If a New Vikings Stadium on the Cusp, It’s All About Political Cover

You, I, or politicians, every decision we make comes with consequences. Good or bad, there are outcomes to what we choose to do. The big difference is, politicians are constantly being watched by the media and taxpayers for missteps. Controversial subjects are often sidestepped, and the funding of new stadiums or arenas for professional sports teams are often in that category. Whether it’s a new home for a sports team or some other topic sure to grab the headlines, what government leaders always look for is political cover, and a new home for the Minnesota Vikings is no different. It starts with constant overtures by the Los Angeles area to bring back an NFL team after the Raiders and Rams left there in 1994, leaving the market devoid of an NFL franchise since. Then, last tear the weather played its part when Minneapolis/St. Paul is pounded with a massive snowfall, which caused the Metrodome’s roof to collapse. Throw in that the Vikings lease on the Metrodome expires at the end o...