There are no doubt a variety of reasons for this decline, but many Alaskans are embarrassed — not just by her, but for our state and for ourselves. What’s with the smug posturing, recently adopted fake Minnesota accent, and that gosh-darn-it hockey mom pitch? Maybe it plays well in Peoria (and presumably Duluth), but it’s all an act. ~ Nick Jans, Salon.com
Hey! Check the polls, Nick – the schtick is not resonating in Duluth, or anywhere in Minnesota.
To paraphrase David’s comment on Minnesotanitis: They remember being the lone state tipping for Mondale in 1984.
Minnesotans see through an act. Or actor.
