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Dayton's chief of staff Tina Smith: Bridge-builder with a hammer

Article by: Baird Helgeson , Star Tribune
Updated: March 16, 2013 - 7:26 AM

Tina Smith, “every Republican’s favorite Democrat,” moves easily among business leaders and DFL elite.

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ginny6Mar. 15, 1310:24 PM

"On a glorious summer day in 2010, Smith and Dayton dined outside at the Common Roots Café on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis" +++++++ Yay, Common Roots! Fantastic place, fantastic food.

ginny6Mar. 15, 1310:28 PM

Mayor of Minneapolis? Gimme a break. No one knows what she stands for.

groover6Mar. 15, 1311:42 PM

Another typical Strib DFL "Puff article." You would think she is the next Amy K.

donethatMar. 16, 13 6:23 AM

Good grief, haven't we advanced beyond the constant physical description of women in news articles. . ."About 5-foot-5, Smith is rail thin, with wispy blonde hair and an easy, contagious laugh." For shame, Stribble.

SwiftBoatMar. 16, 13 8:16 AM

I thought Alida Messinger called the shots?

Jakein08Mar. 16, 13 8:21 AM

It appears from the negtive comments that some folks are intimidated by a successful woman who is skilled at working across party lines.

LynnellMar. 16, 13 8:35 AM

Run, Tina, run!!!! Run for Minneapolis mayor!

ginny6Mar. 16, 13 9:55 AM

"Tina Smith, “every Republican’s favorite Democrat,” moves easily among business leaders and DFL elite." ++++++++ She can move among business leaders and the elite. What about the rank and file, average person? That's who populates the city of Minneapolis. If this is a democracy, we should not be run by the "elites."

thunderMar. 16, 1310:17 AM

Ginny, do you really believe that the rank and file, average person has much of voice at the Capitol or in City Hall? It has become more about the Bemjamins.

pustule2Mar. 16, 1310:33 AM

Government of, by, and for the richest people, on public display with no shame whatsoever. Thanks Star Tribune.

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