In the Know: August 1, 2018

13 days until the Aug. 14 primary
52 days until early voting opens
97 days until Election Day

2018 election
Primary Voting is now open! Go to dfl.org/voteearly to request an absentee ballot to vote by mail or vote in person. Click here for early voting locations.

Please share dfl.org/vote with people who need to know where to vote and want to know who is on their ballot.

Economy
Trump Administration Eyes Capital Gains Tax Cut, NPR
Are Stock Buybacks Starving the Economy?, The Atlantic
Corporate money spent on stock buybacks could have given employees huge raises: study, The Hill
Inflation, gas prices, tariffs squeeze consumers, MPR

Gerrymandering
Mich. Supreme Court: Redistricting plan goes on Nov. ballot, Detroit News

GOP Corruption
The “Mulvaney Discount”: Trump’s Consumer Protection Czar Is Shrinking Fines for Law-Breaking Companies, The Intercept
Trump Eliminates the Prescription Drug Middleman, at the Urging of the Prescription Drug Industry,The American Prospect

Immigration
ICE agents seize longtime Minnesotan at Ramsey County Courthouse [VIDEO], City Pages
Top immigration official says family detention centers are ‘like summer camp’, CNN
Auto shop owner receives death threats after immigrant girl hides in his garage, Washington Post

Minnesota Elections
Murphy, Pawlenty offer differing early education plans, MPR
Daily Digest: Pawlenty leads money race, MPR
From anti-Trump to pro-copper-nickel mining, the 8th District DFL primary covers a lot of ground,MinnPost
Guns, guv candidates and unanswered questions, MinnPost

Russia Investigation
In desperate tweet, Trump begs Sessions to end Mueller investigation, Think Progress

Trump compares Paul Manafort to Al Capone, fails to mention their tax evading similarities, The Week
Paul Manafort trial: FBI agent testifies, describes Manafort’s Alexandria condo as a ‘large luxury unit’, Washington Post

Thurman Blevins Shooting
Mpls. releases police body camera footage from Thurman Blevins shooting, MPR
Activists block trains, protest Minneapolis police shooting, MPR
See how different the GOP and DFL reactions are to the Blevins shooting video, Pioneer Press

Trump Rally
Trump supporters filmed hurling sustained abuse at journalists following Make America Great Again rally, The Independent
Trump claims you need ID to buy groceries. You do not., CNN

Unhinged conservative conspiracy theory goes mainstream at Trump’s Tampa rally, Think Progress

Upcoming DFL Events

  • Today through August 13 — Primary early voting. More information here.
  • August 1, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 1, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 1, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 1, 6:00 PM — Ethiopian Coffee Hour Hosted at the DFL Field Office, 4407 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • August 1, 6:30 PM — A Brighter Future for Minnesotans of ALL Abilities, Eden Prairie Public Library, 565 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Sponsored by the DFL Disability Caucus and CD3 DFL Outreach.
  • August 2, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 2, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 2, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 3, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 3, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
  • August 3, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 3, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 4, 9:30 AM — SD40 DFL Book Club Organizational Meeting, Panera Bread, 6064 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
  • August 4, 10:00 AM — Minnesota DFL High School Organizing Summit, 321 19th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455. More information and RSVP here.
  • August 4, 12:00 PM — SD34 DFL at Lions’ Park, Maple Grove, MN, Lion’s Picnic Pavilion at the Maple Grove Community Center. Meet your DFL-endorsed candidates. RSVP to chair@sd34dfl.org.
  • August 4, 5:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL House Party and Bar-B-Que, 3108 94th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443. Come talk with your endorsed candidates. For more information or to RSVP, email Reva.BrooklynParkDFL@gmail.com or Esaye@dfl.org
  • August 5, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 5, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 5, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 6, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 6, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 6, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 7 — National Night Out, check your local municipality’s website for locations
  • August 7, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 7, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 7, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 8, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 8, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 8, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 8, 6:00 PM — Ethiopian Coffee Hour Hosted at the DFL Field Office, 4407 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • August 9, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 9, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 9, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 9, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Maple Grove Library, 8001 Main St N, Osseo, MN 55369
  • August 9, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • August 10, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 10, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
  • August 10, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 10, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 11, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 11, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 11, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.