Rep Kieffer is trying to create a win, win situation for herself. Her goal is for re-election, not legislating. By voting against the bill when it didn't matter (She said she would vote for the bill if she need to), she can't lose. Not saying no one else didn't do this, they did, but her action to the problem is a typical politician answer. It is a calculated move, a move she wants to exploit this Nov..We need politicians that are not always looking to the next election. This is disappointing.

At least they're voting on it now. I heard there was a plan to wait until after the election and hold a special session on the stadium.

Honestly, I have to confess that I'm a huge Vikings fan. I almost want them to just stick it to us (tax-wise) if it means keeping them here. But I'm not sure it's an either-or proposition.

One thing about this whole process is I have been able to learn a lot more about the process of our legislatures. I also watched some of the voting process and noticed Lillie does not like to vote until the end and ends up voting with the majority. Can this guy not make a decision? I also know who I will not be voting for the next round of elections. Like some, I would not care if my taxes went up to help build a new stadium. It is so much more than just saving the Vikings. It is about attracking other major sporting events, concerts, and possible political caucauses. These events help boost the economy if not one event at a time.

One question that puzzles me so is why can't we call for a public referendum for gambling? There seems to be so many people eager to ask for a referendum for spending tax money and I have no problem with that. However, why won't they offer a public referendum on the expansion of gambling. The white earth proposal seemed to make a lot of sense. I'm sure other tribes would not necessarily be thrilled that White Earth got this prime location, but why couldn't we modify the White Earth to where any tribe that wanted to be a part of this could put in their interests into a "gambling group" and split up the proceeds. In my opinion the gambling is already there and we would be able to benefit from some of it instead of just dealing with providing the social service costs. I think this should be brought up next legislative session to pay off the schools, infrastructure, healthcare, stadium, etc.

That's a good question Derek. There will be a few things like that on the ballot this fall, voter ID, gay marriage. Why not gambling?

To Edward,

Representative Kieffer has never received a donation from taxpayer's league. You can confirm this by going to the Campaign Finance Board's website.

Kiefers comments would not even escape the washing machine, whis/wash/wish/wash/ just like everything she talks about

She voted No again on the final bill. I will remember this come November

I think her position is fairly easy to understand. She ran on lower spending and voting for the bill would have gone against that. She also understood that keeping the Vikings was so important, she would have gone against thy campaign pledge to keep them here would the stadium have been in danger of failing. The vote difference being what it was, she could vote her conscience and the people still get their stadium.
I say well done and kudos. I appreciate her keeping in mind both what she promised and what she heard from constituents.

Edward, you must have missed the anti-Kieffer email blast The Taxpayers League sent out when she publicly supported Racino.