The DFL Committee Chairs

These are the folks whose votes mean more than all other legislators combined: the all-powerful, virtually unbeatable seniority matrons known as the DFL Committee Chairs.

Forget about challenging their authority. Only a governor can do that. Sure - they might let an amendment or two slip past them. But The Chairs know how to make objectionable provisions disappear. (Stay tuned - BillsandVotes.com is compiling a list of the missing amendments.)

The sad truth is that most of these leadership Democrats reside in legislative districts that are immune from GOP challenges. Only highly financed DFL primary challengers with powerful connections can come close to unseating one of The Chairs.

Wanna make a difference? Cut off the body and the head will die. To take away their gavels, defeat the vulnerable rank and file Democrats who serve at the feet of The Chairs.