Oct. 29, 2018
8 days until Election Day
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Biden bemoans ‘hate and terror in US politics,” Star Tribune
Local Democrats rally to get out the vote in Mankato, KEYC
Pipe bombs threaten to derail GOP’s midterm messaging, The Hill
Gabby Giffords, Mark Kelly stump for gun control, Democrats in Minneapolis, Star Tribune
Despite risks, Minnesota CEOs open checkbooks for political campaigns, Star Tribune
Obama rips Trump, GOP in fiery speeches for Midwest Democrats, MPR
Expensive TV time a challenge for candidates, Star Tribune
Election rumors and misconceptions, Star Tribune
Minnesota works to secure elections after 2016 Russian hack attempt, Star Tribune
Education Minnesota’s election strategy: Get move teachers to vote, Star Tribune
Verify: Are political texts legal and how can I stop them? KARE
These women are poised to make history election night, KARE
2018 Election — U.S. Senate
At an event in Detroit Lakes, Karin Housley said “there’s a mob coming from Honduras. It seems to be mostly men, storming our borders.”
2018 Election — U.S. House of Representatives
Radinovich, Stauber face off in lively debate over northeastern Minnesota seat in Congress, Star Tribune
Dean Phillips is a fresh voice for the Third District, Star Tribune
The race in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District is either about politics or personality – depends on who you ask, MinnPost
Radinovich, Stauber talk Trump, taxes, character in lively CD 8 debate, MPR
Judge to rule next week on Stauber emails, Timberjay
Erik Paulsen, Dean Phillips campaigns dispute ads, campaign finance, Star Tribune
Craig sees path for success in second try against Lewis, WCCO
Radinovich, Stauber debate in race testing 8th District DNA, WCCO
Unraveling the 8th District MPR debate, Duluth News Tribune
The Angie Craig campaign has released a new ad.
The Angie Craig campaign will also release this ad, today.
The Dan Feehan campaign has released a new ad.
2018 Election — Governor
Johnson narrows gap with Walz in governor’s race with Nov. 6 looming, Brainerd Dispatch
Election endorsement: Tim Walz, a uniter, for governor, Star Tribune
Anderson: Walz, Johnson state their case on the outdoors, Star Tribune
Gubernatorial candidate stops in Mankato on bus tour, KEYC
The Boundary Waters PAC is releasing an ad in support of Tim Walz.
2018 Election — Attorney General
Doug Wardlow, LGBT rights and the gay man he allegedly bullied in high school, Pioneer Press
2018 Election — Secretary of State
MN Secretary of State candidates debate election security, WDIO
Return Steve Simon as Secretary of State, Star Tribune
Steve Simon has released a new ad: Getting things done.
2018 Election — Legislature
Control of Minnesota Senate hangs in balance in St. Cloud-area special election, Star Tribune
2018 Election — Hennepin County Sheriff
Hennepin County Sheriff’s race focuses on experience, and ICE, MinnPost
Agriculture
Caught between Trump’s tariffs and tax changes, soy bean farmers face an uncertain future, MPR
Dayton, Mark
In Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton has approval of majority as his time in office nears end, Star Tribune
Foreign Relations
Ann Coulter: Donald Trump should order military to invade Mexico – ‘We didn’t ask for Iraq’s approval to go in,’ HuffPost
Gun Safety
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords brings gun control campaign to Minnesota, WCCO
Pipe Bombs
Florida man charged after week long bomb-package scare, Star Tribune
Pittsburgh
Suspected Pittsburgh shooter faces 29 federal charges, The Hill
‘You cannot erase us out of existence,’: Transgender Minnesotans rally, MPR
Trump, Donald
Trump again stoking anger at Democrats, media, Star Tribune
Trump loads up on rallies before Election Day, Star Tribune
Trump, Donald Jr.
Trump Jr. calls Tester ‘a piece of garbage’ at Montana rally, The Hill
Upcoming DFL Events
- October 29
- 9:00 AM
- CD3 Coon Rapids GOTV Door Knock and Phone Bank, 2923 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Come in and work for whatever time works best for you.
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM
- CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
- CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
- 1:00 PM
- CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- 1:30 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 6:00 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 9:00 AM
- October 30
- 9:00 AM
- CD3 Coon Rapids GOTV Door Knock and Phone Bank, 2923 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Come in and work for whatever time works best for you.
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM
- CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
- CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
- 1:30 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 6:00 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 9:00 AM
- October 31
- 9:00 AM
- CD3 Coon Rapids GOTV Door Knock and Phone Bank, 2923 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Come in and work for whatever time works best for you.
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM
- CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
- CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
- 1:30 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 6:00 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- Ethiopian Coffee Hour Hosted by the DFL Field Office, 4407 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
- 9:00 AM
- November 1
- 8:30 AM
- DFL GOTV Bus Tour Kick Off, Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55115. More information as it becomes available
- 9:00 AM
- CD3 Coon Rapids GOTV Door Knock and Phone Bank, 2923 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Come in and work for whatever time works best for you.
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM
- CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
- CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
- 1:30 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 6:00 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 7:00 PM
- WCCO Radio/Hamline University Sen. Tina Smith and Karin Housley Debate
- 8:30 AM
- November 2
- 9:00 AM
- CD3 Coon Rapids GOTV Door Knock and Phone Bank, 2923 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Come in and work for whatever time works best for you.
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM
- CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
- CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
- 12:00 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 Ave. in Brooklyn Park
- 12:45 PM
- Brooklyn Park DFL Bus Tour GOTV Rally, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. More information as it becomes available.
- 1:30 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 6:00 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 9:00 AM
- November 3
- 9:00 AM
- CD3 Coon Rapids GOTV Door Knock and Phone Bank, 2923 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Come in and work for whatever time works best for you.
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM
- CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
- CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
- 1:00 PM
- CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- 1:30 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 6:00 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 9:00 AM
- November 4
- 9:00 AM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM
- CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
- CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
- 12:00 PM
- CD3 Coon Rapids GOTV Door Knock and Phone Bank, 2923 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Come in and work for whatever time works best for you.
- 12:45 PM
- Eden Prairie DFL Bus Tour GOTV Rally, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Suite 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Come hear from U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, U.s. Rep. Tim Walz, State Rep. Peggy Flanagan, Secretary of State Steve Simon, State Auditor Candidate Julie Blaha, SD48 State Senator Steve Cwodzinski, House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman, HD48A Representative Laurie Pryor, HD48B Candidate Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
- 1:00 PM
- CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- 1:30 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 2:15 PM
- Plymouth DFL GOTV Rally, 187 Cheshire Ln, Suite 700, Plymouth, MN 55441. More information as it becomes available.
- 6:00 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 9:00 AM
- November 5
- 9:00 AM
- CD3 Coon Rapids GOTV Door Knock and Phone Bank, 2923 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Come in and work for whatever time works best for you.
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM
- CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
- CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
- 1:00 PM
- CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- 1:30 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 6:00 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 9:00 AM
- November 6
- ELECTION DAY — Polls open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. More information here: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/
- 9:00 AM
- CD3 Coon Rapids GOTV Door Knock and Phone Bank, 2923 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Come in and work for whatever time works best for you.
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM
- CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
- CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
- 1:00 PM
- CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- 1:30 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- 6:00 PM
- CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
- SD34 DFL Victory Party — more information as it becomes available
- SD37 DFL Election Night Watch Party, Invictus Brewing Co, 2025 105th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55449
- 8:00 PM
- Minnesota DFL Election Night Party, InterContinental Hotel, 11 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55101