Politics Behind Pot Polling

Public polling is often difficult to come by in North Dakota politics. Yet, today housed on the front page of the Fargo Forum is a poll result on recreational marijuana. The poll was conducted by Odney Advertising. Why did Odney choose to make this public? Perhaps to deter people from getting out to vote. Who […]

Heitkamp Endorsed by National Border Patrol Council

The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) has endorsed Senator Heidi Heitkamp in her bid for re-election against Congressman Kevin Cramer. In 2016, the NBPC had endorsed candidate Donald Trump for President. This latest endorsement seems to discredit the coordinated effort from Cramer’s campaign and his allies to paint Heitkamp as weak on border security and […]

Carslon Continues Abusing Power with NDSU

After a legislative session full of vindictive behavior towards NDSU, House Majority Leader Al Carlson continues to abuse his power with the university. This time, his antics are for purely political purposes. He’s trying to get reelected. Carlson is hoping people will forget how he has treated the university over the years. Perhaps he believes […]

Misleading Claims at “Set the Record Straight” Press Conference

Yesterday NDGOP candidates and officials attempted to “set the record straight” on their actions regarding health care. The attempt took place at a press conference in Bismarck. Reading the reports from journalists in attendance, there were quite a few misleading claims made by Kevin Cramer, Kelly Armstrong, Wayne Stenehjem, and Jon Godfread. In other words, […]

Cramer Could be Using a Loophole to Skirt Reporting

Public officials and candidates are required to file financial disclosures. Requirements vary from office to office on what needs to be reported. As Congressman Kevin Cramer is seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate, he may be using a loophole to skirt the reporting requirements of his assets on his personal financial disclosure. The Senate […]