Roose Thoughts

Obama '12: Part Two

How battles over the budget allowed Obama to reframe the debate

Aug 29 • 

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July 2025

Obama '12: Part One

The story of the greatest presidential campaign in modern American history

Jul 19 • 

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May 2025

Television Perception and Collective Memory

How television coverage warped our perception of the 1960s

May 13 • 

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November 2024

Not Even a Red Wave Could Save Them

The take aways from Minnesota's election results last Tuesday

Nov 12, 2024 • 

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Final 2024 Election Prediction: Kamala Harris Wins

Why I believe that the Vice President will prevail

Nov 4, 2024 • 

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September 2024

2024 Election Analysis: The Vice President is Favored

Why I believe Kamala Harris is more likely to cross 270 electoral votes than Donald Trump

Sep 18, 2024 • 

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April 2024

Why Paul Wellstone's Legacy Still Holds Up in 2024

How Paul Wellstone's political career still stands the test of time

Apr 16, 2024 • 

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March 2024

The Success of Minnesota's Uncommitted Campaign and What It Means

What does the strong result of this protest campaign mean for November?

Mar 6, 2024 • 

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February 2024

Ranking Potential Future DFL Leaders

My ranking on who would be the best and worst choices for a future statewide career in the North Star State

Feb 20, 2024 • 

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January 2024

What's Next for Minnesota and the DFL?

An analysis on the upcoming 2024 legislative session, elections, and potential for new leadership

Jan 6, 2024 • 

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November 2023

The Story of Governor Rudy Perpich: America's Goofiest Builder

How the child of Croatian immigrants became the Mesabi Messiah

Nov 28, 2023 • 

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October 2023

2024 Election Analysis: Why Minnesota Republicans are on Track to Flop Again

Why the Republicans Haven't Been Able to Bring it Together in the North Star State

Oct 30, 2023 • 

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