In the Know: November 14, 2018

2018 Election
Dems: Latino turnout up 174 percent over ’14 in early voting, Star Tribune
Twin Cities transit advocates saw a lot to like in the election results, Star Tribune
It wasn’t just Trump: How the DFL harnessed a massive get-out-the-vote effort in the ‘burbs, MinnPost

2018 Election — Congress
Historic class storms Capitol, The Hill
House Democratic factions all see gains after midterm election, Roll Call
White candidates are never asked how they win minority-majority districts, says first Muslim congresswoman-elect, The Hill
Minnesota’s 5 new faces in Congress, the most since 1930s, KSTP
Meet the Congress members: Angie Craig, KSTP
Meet the Congress members: Pete Stauber and Jim Hagedorn, KSTP


2018 Election — Governor
Gov-elect Walz talks pot with Ventura, MPR

2018 Election — Hennepin County Sheriff
Hutchinson win confirmed; Rich Stanek still weighing options, Star Tribune

2020 Election
Sen. Sherrod Brown says he’s considering presidential run, CBS
Yes, it’s almost decision time for 2020 presidential hopefuls, MPR
Post election chat with Dave Hughes, WZFG

Florida
Palm Beach machines overheat, miss recount votes, Star Tribune

Georgia

GOP
Former Senator evaluates state’s GOP, KARE

Maplewood City Council
Latest political flip: Coin toss to settle Maplewood City Council race, MPR
Coin toss decides Maplewood City Council race, but recount possible, WCCO

Natural Resources
Legislators should undo raid on natural resources trust fund, Star Tribune

Trump, Melania
Melania Trump publicly calls for White House aide’s firing, Star Tribune

Trump
Trump mulling a wide-ranging shakeup, MPR
Trump’s approval rating: Gallup shows 38 percent; Huff Post’s average is 43.9 percent, MinnPost
End of Le Bromance: How the Trump-Macron relationship turned sour, Axios

Upcoming DFL Events

  • November 14
    • 6:30 PM
      • SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.  Room C102
    • 7:00 PM
      • CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345  NOTE:  THIS MEETING IS ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN USUAL DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
      • SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
  • November 15
    • 5:00 PM — Only One More State! ERA Minnesota Annual Fundraiser, 1203 Scheffer Ave, Saint Paul MN 55116. RSVP here.
    • 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Room C, Brooklyn Center MN 55430
  • November 16, 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
  • November 17
    • 11:00 AM — Train to Win Call:  Keeping Your Activists Active.  Email info@dfl3cd.org for how to participate.  For DFL party unit officers, no pre-registration required.
    • 12:00 PM — DFL Environmental Caucus Meeting, Ramsey County Library, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113. More information and RSVP here.
  • November 18 — 5:00 to 8:00 PM  — SD46 DFL West Metro Meet-Up, Meeting Room, Davanni’s, 663 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427
  • November 19
    • 6:00 to 7:00 PM — Train to Win Call:  Keeping Your Activists Active.  Email info@dfl3cd.org for how to participate.  For DFL party unit officers, no pre-registration required.
    • 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
  • November 22 — Thanksgiving Day
  • November 23, 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
  • November 30, 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
  • December 2 through 10 — Chanukah
  • December 4
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for this month’s location.
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • December 5 — SD33 DFL Central Committee meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • December 7, 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
  • December 8 — DFL State Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
  • December 9
    • 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club meeting, m ore information as it becomes available
  • December 10
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55435
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • December 11, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, location TBD
  • December 12
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420. 6:30 to 7:00 social time.  Meeting convenes at 7:00 PM.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
  • December 13, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
  • December 14, 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
  • December 17, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
  • December 19, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Holiday Celebration, Nelson Residence, 15440 Boulder Pointe Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Bring an appetizer, dessert or beverage to share (no red wine, please). We’ll be honoring all our DFL candidates, their families and campaign members.
  • December 21, 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
  • December 25 — Christmas
  • December 28, 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
  • December 31 — New Year’s Eve
  • January 1 — New Year’s Day