By now, much has been written regarding the Republican endorsement of Tom Emmer for governor of Minnesota, not to mention the extraordinary grace of opponent Marty Seifert. The latter's leadership, even in defeat, galvanized delegates into a unified front. This stood in stark contrast to the Democrats, whose gubernatorial endorsement battle had, one week prior, dragged into the dark of night. Remarkable as that story is, there are others from the convention which, while lower in profile, are no less noteworthy. Urban Conservatism Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek, running for re-election this year, delivered an understated and (in this writer's...