-06T16:54:20ZHumphrey Senior Fellow Jay Kiedrowski served on the initial task force, called Financing the Future Task Force.
Humphrey Senior Fellow Jay Kiedrowski served on the initial task force, called Financing the Future Task Force. The new task force is a continum of it and is called "Sustaining Excellence Steering Committee." It has been set up by President Bob Bruininks to determine which activities merit increased investment, which can afford cuts, and which should be eliminated.
Kiedrowski also said it is important to have a "cross-section."
"In some ways, I represented that cross-section -- I'm not a dean, I'm just a faculty member. While I was there because of my past expertise, I also knew how it might impact parts of the University," Kiedrowski said.
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MN Daily October 28, 2009
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A few jabs made at Anoka Technical College candidate forum tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2025072009-10-30T15:26:43Z2009-11-06T16:34:59ZProfessor Steve Kelly spoke of teaching a class on government budgeting and perhaps inviting a well known someone to attend.
Professor Steve Kelly spoke of teaching a class on government budgeting and perhaps inviting a well known someone to attend.
"I thought about inviting Tim Pawlenty to the class. But I concluded that he didn't [meet] the prerequisites for it. And I really hate to flunk students," said Kelley.
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HometownSource Blogs October 28, 2009
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Minnesota facing both political and budget crises, U political scientist saystag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2020802009-10-28T16:35:00Z2009-11-04T17:41:53ZDirector for the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs discusses how a major political crisis in Minnesota is leading to an economic crisis in regard to the state's budget.
Director for the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Larry Jacobs discusses how a major political crisis in Minnesota is leading to an economic crisis in regard to the state's budget.
A down economy, evaporating stimulus money, differing political priorities and an upcoming gubernatorial election are only adding to the state's budget-balancing problems, Jacobs said.
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MinnPost October 27, 2009
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Head Strong: GOP needs new primary process, and fasttag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.1998752009-10-26T15:41:37Z2009-10-26T16:34:14ZDirector of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Lawrence Jacobs points to changes instituted in the 1970s as a turning point in the way primary elections were contested. Responsibility for choosing nominees, he said, was transferred from party officials to the voters.
Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Lawrence Jacobs points to changes instituted in the 1970s as a turning point in the way primary elections were contested. Responsibility for choosing nominees, he said, was transferred from party officials to the voters.
"Frankly, it doesn't matter if Iowa and New Hampshire go first - which certainly have moderate elements - or if it's Georgia and Florida and those states go first," he said. "It's the fact that in each of those states you tend to get this narrow segment of party activists driving the process."
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Philadelphia Inquirer October 25, 2009
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Obama administration's foreign aid job left opentag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/hhhevent/news//4613.2002892009-10-26T15:06:43Z2009-10-28T15:25:42ZHumphrey Dean and Professor J. Brian Atwood commented on President Obama and his Secretary of State Hilary Clinton not placing someone within the top foreign assistance post on the United States Agency for International Development.
Humphrey Dean and Professor J. Brian Atwood commented on President Obama and his Secretary of State Hilary Clinton not placing someone within the top foreign assistance post on the United States Agency for International Development. It is nine months into the president's term and still there is no representation at the table for America's overseas aid.
Not having a strong USAID leader at the table for those sessions is "undercutting your international development voice," said J. Brian Atwood.