Andy Brehm
Contributing Columnist
OpinionAndy Brehm has been a conservative commentator around the Twin Cities for nearly 20 years, regularly contributing to the Star Tribune’s opinion section and frequently appearing on KSTP’s “At Issue” and TPT’s “Almanac.” He’s a corporate lawyer and previously served as U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman’s press secretary. He lives in St. Paul.
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Brehm: Actually, the DFL deserves complete credit for the budgetary mess Minnesota finds itself in
Counterpoint: Republicans didn’t have a seat at the table when the DFL trifecta set the state on a fiscal collision course; but sensible cost-cutting can help get us off it.
December 22, 2024
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Brehm: Trump’s recess appointment scheme is reckless
The U.S. Senate should always provide its advice and consent on presidential nominations; it has a constitutional right and duty to thwart unfit selections.
December 4, 2024
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Brehm: Here’s one way we can help heal our divided country
Politics should never surmount friends and family; only ideologues let that happen.
November 24, 2024
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Brehm: Democrats have themselves to blame for Trump’s election
This red wave wasn’t as much about embracing Donald Trump as it was repudiating far-left progressivism.
November 6, 2024
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Brehm: This Nikki Haley Republican will be voting — with reticence — for Donald Trump and JD Vance
The Democratic ticket is simply too radical.
October 31, 2024
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Brehm: A sobering mistake by Minnesota legislators
Sober house residents should be able to choose safe, abstinence-based communities. New state regulations will make that difficult.
October 9, 2024
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Brehm: Why is this much wealth leaving Minnesota?
It’s likely due to the state’s high tax rates and unfriendly business climate, along with declining quality of life in some areas. Leaders need to address it.
September 19, 2024
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Donald Trump is losing momentum. Here’s how he could turn it around.
He needs to convince voters that his second term won’t look like the first in terms of his temperament and demeanor.
September 2, 2024
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Brehm: This Nikki Haley Republican will be voting — with reticence — for Donald Trump and JD Vance
The Democratic ticket is simply too radical.
October 31, 2024
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Brehm: A sobering mistake by Minnesota legislators
Sober house residents should be able to choose safe, abstinence-based communities. New state regulations will make that difficult.
October 9, 2024
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Brehm: Why is this much wealth leaving Minnesota?
It’s likely due to the state’s high tax rates and unfriendly business climate, along with declining quality of life in some areas. Leaders need to address it.
September 19, 2024
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Donald Trump is losing momentum. Here’s how he could turn it around.
He needs to convince voters that his second term won’t look like the first in terms of his temperament and demeanor.
September 2, 2024