In the Know: October 10, 2019

2020 Election
Nine U.S. Democratic presidential hopefuls to tackle LGBTQ issues at televised forum, Reuters
Democrat challenging Mitch McConnell raises $10.7 million in third quarter, CBS News

Congress
Conservative lawmakers demand Schiff’s recusal from Trump impeachment inquiry, The Hill

DFL News
DFL Day of Action: Stop Hate. Activate – DFLers in communities across the state will be knocking on doors and engaging neighbors around what’s at stake for Minnesotans in this election. – Check out link above to find an event near you!
Democrats worry Trump has a 2020 head start in Minnesota, MPR

Donald Trump
Two businessmen linked to Trump Ukraine scandal arrested on U.S. charges, Reuters
Trump faces a new allegation of sexually assaulting a woman at Mar-a-Lago, Vox
Deutsche Bank told court it does not hold Trump’s tax returns, Reuters

Economy
‘Triumph of Injustice’ lays out how the richest pay the lowest taxes, MinnPost
JPMorgan Gets Back Into the Electricity Business, The American Prospect

Environment
In Minnesota, a new push to fight climate change — and make money — from forests, MPR

Governor Tim Walz
Concerned Community Group Meets With Governor Walz About Water Gremlin, WCCO

Impeachment
Trump’s resistance to the impeachment inquiry is a genuine constitutional crisis, Vox
GOP Senator refuses to answer if Trump acted inappropriately, Herald Review
Republican Gowdy, who pushed Obama on Benghazi, joins Trump impeachment defense, Reuters
GOP senator: ‘Inappropriate’ to discuss opponents, but impeachment a ‘mistake’, The Hill

Minnesota Legislature
The 2020 fight to control the Minnesota Senate will focus on just a few seats. And it’s already started., MinnPost
Our view: Insulin plan should be an easy compromise, Rochester Post Bulletin

Minnesota News
Minnesota officials burn, bury, worry as chronic wasting spreads, Mankato Free Press
Meet the research outfit behind the city of Minneapolis’ big equity efforts, MinnPost
The president hates who and what we love: Or, here’s a list of local restaurants to support today (and always), City Pages

News of the World
Thousands flee, dozens reported killed as Turkey pushes Syria assault, Reuters
Trump defends Syria move: The Kurds ‘didn’t help us’ in Normandy, The Hill
Anti-austerity Protests and Strikes Shut Down Quito, Ecuador, The Atlantic

Representative Dean Phillips (CD3, D)
Measure seeks to provide election protections, Homeland Preparedness News

Republicans
Impeachment inquiry dominates discussion at Rep. Tom Emmer town hall, Fox 9
Imagine a Conference Full of Conspiracy Theorists. Sponsored by a Prison Company. At a Trump Resort. Mother Jones
Trump’s Syria announcement blindsided many GOP supporters, Star Tribune
Trump supporter charged in armed road rage incident involving bumper stickers, Pioneer Press

Supreme Court of the US
LGBTQ rights at the Supreme Court and the Possible Impact for Minnesotans, Workday Minnesota

Trump in Minnesota
State DFL, GOP Chairs on Trump’s visit to MN, KTOE News
In confrontation with Trump, maybe Mayor Frey is just putting Minneapolis First, MinnPost
Trump, Pence to rally in Minneapolis, launch effort to turn state red, Detroit Lakes Tribune
Trump Rally Comes to Minneapolis—Why?, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
War of words: Trump visit pits White House against Minnesota Democrats, Pioneer Press
Trump supporters line up early as Minneapolis police prepare for crowds, MPR

Trump Trade War
Trump says he will meet with Chinese vice premier Friday amid trade talks, The Hill
Has The Trade War Taken A Bite Out Of China’s Economy? Yes — But It’s Complicated, NPR

U.S. News
Social Security payments set for a modest increase in 2020, Bring Me The News
China Bends Another American Institution to Its Will, The Atlantic

Upcoming DFL Events:

    • October 10
      • 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL Day of Action Phone Bank, 9751 Ridge Ponds Dr, Victoria, MN 55386
      • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
    • October 11, 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD33 Issues Based Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Suite 100, Medina, MN 55340
    • October 12
      • 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM — SD40 DFL Voter Registration at Brooklyn Center Popup Market, 2500 County Road 10, Brooklyn Center, MN
      • 12:00 to 3:00 PM — SD33 Issues Based Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Suite 100, Medina, MN 55340.
    • October 13, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more information.
    • October 14
      • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
      • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
    • October 15 — Democratic Presidential Debate hosted by CNN and The New York Times, more information as it becomes available.
      • 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD33 Issues Base Door Knocking, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Medina, MN 55340
      • 6:00 to 10:00 PM — SD40 DFL Democratic Debate Watch Party, Cam’s Bar & Eatery, 8517 63rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN
      • 6:30 to 10:00 PM — CD3 DFL and #DeanTeam Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party, 3315 County Road 101 S, Wayzata, MN 55391. More information and RSVP here.
    • October 16, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
    • October 20, 3:00 to 7:00 PM — DFL Senior Caucus Gala, Royal Cliff Banquet & Conference Center, 2280 Cliff Rd, St. Paul, MN 55112. Donation of $30
    • October 22, 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD33 Issues Base Door Knocking, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Medina, MN 55340
    • October 29, 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD33 Issues Base Door Knocking, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Medina, MN 55340
    • October 31 — Halloween
    • November 1, 7:30 to 10:30 PM — SD35 DFL Event:  Man Cave-A One Man Sci-Fi Climate Change Tragicomedy, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. More information and tickets here.
    • November 3 — Daylight Saving Time Ends
    • November 5 — Election Day, there are municipal and school board elections throughout CD3, check your municipality’s website or school districts website for specifics.
      • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
      • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
    • November 6
      • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
      • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
    • November 8, 5:30 to 10:00 PM — CD3 DFL Night of THanks, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels, 7800 Nornamdale Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55439. More information here.
    • November 9, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — UPDATED SD40 Homemade Pizza Party, 1512 Woodbind Ln, Brooklyn Center, MN
    • November 11, Veterans Day
      • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
      • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN