Dave Thompson (radio host)

Dave Thompson (radio host)
Dave Thompson
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 36th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 4, 2011
Preceded by Pat Pariseau
Personal details
Born October 2, 1961 (1961-10-02) (age 50)
Little Falls, Minnesota
Political party Republican Party
Spouse(s) Rhonda
Children Amanda (1993), Phil (1995)
Residence Lakeville, Minnesota
Alma mater University of North Dakota
University of Minnesota Law School
Profession attorney, legislator, radio personality
Religion Evangelical Free Christian

David A. "Dave" Thompson (born October 2, 1961)[1] is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota Senate who represents District 36, which includes portions of Dakota, Goodhue, Scott and Washington counties in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area. He is also a former radio personality.[2]

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The Dave Thompson Show

Thompson hosted the The Dave Thompson Show for seven and a half years. The radio talk show aired on KSTP in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.[3] He also authored the accompanying blog "And Another Thing".[4] He was also a regular participant in the debate segment known as "Face Off" on KSTP TV's Emmy Award winning news program, "At Issue with Tom Hauser".

Thompson's show promoted generally conservative views, while rejected some aspects of neoconservatism.[citation needed] His show's content was mostly political, although he occasionally brought up sports, culture or other lighter topics. He allowed callers to become a part of the show. The show's opening theme promoted him as "an ordinary man with extraordinary insights".

Running for the Minnesota Senate

When longtime State Senator Pat Pariseau announced that she would not seek re-election in 2010, Thompson announced his candidacy for the position, gaining the outgoing senator's endorsement.[5] He subsequently received the GOP endorsement for his bid.[6] He won the November general election, garnering 63.05% of the vote to DFL Party challenger Steve Quist's 36.84%.[7]

Personal background

After spending his early years in Little Falls, Thompson moved with his mother and sister to East Grand Forks. He graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School in 1980. In 1984, he graduated from the University of North Dakota with majors in economics and political science. He received his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1987, and is a practicing attorney.[1][8] He and his wife, Rhonda, have been married since 1985. They live in Lakeville and are the parents of two children.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b Thompson, David A. "Dave", Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, Accessed November 29, 2010.
  2. ^ http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=15337
  3. ^ am1500 KSTP : Minneapolis/St. Paul | The NEW Radio Home of the Minnesota Twins
  4. ^ am1500 KSTP : Minneapolis/St. Paul | The NEW Radio Home of the Minnesota Twins
  5. ^ Facebook Page - Thompson for Senate 2010
  6. ^ Dave Thompson For Senate
  7. ^ http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20101102/ElecRslts.asp?M=LG&LD=36
  8. ^ am1500 KSTP : Minneapolis/St. Paul | The NEW Radio Home of the Minnesota Twins
  9. ^ Biography of Dave Thompson

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