Rudy Takala

Bio

Rudy Takala was a 2012 Republican National Delegate representing Minnesota. He grew up on a dairy farm and served as chairman of the state's Pine County Republicans for six years. He presently lives in Washington, D.C. and maintains his own Website at www.RTakala.com.
Francois Murad: Murders Of Christians in Syria Prove Shipping Arms There is a Bad Idea
By Rudy Takala
In the midst of Syrian turmoil, it was reported over the weekend that Al-Qaeda affiliate Jabhat Al-Nusra murdered another Christian in the country. Catholic priest Francois Murad was killed as he was attempting to set up a monastery in Gassanieh in…
Al-Qaeda Establishes Complaint Department in Syria; Encourages "Comments" About "Government Officials"
By Rudy Takala
In the most recent development stemming from Al-Qaeda's efforts to manage its protocol-challenged employees, the organization has established a complaints department in the Syrian city of Raqqa, according to a Telegraph report published on Monday.…
Laura Ingraham 2018? Jeff Flake Has Reason to Be Worried
By Rudy Takala
Speaking on her radio show last week, Laura Ingraham threatened to move to Arizona to challenge Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) for the Republican nomination in 2018. “Living up to his last name,” Ingraham said, Flake violated a promise his spokeswoman…
Apple Taxes: Apple's Democratic Leaders Wiggle Out Of the Taxes They Foist On Other Americans
By Rudy Takala
Based on Apple founder Steve Jobs’ political viewpoints, you might expect his company to be enthusiastic about paying taxes. Not only should they be happy to do that much, you might expect the company to contribute a little extra every so often due…
Bitcoin Raid: Government Tells Bitcoin Users They're Not Welcome Here
By Rudy Takala
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on TuesdayMay 14 shut down Dwolla, a mobile payment website that helped to facilitate bitcoin transactions. Bitcoin is the recently flourishing form of virtual currency that has to date largely escaped the…
9 Biggest Controversies Of Obama's Time in the National Spotlight
By Rudy Takala
With revelations this week of three scandals involving the Obama administration, it's a fitting time to reflect on the president's biggest controversies since he took the national stage. 1. IRS Crucifixions EPA official Al Armendariz famously…
Minnesota Gay Marriage: Just the First Volley in the 2014 Election Battle
By Rudy Takala
Though he was elected in 2010 by a razor-thin margin of 8,770 votes, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has aggressively pushed policies that have at times been to the left of Minnesota's voters. Since Democrats won control of both legislative chambers…
Working Families Flexibility Act: Why Are Democrats Opposing More Comp Time?
By Rudy Takala
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the Working Families Flexibility Act, which would give hourly private-sector workers the option to reject overtime pay in in favor of compensatory time off. The Senate is unlikely to take up the…
Rand Paul 2016: What Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, and Marco Rubio Have That Obama Doesn't
By Rudy Takala
Though firebrand Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was just elected to the Senate in 2012, speculation has erupted in the last week that he may be a top presidential contender in the coming cycle. He joins potential contenders Senators Rand Paul (R-Ky.)…
Simpson-Bowles Budget 2013: Barely Making a Dent in the Debt
By Rudy Takala
Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson wrote an editorial for the Washington Post on Monday, reminding readers that they have a plan to reduce the nation’s $17 trillion debt. Released on April 19, the latest edition of their proposal would reduce the…
Charlie Rangel Sues John Boehner
By Rudy Takala
On Monday afternoon, United States Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) announced he was suing six members of the House for allegedly mishandling Ethics Committee proceedings that led to his censure. The decision means that more tax dollars will need to be…