In the Know: July 23, 2018

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.

2018 Election — Congress
Eighth District DFL hopefuls face off in Duluth debate, MPR

2018 Election — Governor
Minnesota DFL releases ad highlighting Erin Murphy’s leadership and ‘politics of joy’
Erin Murphy is the best choice for governor, Mesabi Daily News
Jeff Johnson’s vision for Minnesota has government serving the people, West Central Tribune
The case for and against Erin Murphy; negative ad backlash, Star Tribune

“Trump is determined to make trade part of the midterm discussion — even though many in the White House are skeptical that it is a good issue, particularly in battleground Midwestern states,” the WashPost’s Michael Scherer and Josh Dawsey report:

• “Two senior White House officials said they receive the most complaints from Republican incumbents and candidates on trade and the president’s tariffs, as international retributions have begun to take a toll on the price of corn, soybeans and bourbon.”
• “Trump’s advisers admit privately that the rollout and cleanup of Trump’s ‘zero-tolerance’ family separation policy was botched by the administration in June, exacting unneeded political damage.” Axios

Economy
Iron Range cities diversify business as unemployment plunges, Pioneer Press

Elections
You voice strengthens our democracy, Savage Pacer
Young voters make up significant portion of voter registration in key states since Parkland shooting, NBC News

GOP
Joe ‘Arm the Kindergartners’ Wilson to speak at Minnesota GOP dinner, City Pages

Immigration
Biden rips Trump immigration policy: ‘One of the darkest moments in our history,’ The Hill

Johnson, Sheldon
Retiring legislator continues to serve by telling the story about what beset him, Star Tribune

Lewis, Jason
GOP congressman says ‘blacks have ‘entitlement mentality’ and view themselves as victims, CNN
What they are saying: Jason Lewis’ 2012 comments on women, Axios
GOP groups back Lewis despite ‘slut’ comments, U.S. News & World Report
Jason Lewis strikes back after more radio comments surface, including racial remarks, Pioneer Press
Will newly released comments hurt Jason Lewis, Roll Call

National Eagle Center
Prairie Island Dakota Tribe to help raise funds for Wabasha’s National Eagle Center, Star Tribune

Trump
Trump ramps up scrutiny of legal immigrants, The Hill
Audience bursts out laughing after GOP Senate candidates says Trump is ‘standing up’ to Russia, The Hill
Trump returns to Russia-doubting after week of walkbacks, Star Tribune
Iran dismisses Trump’s explosive threat to country’s leader, Star Tribune

Upcoming DFL Events

• Today through August 13 — Primary early voting. More information here.
• 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 28 and 29 — DFL 100 Days Out Days of Action, our goal is to knock 20,000 doors this weekend. Be part of this #trueblue weekend to elect #mndfl candidates dedicated to moving Minnesota forward. Volunteer here.
• July 31, 6:30 PM — State DFL OIC Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107.
• July 31, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for location
• August 1, 6:00 PM — Ethiopian Coffee Hour Hosted at the DFL Field Office, 4407 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
• August 1, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, location TBD
• 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 4 — SD34 DFL at Lions’ Park, Maple Grove, MN, more information as it becomes available.
• August 7 — National Night Out, check your local municipality’s website for locations
• August 8, 6:00 PM — Ethiopian Coffee Hour Hosted at the DFL Field Office, 4407 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
• 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, 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.