In the Know: August 8, 2018

5 days until the Aug. 14 Primary
44 days until General Election Early Voting Begins, Sept. 21
90 days until Election Day

2018 Election
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.

Early voting grows in popularity with Minnesotans, MPR

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

Are demographics destiny in the 5th District? MPR

There are so many good reasons to vote. What’s your reason?




2018 Election — Governor
The race for governor: Meet Erin Murphy, KEYC

2018 Election — Attorney General
Minnesota DFL attorney general candidate stops in Duluth, WDIO

Farm Bill
Klobuchar’s fan of the farm bill, Crookston Daily Times

Farmfest
Senate candidates woo farmers at Farmfest, Star Tribune
Murphy will listen, take action, Mankato Free Press
Farmers feelings on tariffs mixed at Farmfest, MPR
Candidates for Congress find some common ground, Fargo Forum
Charles Gilfilan’s undeniable impact on Minnesota, WCCO
Tariff’s, trade war hot topics at Farmfest, WCCO
Senate candidates discuss Trump tariffs at Farmfest, KSTP


Fraser, Arvonne
Arvonne Fraser, who blazed her own trail as a women’s right advocate, dies at 92, Star Tribune


Health Care
Democrats want to talk about health care. Look no further than Missouri, and the race between Democratic Claire McCaskill and Republican Josh Hawley.

  • He’s part of a lawsuit aiming to get the ACA thrown out.
  • She’s trying to save a vulnerable seat by campaigning against that lawsuit and also against pharma.

The bottom line: Any number of polls show that Democrats have an edgeon health care and, most importantly for these midterms, that it will motivate Democratic turnout. Axios


Lewis, Jason
Lewis again grapples with fallout from old on-air remarks, Star Tribune
A Republican congressman seeking reelection once compared gay people to ‘rapists’ and other criminals, BuzzFed

National Night Out

Ohio Special Election
Republican narrowly leads in Ohio special election, but warning signs loom for GOP, MPR
5 takeaways from Ohio’s too-close-to-call special election, The Hill



Trade War
Trump going ahead with taxes on $16 billion of Chinese imports, MPR

Union
Missouri blocks right-to-work law, MPR

Upcoming DFL Events

  • Today through August 13 — Primary early voting. More information here.
  • 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 8, 6:00 PM — SD37 and SD41 DFL Picnic, Locke County Park, 840 71st Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432. Burgers, 100% beef hot dogs provided, bring a side dish or dessert to share. Bring your own beverage. Dinner, speakers, a silent auction and games. Suggested Donation:  $10, $25, $50
  • 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.
  • August 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2:30 PM — SD44 First Annual Cornhole Tournament, $10 registration fee, pre-register by email to sporkage2001@yahoo.com.
  • August 12, 4:00 PM — SD44 Annual Picnic, North Picnic Shelter, north side of County Road 6 on the hill, 15205 County Road 6, Minneapolis, MN 55447. Friends and candidates gather for a delicious meal, donate as generously as possible to help candidates win in November.
  • August 12, 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 13, 6:30 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, after their annual picnic, Parker’s Lake North Picnic Shelter (on the hill), north side of County Road 6, 15205 County Road 6, Minneapolis, MN 55447.
  • August 13, 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 13, 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 13, 3:00 PM — DFL Get Out the Vote Tour, 187 Cheshire Ln, Suite 700, Plymouth, MN 55441.
  • August 13, 4:30 PM — DFL Get Out the Vote Tour, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55444.
  • August 13, 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 13, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • August 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 6:00 PM — Ethiopian Coffee Hour hosted at the DFL Field Office, 4407 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406.
  • August 15, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting45 Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
  • August 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 7:00 PM — CD3 Coon Rapids Campaign Office Grand Opening, 2923 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Join them for a great gathering of candidates and volunteers.