rumor has it he is considering doing so.

Ryback for Governor news from March 10th:

http://mnpublius.com/2009/03/coleman-rybak-sound-like-candidates/

The lede: "First off, anyone who thought that Rybak isn't running for Governor needs to rethink their opinion."

Personally I don't see his support being all that high outside of Mpls, and I wonder if most Northlanders really know what his deal is. I'm a Mpls resident and I'd definitely support him, but whether or not he can win a primary (let alone a general election) is up in the air. I guess he's got a year-and-a-half to make his case and I wish him the best.

I also wish you the best on the dinner.

RT Rybak totally blew me away at tonight's dinner. He is very smart, very progressive, he loves Minnesota -- and he sees all the possibilities for making Minny even greater place to live than it is now. If he runs for gov, I am voting for him. Keep an eye on this guy.

Ahh Calk.  I wish I was always drunk.  Wouldnt that be great.

Anywho...I thought I would chime in and let you know that the wife and I just got back from a local establishment I've noticed you talking up a bunch.  The Triple C.  We sort of went in on a whim.  My review: Eh.

The service was good.  Food.  Pretty much "Perkins".

He he.  Friends.  That's funny.

And no, I doubt I'll be going back there.  I'll stick with Hell's Kitchen, Burrito Union, and Bellisio's.

One more observation I made last night, however.  There sure were alot of SUV's in the parking lot.  And the bike rack in front was empty.  Just an observation.

On the way home I noticed no less then 4 people riding their bikes.  Either way, still doesn't explain the SUV's.

But whatever.  I really am not trying to pick a fight here.  Just offering my opinion of the place that was pretty so-so in my opinion.

You could be right.  However, I like a restaraunt where everything is good and you don't have to know some insider "secret" to get something special.  But I was in a pretty boring mood last night.  Instead of the salmon (which I probably should have tried) I got a burger.  I do take some of the blame since I ordered something so blah.  However, going to a restaraunt for the first time it's sort of good rule to get the most generic thing on the menu.  If it's impressive, you know to go nuts on future visits.  Hell's Kitchen's Bison Burger did that for me, for example.

Ouch.  A little harsh.  But ok.

Patty Jo --

I've rad Nick Coleman's columns in the Strib; I did not know he was contemplating a run for governor. I think such a candidacy might not play well outside of the TC Metro, where he's not a known entity. As for Mark Dayton, I thought he did a good job as our US Senator, but there were some impulsive things he did that are going to bite him in the butt if he runs for governor. While he may have the most traction down in the Twin Cities, that buzz has not percolated up to the Northland. I hear John Marty's name bandied about by progressives here, but I think he'd be a terrible candidate: he ran a lackluster campaign the last time he ran. And I, first and foremost, want to support a progressive candidate who can *win.* Gov. Pawlenty is a smart and charismatic guy -- we need a progressive candidate who is just as smart and charismatic to beat him and take back Minnesota.