Posts tagged Scott Jensen

BDBB – A second interview with Dr. Scott Jensen

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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb, Becky Scherr, and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following:

  • 00:01:40 – “Small Talk” with Jeff Kolb.
  • 00:04:41 – A follow-up interview with Dr. Scott Jensen about the robust reaction to his historic interview last month on The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky.
  • 01:22:09 – A recap of the interview with Jensen.
  • 01:36:57 – Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky – Top Fast Food Restaurants.
  • 01:48:51 – Tweets (now called “posts”) of The Week.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

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BDBB – Recap of Jensen’s interview and reforming the GOP

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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following:

  • 00:02:00 – A panel discussion with former Rep. Kelly Fenton, Leslie Rosedahl, and Jill Vujovich-Laabs about Dr. Scott Jensen’s interview and reforming the Republican Party of Minnesota.
  • 01:00:02 – A critique of the roll-out of the “Suburban Solutions Caucus.”
  • 01:22:58 – A mini-version of the Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky and guests – Top Halloween Candy
  • 01:26:15 – A recap of the panel discussion.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

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BDBB – An interview with Dr. Scott Jensen

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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb, Becky Scherr, and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following:

  • 00:01:12 – An interview with Dr. Scott Jensen about his race for governor, the GOP endorsement process, the politics of abortion, and abortion policy in Minnesota.
  • 01:21:23 – A recap of the interview with Jensen.
  • 01:32:21 – “Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky” – Top Sandwiches
  • 01:51:21 – Tweets of The Week.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

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TBR – Interview with Rep. Jon Koznick

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In this episode of The Brodkorb Report, Michael Brodkorb, Becky Alery, and Todd Walker interview Rep. Jon Koznick (R) on his concerns with the legislative process at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Michael and Becky debate the removal of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Michael and Becky discuss failed Republican governor candidate Dr. Scott Jensen’s continued attempts to play the political victim.

The Brodkorb Report will return next week with a new episode.

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TBR – Lack of GOP message and MOA security

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In this episode of The Brodkorb Report, Todd Walker moderates a discussion with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Alery about the lack of Republican visibility in Minnesota. Failed Republican candidate for governor Scott Jensen is back on the campaign trail – Michael and Becky share their opinion on why this is a terrible idea.

Michael and Becky next talk about the ongoing voting in the House of Representatives to elect a new speaker. Becky shares her experience working in Washington, DC, during a previous vote for House speaker.

Michael interviews Rob Doar, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs for the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, about new security enhancements at the Mall of America. Becky and Todd give their thoughts on the interview.

The Brodkorb Report will return next week with a special edition of recording with the Minnesota DFL.

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The political malpractice of the 2022 election

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If you followed my analysis and commentary on Twitter during the election cycle, you know I’ve had many strong opinions about what I thought was going right and what I thought went wrong.

Let me begin with a reminder that I endorsed DFL-incumbent Governor Tim Walz, DFL-incumbent Secretary of State Steve Simon, Republican challenger Jim Schultz for attorney general, and Republican challenger Ryan Wilson for state auditor. In each of my posts, I explained why I endorsed these candidates.

As in previous elections this past decade, I voted for a split ticket. I still consider myself a Republican, but I think of myself as “politically homeless” because I don’t feel at home or even comfortable inside the Republican Party of today. My evolution in voting has created friction and tension between myself and my more partisan Republican friends.

I don’t vote based on party labels but on the candidate’s qualities. Unlike my past voting behavior, which was robotic and partisan, I have spent the last decade taking a more thoughtful and deliberative approach to voting.

I am not paid for my analysis and commentary, and whom I decide to vote for is based on several factors, but again, the party label is not the top factor. I do not believe that people were influenced by my endorsements or by which candidate earned my vote. Again, explaining how I voted will add more depth to my analysis and commentary. People will be able to compare my votes with my take on politics. I have opinions and beliefs, and rather than foolishly submitting a blank ballot or hiding how I vote, I am choosing to be transparent and honest.

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Why I am voting for Governor Tim Walz

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Let me explain my voting philosophy over the last ten years. Elections are about contrast; they are not held in a vacuum. I believe in the two-party system; I don’t believe in writing in candidates or voting for third-party candidates.

On Election Day, my vote will either be cast for the DFL or Republican candidate for partisan office.

As I get older, I become more of an idealist regarding government and politics. I’m less partisan than I was in the past. I still consider myself a Republican, but I think of myself as “politically homeless” because I don’t feel at home or even comfortable inside the Republican Party of today.

Aside from becoming an idealist, I’m also an eternal optimist. I’m a glass-half-full, partly sunny instead of a party cloudy person.

I don’t vote based on party labels but rather on the candidate’s qualities. Unlike my past voting behavior, which was robotic and partisan, I have spent the last decade taking a more thoughtful and deliberative approach to voting.

My evolution in voting has created friction and tension between myself and my more partisan Republican friends. I’m sure this post will generate more disagreements, but I stand by my decision.

In the race for governor between DFL-incumbent Governor Tim Walz and Republican Dr. Scott Jensen, I will be voting on Election Day for Governor Tim Walz.

If you’ve followed my analysis and commentary on social media, I’ve been clear about my concerns with the candidacy of Scott Jensen. I decided long ago that I would not be voting for Jensen.

But it was the final debate between Walz and Jensen – on October 28, 2022 – when I decided that I would vote for Walz AND that I would be public with my decision. I want to explain why.

As I listened to Walz and Jensen’s debate for the final time, I wanted to hear the closing message from both candidates.

I was struck by how many times Jensen kept bringing up COVID-19 in the debate. In a recent poll of likely issues that will influence how people will vote to come into the election, the “COVID Response” poll was at 2 percent – behind “Not Sure” at 3 percent.

Why would a candidate spend so much time in his final debate with his opponent talking about an issue that isn’t important to voters? Because it’s Jensen’s top issue.

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