In the Know: November 18, 2020


Coronavirus
More than 3 million people in U.S. estimated to be contagious with the coronavirus, Washington Post
Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95% effective, seeking clearance soon, Associated Press

Donald Trump 
Trump Fires Christopher Krebs, Official Who Disputed Election Fraud Claims, New York Times
Trump canceled his annual plan to spend Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago, as aides describe a ‘bunker mentality’ at the White House, Insider
In Georgia, a Republican Feud With Trump at the CenterNew York Times

Governor Tim Walz
Walz to temporarily close bars, restaurants and fitness centers as COVID-19 cases surge, Star Tribune

Minnesota Legislature
2 DFL state senators quit caucus, become independentsMPR

Minnesota News
New bar, restaurant and gym COVID-19 restrictions expectedMPR
For people who preach about personal responsibility, these lawmakers sure are being irresponsible, MN Reformer
Walz to close gyms, move bars and restaurants to takeout-only in Wednesday announcementKARE 11

President-Elect Joe Biden
Biden builds out White House senior staff with top campaign advisers, CNN

Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
Angie Craig to hold virtual town hall Nov. 24, Northfield News

Representative Tom Emmer (CD6)
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer re-elected as House GOP campaign chair, Star Tribune

Republican Party
Adopting mask mandates, some GOP governors give up the gospel of personal responsibilityWashington Post
The dead voter conspiracy theory peddled by Trump voters, debunkedThe Guardian
Chuck Grassley, second oldest senator, tests positive for COVID-19, CBS
Republicans Won Almost Every Election Where Redistricting Was At Stake538
Giuliani Rants About Mickey Mouse and Voter Fraud in Hearing on Trump Suit, Daily Beast
‘This is not a television program’: Mulvaney slams Giuliani’s role on Trump campaign legal team, Politico

Secretary of State Steve Simon
LIVE: Minnesota Secretary Of State Calls State’s Election “A Model For The Nation”, KVRR

Senator Amy Klobuchar
Congressional Delegation Urges Air Force to Maintain C-130 FleetFox 21
Sen. Klobuchar on ouster of cyber official: ‘He should never have been fired.’, Yahoo

U.S. News
Trump Plan to Sell Arctic Oil Leases Will Face ChallengesNew York Times
Desperately trying to wipe the virus awayWashington Post
Democrats Celebrate as Michigan’s Largest County Certifies Election Results in Dramatic U-TurnNewsweek
Pelosi to secure nomination to lead Dems amid narrow majority, Politico

World News 
Behind the tally, names and lives, Washington Post
Trump Administration Wants All U.S. Troops Out Of Iraq And Afghanistan By Spring, NPR
People go hungry in Ethiopia’s Tigray as conflict marches onAssociated Press
Asia-Pacific Allies Sign Huge Trade Deal With China While U.S. Sits It Out, NPR

Upcoming Events:

You can find non-DFL events on our Action Alert post.

  • November 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — No CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, look for more information on our virtual holiday gathering soon
  • November 26 — Thanksgiving Day
  • December 3, 7:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
  • December 7 — Pearl Harbor Day
  • December 10 through 18 — Chanukah
  • December 10
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
  • December 14
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
  • December 16, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Holiday Party, more information as it becomes available (date subject to change, more information as soon as possible)
  • December 21 — Winter Solstice
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Virtual Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
  • December 24 — Christmas Eve
  • December 25 — Christmas Day
  • December 31 — New Years Eve
  • January 1 — New Years Day
  • January 2 — 116th U.S. Congress ends
  • January 3 — 117th U.S. Congress begins
  • January 5 — 92nd Minnesota Legislative Session Convenes