Commentary: Gingrich is right that GOP race is not over

If the goal of the primary process is simply to nominate a candidate, essentially to nominate the man or woman most likely to win in the end, then this primary season should be declared over. Clear the stage, and give it to Mitt Romney. Newt Gingrich’s promise to go the next 46 notwithstanding, you couldn’t find anyone in Vegas to give you ballpark odds on his winning. And forget about Ron Paul or Rick Santorum. They never had a chance.

Commentary: We Americans should watch politics south of the border

SAN DIEGO — Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said recently that her biggest regret from her time in the George W. Bush administration is that she didn’t focus more on our backyard.

Cartoon by Dave Granlund

Cartoon by Chris Britt

Cartoon by Dave Granlund

Editorial: This idea is a bad one: Just legislate

Minnesota legislators should learn to do their jobs and not take the easy way out with constitutional amendments, such as a supermajority requirement of a three-fifth majority for tax increases.

Letter; Protecting the right to vote

Have there been any cases of voter fraud in Minnesota? Answer — 0.009 percent. With only that tiny amount it is obviously not worth the amount of money it will take to put voter ID on the ballot. Why would anyone, specifically Sen. Joe Gimse and other Republicans, want to place it up for a vote?

commentary susan estrich newt gingrich Commentary: Why Newt Gingrich should not drop out

Here are 10 reasons why Newt Gingrich should not drop out of the Republican presidential nomination race.

commentary ruben navarrett senator rubio immigration Commentary: Florida’s Sen. Rubio does step up on immigration

Ruben Navarrette’s e-mail address is rnavarrette@wctrib.com.

Editorial: St. Cloud move is good for Stingers

Baseball in west central Minnesota benefited recently when a Willmar Stingers minority owner completed a purchase of the St. Cloud River Bats franchise in the Northwoods League.

Letter: Investments and taxes

Investment income is taxed at a lower rate because the government wants people to invest their savings (yes, this money has already been taxed at least once) in businesses of all sorts. Since the failure rate of businesses is fairly high, any investor might lose all his money at any time. Therefore, when a profit is actually made, the tax rate is lower to acknowledge the risk that was taken in earning the money.

Letter: Can’t have it both ways

This is in response to Barbara Edwards’ letter on Jan. 24. By making four appointments, Obama did get two bureaus working. The question is, was this action legal? When these appointments were made the Democratic-controlled Senate was in pro forma session, not in recess.

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Editorial: This year is now the year of the super PAC

Regardless of the outcome of the Florida Primary Tuesday, Americans are having seen an election process change with the increasing role of the super PAC spending.

Letter: E-Verify would help workers

In his recent commentary, “Rubio would be lousy VP choice for Romney,” Ruben Navarrette insinuates that support for E-Verify alienates Hispanic voters. But Hispanics support E-Verify.