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DFL challenger to Mark Olson announced; Pfeilsticker to take on Drazkowski again

November 13th, 2007 11:09 pm by DJ Danielson

With just under a year to go until the 2008 election, contenders for the Minnesota House of Representatives are lining up.

The Star Tribune is reporting today that DFLer Steve Andrews will challenge Rep. Mark Olson, R-Big Lake, for the District 16B seat.

That’s if Mean Mark isn’t victim to a primary before the general election.  Olson is infamous for a domestic saga culminating with his conviction for misdemeanor domestic assault this summer.  In addition to the conviction, he was suspended from the House GOP Caucus.

Following all of his troubles, I have to ask: why the hell isn’t this guy giving it up already?  Does he have the support of any Republican?

I guess he has the support of some as at least a few allowed themselves to be advertised for his old-fashioned family picnic in September.  To me, nothing screams “fun family time” like the combination of pork chops, a petting zoo, Sue Jeffers blowing smoke (figuratively or literally: not sure?) and a politician convicted of domestic meanness.

I wasn’t present, but I can just picture Phil Krinkie on hay ride duty and reacting to a youngster wanting to come along: “Why are we giving you subsidized transportation?! Have you ever thought about who is footing the bill?! When is ‘enough enough’ when it comes to transit?!”

Sounds like family fun indeed.  Also advertised for the picnic was Rep. Steve Drazkowski, R-Wabasha.

Speaking of the Draz (wow, do I have great transitions or what?!) learned (hopefully at least) that he will be facing Winona High School teacher Linda Pfeilsticker, DFL-Wabasha, in a rematch of August’s special election between the two.  Drazkowski came out ahead 53-47 for the 28B seat to replace departing former House Speaker Steve Sviggum.

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3 Responses to “DFL challenger to Mark Olson announced; Pfeilsticker to take on Drazkowski again”

  1. SL Drazkowski Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 2:11 am

    Apparently you have NOT been keeping track of some of the great things (meetings, appearances, and genuine concerns) for the people in district 28B. Check out the town meetings, last nights Garvinbrook meeting with the people of Stockton, and maybe his website where the explanation of just “what he has done” is apparent. His legislative site also shows his commitments via press releases etc. Gosh, I wish people would judge on merit and not party. L. P. has to go through a process known as an endorsing convention before she even becomes a candidate. (as does Rep. Drazkowski)

  2. Ollie Ox Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 10:54 am

    Whew. SL: Most of this post has to do with Mark Olson, not with Steve Drazkowski, so you rave pretty hard with slight provocation. Party on!

  3. DJ Danielson Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 11:27 am

    Indeed. Shouldn’t the Draz crew still be experiencing the…ahem…ecstasy of this year’s victory as opposed to being defensive against…nothing?

    I guess we are getting even furthur away from that, though.

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