In the Know: August 21, 2018

31 days until General Election early voting opens, Sept. 21
77 days until Election Day

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Why are you voting in 2018?


President Trump predicts mid-term elections will turn on immigration, Star Tribune
Still seeking the truth about allegations against Ellison, Star Tribune
Why there is almost no way Ellison’s name won’t be on the ballot this fall, MinnPost
The Congressional makeup post primaries, MPR
How the numbers geeks see Minnesotan’s congressional races, MinnPost
Erik Paulsen looking ahead to tomorrow’s debate, WCCO
Immigration a priority as Omar is poised for Washington, WCCO
Projections show most Minnesota congressional seats up for grabs, KSTP
Minnesota Senate race could bolster GOP firewall, Real Clear Politics

Eid al-Adha
Members of all faiths are invited to celebrate Eid al-Adha at U.S. Bank Stadium, KARE
Thousands expected for ‘Super Eid’ in downtown Minneapolis, MPR

Environment
Trump ready to ease rules on coal-fired power plants, Star Tribune
Meteorologists: Increase in air quality alerts linked to climate change, MPR


ERA

In 1975, Gerald Ford’s wife lobbied for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the consternation of the White House political team. “Being ladylike does not require silence,” she said during a speech in Cleveland.

Immigration
Trump Administration moves to penalize immigrants for using government benefits, MPR

Pence, Mike
Pence’s return highlights White House’s focus on Minnesota, MPR


Pipelines
Activists have a new strategy to block gas pipelines: States’ rights, MPR

Republicans
Setting the state: State GOP chair talks shop about setting the state for 2018 elections, West Central Tribune

Trump

Upcoming DFL Events

  • August 21, 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 21, 11:00 AM — TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Paulsen-Phillips Debate, this is a paid event ($60 per person for non-chamber members). However, WCCO Radio will broadcast and livestream the event.
  • August 21, 1:00 PM — CD3 Eden Prairie Volunteer Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Suite 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55437. For more information or to RSVP email lhelgen@dfl.org
  • August 21, 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 21, 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 22, 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 22, 1:00 PM — CD3 Eden Prairie Volunteer Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Suite 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55437. For more information or to RSVP email lhelgen@dfl.org
  • August 22, 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 22, 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 22, 6:00 PM — Ethiopian Coffee Hour hosted at the DFL Field Office, 4407 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • August 22, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Broodale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
  • August 23 to September 3 — DFL Booth at the Minnesota State Fair, corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cooper Street
  • August 23, 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 23, 1:00 PM — CD3 Eden Prairie Volunteer Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Suite 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55437. For more information or to RSVP email lhelgen@dfl.org
  • August 23, 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 23, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 25, 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 25, 10:00 AM — CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • August 25, 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 25, 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 26, 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 26, 10:00 AM — CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • August 26, 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 26, 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.