A Pattern Emerges. Cramer “Complained Bitterly to the White House” According to Latest Report

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As we learn more about Congressman Kevin Cramer’s behind the scenes approach to the White House, we get a more clear glimpse to his level of confidence. Last week, it was revealed Cramer called the political director at the White House and begged for more help from President Trump. I shared my take at the […]

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Cramer Begs Trump for Help Against Heitkamp

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It is not a good look for Kevin Cramer when Republican insiders leak to a conservative publication that he begged President Trump to help him more in his Senate race against Heitkamp. According to the right-leaning Washington Examiner, Cramer told the White House he was upset that the administration works with Heitkamp on major legislation. […]

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Is the Republican Party Really Sabotaging Their Own Candidates?

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The finger-pointing following the public disclosure of Will Gardner’s window-peeping past continues to escalate. Politically active North Dakotans are wondering if a reporter at the Fargo Forum dug up and uncovered this troubling past, or if someone with motivations leaked in ways to make sure it was publicly reported. Both are possible. Either way, the […]

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Questions on the Blurred Lines Between the Petroleum Conference and Election-Year Politics

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This week, the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference (WBPC) will take place in Bismarck. The conference is hosted by the North Dakota Petroleum Council, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, and the Government of Saskatchewan – Ministry of the Economy according to the event’s website. The event is a mix of education, collarboration, and promotes the […]

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What Would It Take For Hoeven To Vote Against His Party Leadership?

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What would it take for John Hoeven to vote against the wishes of his leader Mitch McConnell? The longer Hoeven serves in the Senate, the more I find myself asking that question. I’m not alone in wondering. The latest example was his vote against net neutrality. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) voted against maintaining the […]

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