27 days until the Aug. 14 primary
65 days until no excuse absentee balloting opens for the Nov. 6 election
111 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 at your county courthouse or government center. Check here for a list of cities that provide in-person early voting.
2018 Election — Congress
2nd District candidates Lewis and Craig clash on health care, MPR
8th District money shows that DFL keeps up, Duluth News Tribune
Trump could be a blessing to the Democrats, says Phillips, The UpTake
Emmer and Lewis mum on Trump and Russia as Paulsen criticizes anew, Star Tribune
Bonding Bill
Why the Minnesota Legislature’s $825 million bonding bill was not really an $825 million bonding bill, MinnPost
Elections
Trump’s Russian comments rile Minnesota elections leader, Forum Communication
Dark money groups a little darker thanks to IRS, MPR
Flooding
Gov. Dayton visits flood damaged areas, Fox 21
Dayton promises flooding help, Faribault County Register
Immigration
Trump administration to rule on special immigration status for Somalis, Star Tribune
Obama
Barack Obama breaks his silence, The Atlantic
Obama gives Trump sharp rebuke in Mandela address on values, MPR
Taxes
Big banks are the biggest beneficiaries of the Trump tax law.
Bank of America earned a 2nd quarter profit of $6.78 billion, a 33 percent jump from a year earlier. Their tax bill dropped $1 billion.
JPMorgan Chase earned a 2nd quarter profit of $8.32 billion, an 18 percent jump from a year earlier. Their tax bill dropped 17 percent.
Citigroup earned a 2nd quarter profit of $4.49 billion, a 16 percent jump from earlier this year.
Trump
Trump changes his quote, says he misspoke on Russian meddling, MPR
Condemnation from Minnesota Dems in D.C. on Trump and Russia, Star Tribune
Trump defends Putin summit, vows ‘big results,’ Star Tribune
Quotes that show Trump’s true feelings on the Russia hack. CNN
- “As far as hacking, I think it was Russia. But I think we also get hacked by other countries and other people.” (January 2017)
- “I’ve said it very, I’ve said it very simply. I think it could well have been Russia, but I think it could well have been other countries. I won’t be specific, but I think a lot of people interfere.” (June 2017)
- “What I said there, I’m surprised that there’s any conflict on this. What I said there is that I believe [Putin] believes that, and that’s very important for somebody to believe. I believe that he feels that he and Russia did not meddle in the election. As to whether I believe it or not, I’m with our agencies, especially as currently constituted with their leadership. I believe in our intel agencies, our intelligence agencies. I’ve worked with them very strongly.” (November 2017)
- “I mean, it could be Russia, but it could also be China. It could also be lots of other people. It also could be somebody sitting on their bed that weighs 400 pounds, OK? You don’t know who broke in to DNC.”
Upcoming DFL Events
- Today through August 13 — Primary early voting. More information here.
- July 20, 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.
- July 21, 10:00 AM — SD33 DFL marching in the Mound Spirit of the Lakes Parade
- July 21, 12:00 PM — SD49 DFL Annual Summer Picnic, Rosland Park, 4300 W 66th St, Edina, MN 55435
- July 24, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting
- July 27, 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.
- July 31, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for location