In the Know: October 23, 2019

2020 Election
Democrats now have a real chance at winning the Senate in 2020, CNN
Graham challenger invites him to African American Museum in SC after lynching comments, The Hill
Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO quietly tests presidential bid, Politico

Agriculture
Cheap Brazil Beans Threaten to Derail China’s Return to U.S. Soy, Bloomberg
Thailand to ban glyphosate and other high-profile pesticides, France 24

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Hundreds at St. Cloud anti-hate forum hear from former white supremacist, MPR
Minnesota joins legal challenge of Trump rollbacks of Endangered Species Act, Star Tribune
AG Ellison weighing whether to sign onto proposed national settlement with opioid manufacturers, distributors, MPR
47 attorneys general back antitrust probe into Facebook, KSTP

Congress
Waters clashes with Trump officials over ‘disastrous’ housing plans, The Hill
Senate Republicans block two election security bills, The Hill

Donald Trump
Feds Charge Trump Donor Imaad Zuberi With Hiding Work as Foreign Agent, Daily Beast
White House spokesman: Trump didn’t mean to compare his experience with ‘darkest moments’ in US history, The Hill
Independents Are Repulsed By Donald Trump’s Conduct, Mother Jones
Trump reportedly claimed to be ‘in charge of the Hatch Act’, The Week

Donald Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry
Support for Trump’s impeachment reaches new high in CNN poll, but GOP backing declines, The Week
William Taylor Delivers the Smoking Gun, The Atlantic
Pelosi and McConnell are on an impeachment collision course, Politico

Donald Trump’s Trade War
Trump’s farm bailout has cost taxpayers more than double the auto bailout, Detroit Free Press
Trump hints at ‘incredible’ trade deal with North Korea, The Week
China says world ‘shocked’ at Trump adviser Navarro’s pen name for books, Reuters

Economy
Oil slips as U.S. stocks rise; prospect of OPEC action support, Reuters

Environment
U.S. air pollution is worsening after improving for years, CBS
Trump admin weakens California fish protections that Interior chief once lobbied to reduce, The Hill
USDA inspector general launches climate change investigation, Politico

Governor Tim Walz
Walz hears from students on vaping, MPR
Gov. Tim Walz Begins High School Listening Tour On Vaping, WCCO
Walz Administration speaks out against Essar project, CBS 3 Duluth

Health
A million children were kicked off Medicaid amid growing piles of paperwork and rising deportation fears, Insider
Conservative Republicans unveil Obamacare replacement plan, CNN

Immigration
As Trump seeks reelection, a growing army of immigrant voters stands in his path, Los Angeles Times

Labor
Why the deal for striking GM workers is hardly a victory, Vox
Amazon worker complaining of chest pains was sent back to work, died on the floor a week later, Daily Kos
Workers from shuttered plants fight new GM contract, WTTV

Minnesota Legislature
New state labor contracts to kick in without legislative hearing, MPR
Minnesota Democrats lead push to protect confidentiality for abuse victims, Star Tribune

Minnesota News
Rural Minnesota’s lack of shelters make homeless an ‘invisible population’, MPR
St. Paul Mayor Carter receives threatening, racist messages on trash debate; police investigating, Pioneer Press
Alongside national rallies, UMN students stand up for menstrual equity, Minnesota Daily

News of the World
Why Does the U.S. Have Nukes in Turkey, Anyway?, Slate
This Election Brought Out Canada’s Worst, The Atlantic
Putin and Erdogan just did a deal on Syria. The US is the biggest loser., CNN
Trump pledged to prevent atrocities. Now he may face one on his watch., Politico

Representative Collin Peterson (CD7, D)
Peterson praises House Energy & Commerce hearing on RFS, The Fence Post
Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)
Ilhan Omar: Sanctions on Turkey would be a humanitarian and geopolitical disaster, Washington Post

Republicans
Warrant issued for Republican challenger Danielle Stella’s arrest, City Pages

Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar presses FDA to address shortage of childhood cancer drug, Brainerd Dispatch
Klobuchar addresses Renewable Fuel Standard Hardship Waivers, KEYC Mankato

Senator Tina Smith
Sen. Smith’s staff to hold meeting on housing shortage, KBJR 6
SEN. TINA SMITH’S REPRESENTATIVES TAKE IN HIBBING HIGHLIGHTS, Hibbing Daily Tribune

Supreme Court of the US
How Democrats Can Insulate New Laws From a Hostile Supreme Court, The American Prospect

U.S. News
Fire danger again threatens power to 800,000 across California, NBC News
Chicago’s New Mayor Grapples With Nation’s Worst Pension Debt, Wall Street Journal
Far-right ‘Proud Boys’ jailed over New York City clash with anti-fascists, BBC

Upcoming DFL Events:

  • October 24, 1:00 to 4:00 PM — UPDATED:  Stonewall DFL Caucus Meeting, Maple Grove Library, 8001 Main St N, Maple Grove, MN 55369. This LGBTQ caucus meeting is open to members and those interested in becoming members.
  • October 25, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — Hmong DFL Caucus Kickoff Fundraiser, 1800 White Bear Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55109.
  • 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 — Deadline for Senate Districts to report 2020 precinct caucus locations to the State DFL
    • 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 — 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
  • November 14, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 553
  • November 16
    • 9:30 to 12:30 PM —  SD37 DFL Connections Lab Messaging Workshop, Teamsters Local 210, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Unit 120, Minneapolis, MN 55434. More information and RSVP here.
    • 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Fall Feastival and Silent Auction, 8950 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
  • November 20 — Democratic Presidential Debate, more information as it becomes available
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
  • November 21 , 5:30 to 10:00 PM — SD33 DFL “Hops and Change” Fundraiser with Guest Speaker Don Shelby, Back Channel Brewing, 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. More information and RSVP here.