2018 election
This week in campaign coverage: guv tours, ‘wacky positions,’ and CD8 polling, MinnPost
Political campaigns: Let’s not live for the gaffes and the ‘gotchas’, Star Tribune
Pawlenty stiff-arms Johnson in race for governor, MPR
Jeff Johnson: I want Trump’s backing, MPR
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Federal report says State DHS ‘lacks routine oversight’ over adult care centers, KSTP Continue reading “In the Know: June 15, 2018”
2018 Minnesota Elections:
This week in campaign coverage: guv tours, ‘wacky positions,’ and CD8 polling, MINNPOST
Supreme Court strikes down law banning political clothing at polls, Politico
2018 National Elections:
This new poll about Ohio’s 2018 election should worry Republicans, Cincinnati Enquirer
Who won and lost in the Nevada Primary Election, KTNV Las Vegas
Attorney General Candidate Matt Pelikan:
Matt Pelikan thinks he has a solid shot, Minnesota Lawyer Continue reading “In the Know: June 14, 2018”
2018 Minnesota Elections:
The curse of public service: Nolan discusses surprising bid for lt. Gov., Brainerd Dispatch
2018 National Elections:
Dems flip heavy Trump district in Wisconsin, The Hill
Trump critic Mark Sanford falls in South Carolina GOP primary, CNN
Corey Stewart, Confederate symbols defender, wins GOP senate nomination in Virginia Senate race, CNN
Rosen, Heller faceoff set for November in Nevada Senate race, Washington Post
Maine voters choose to keep new ranked-choice system, WTOP
4 winners and 3 losers from the June 12 primary elections, Vox
Cuomo ahead of Nixon by 35 points in latest Siena poll, Politico Continue reading “In the Know: June 13, 2018”
2018 Minnesota Elections:
Two DFL Gov. Candidates Campaign in Duluth, WDIO
State Sen. Bobby Joe Champion suspends campaign for Ellison’s congressional seat, StarTribune
Candidates to attend DFL fish fry next week in Bemidji, Bemidji Pioneer
2018 National Elections:
Every June 12 primary election you should know about, briefly explained, Vox
If Democrats want to retake the House, they need to win big in Virginia, Vox
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries, Slate
Grimm and Donovan brawl in first of 2 primary debates, Politico
Democrats turn to Hollywood for messaging help, Politico
‘The Baton Got Dropped’: Obama Alums Run to Finish What He Started, Politico
Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson’s rocky history as a college Democrat at the U of M, MinnPost
CD3 Candidate Dean Phillips:
Letter: I was a young conservative; now I’m voting for Dean Phillips, Sun Sailor Continue reading “In the Know: June 12, 2018”
2018 Minnesota Elections:
Last-minute filings flood delivers undeniable messages, St. Cloud Times
Minnesota politicians party like it’s 2006, StarTribune
Dayton scatters endorsements in biggest Minn. races, MPR
The messy primary to replace Rep. Keith Ellison will center on who represents the future of the DFL, MinnPost
2018 National Elections:
Sen. Dean Heller is Democrats’ biggest Senate target in 2018, Vox
If Democrats want to retake the House, they need to win big in Virginia, Vox
Primary Briefing: Virginia, Nevada, South Carolina, North Dakota, FiveThirtyEight
If There’s a Red Wave Election in 2018, This Will Be Why, New York Times
Native American vote could have impact in midterms: Activists, ABC News Continue reading “In the Know: June 11, 2018”
2018 Minnesota Elections:
Walz shakes up campaign team, MPR
Anti-Muslim mudslinging as Ellison enters attorney general race, Pioneer Press
Local activist enters 8th District race: Sorensen files for Nolan’s seat in crowded field, Bemidji Pioneer
Yes, more women are running for the Minnesota House in 2018. But more men are, too., MinnPost
District 5 DFL calls special convention to sort chaos in race for Keith Ellison’s seat, Bring Me the News
2018 National Elections:
The top 10 House races of 2018 still heavily favor Democrats, Washington Post
Republicans in tight House races feel heat from Mexican tariffs, Reuters
Cynthia Nixon brings spirit of Sanders to New York governor’s race, The Guardian
Why Race Baiting Is Becoming a Central GOP Strategy for the Midterms, Slate Continue reading “In the Know: June 8, 2018”
2018 Minnesota Elections:
Why is Keith Ellison leaving a safe seat in Congress to make a risky bid for Minnesota attorney general?, MinnPost
What’s next for Democrats after ‘dumpster fire’ day?, MPR
From refugee camp to U.S. Congress, Ilhan Omar sets her sights high, Pioneer Press
Mike Hatch says he’ll withdraw from attorney general race, Pioneer Press
2018 National Elections:
The outlook for a blue wave, explained, Vox
A Campaign Claiming to be Democratic in a Key California House Race is Being Run By a Consultant with Trump Ties, The Intercept
Iowa Could Be 2018’s Bellwether for Democrats, New York Mag
How Democrats escaped disaster in California, Politico Continue reading “In the Know: June 7, 2018”
2018 Election:
Fred Hubbell wins Democratic nomination to run against Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Register
Voters recall judge who oversaw Brock Turner sexual assault case, Vox
6 takeaways from the biggest primary night of 2018, CNN
Democrats’ Newest Headache Is In New Jersey, Slate
Iowa Democrats Pick 2 Women for Targeted Congressional Seats, U.S. News and World Report
In California, Republicans And Democrats Appear To Avoid ‘Jungle Primary’ Nightmares, NPR
DC Politics:
Sen. Mitch McConnell announces August recess cancelled, CBS News
“He’s dying anyway”: the Trump right’s hate for John McCain, explained, Vox
Ryan: ‘Obviously’ Trump shouldn’t pardon himself, The Hilll
Erin Murphy:
Murphy, DFL candidate for governor, to visit Bemidji, The Bemidji Pioneer Continue reading “In the Know: June 6, 2018”
2018 Election:
These 9 California House races could make or break the Democratic wave, Vox
Democratic women running for office are overperforming in 2018, in one chart, Vox
The Late Races To Watch On The Biggest Primary Day Of 2018, FiveThirtyEight
DC Politics:
Minnesota Republicans in Congress split over Trump, Mueller probe Star Tribune
Mick Mulvaney is Required by Law to Meet With His Consumer Advisory Board. But he’s Refusing, Board Members Say, The Intercept
DeVos: School safety panel will not look at role of guns Star Tribune
Judge schedules hearing on revoking Paul Manafort’s bail in Mueller probe, NBC
Bipartisan odd couple racks up wins at House Judiciary, Politico Continue reading “In the Know: June 5, 2018”
2018 Election:
IN THREE CALIFORNIA HOUSE RACES, WEALTHY DEMOCRATS HAVE SPENT $16 MILLION OF THEIR OWN MONEY SO FAR, The Intercept
Every June 5 primary election you should know about, briefly explained, Vox
Iowa Democrats Want Back Control Of The State, Starting With The Governor, NPR
U.S. senators face far different campaign landscape in Minnesota, MPR
The Texas Democrat hoping to unseat Ted Cruz, one county at a time, The Guardian
DC Politics:
Immigration clash in Congress coming in June, MPR
Pruitt wanted to buy ‘old mattress’ from Trump International Hotel, Politico
Ex-Senate Finance Committee aide joins prominent tax firm, The Hill Continue reading “In the Know: June 4, 2018”
