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2018 Election
Why are you voting in November?
Minnesotans head to the polls for start of early voting, Star Tribune
Early voting opens as midterm election enters final phase, MPR
Klobuchar, DFL candidates, visit St. Joseph, Newsleader
Rochester is growing. Is it growing fast enough to keep CD 1 blue? MinnPost
Minnesota businesses want promises from candidates, and it’s not tax cuts, Star Tribune
Early voting opens in Minnesota, WDIO
In the world of candidate fundraising appeals, good news is bad, bad news is awesome, and ‘dark forces’ are all around us, MinnPost
Tough news for GOP in Minnesota poll, Star Tribune
Many states’ governor’s races become a proxy battle over Trump, Star Tribune
Election update: Who’s leading in Obama-Trump districts, FiveThirtyEight
Michelle Obama drums up voter participation at Nevada rally, Star Tribune
My colleague Caitlin Owens noticed a trend as she looked around at Republicans’ midterm campaigns: Many of them keep promising that if they win, they will do unpopular things — like repeal the Affordable Care Act or cut Medicare. The reason for this, especially for Republicans, is that this year isn’t about persuading or winning over swing voters. It’s about turning out the base. And the base still wants ACA repeal.
- “It’s all about the base, because as far as I can tell, they’ve lost the independents, there’s no one left to woo,” said conservative economist Doug Holtz-Eakin, a former campaign aide to late Sen. John McCain. Axios
Voters in Hennepin County have a chance to make political history this year: Irene Folstrom, first county commissioner of color; Ilhan Omar, first Somali-American elected to Congress; Peggy Flanagan, first Native American lt. governor and highest ranking woman in the U.S. to hold office; and Mohamud Noor, the first Somali-American male to serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives. #BeAVoter
Poll from Protect our Care: 60 percent of voters in MN02 and MN03 say health care is either the top issue or very important this election season. What’s more, a vast majority of voters in MN02 and MN03 are deeply concerned about Congressman Lewis and Congressman Paulsen’s work to repeal health care. Concerns over health care are driving head-to-head results that show Congressman Paulsen trailing 52-39 percent and Congressman Lewis trailing 48-45 percent.
2018 Election — U.S. House of Representatives
Minneapolis police chief takes heat over campaign event, Star Tribune
Paulsen ad quotes Pat Kessler out of context, WCCO
Two major political handicappers find Minnesota’s Third District slipping out of Erik Paulsen’s grasp, MinnPost
A Bigfoot sighting in a suddenly at-risk Republican seat, Ozy
Dean Team Flash Mob!
Joe Radinovich released a new campaign ad.
2018 Election — Governor
Jeff Johnson promises tax cuts, but that means spending cuts, too, Star Tribune
In their own words: how Jeff Johnson and Tim Walz characterize the governor’s race, MinnPost
Amid labor shortages, governor candidates debate ways to boost workers in Minnesota, MinnPost
2018 Election — Attorney General
Keith Ellison released his first ad.
2018 Election — Legislature
Six questions: What happens now that Jim Knoblach is ending his campaign? MPR
Agriculture
As aid checks go out, farmers worry it won’t be enough, Star Tribune
Immigration
Trump to limit access to U.S. for immigrants using, or likely to use, public aid, Star Tribune
More than 12,000 migrant children are now in government shelters, compared with 2,400 in May 2017. “[T]housands of immigrant families are experiencing … increasing hurdles … to take custody of sons, daughters and relatives who crossed the border on their own,” AP’s Gisela Salomon and Claudia Torrens report:
- “The Trump administration has imposed more stringent rules and vetting.”
- “The requirements include the submission of fingerprints by all adults in the household where a migrant child will live.”
- “Many of the parents … are poor and … share homes with others who are unrelated or in the country illegally. Many of those roommates have been reluctant to submit their fingerprints.” Axios
Kavanaugh, Brett
Kavanaugh, Ford agree to testify Thursday, Star Tribune
As Senate hearing set for Kavanugh, new accuser emerges, Star Tribune
Kavanaugh fight risks worsening Republicans’ gender problem, Star Tribune
Trump
Trump approval drops to 39 percent in Minnesota, MPR
Upcoming DFL Events
- September 24
- 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.
- 10:00 AM — CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM — 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.
- September 25
- 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.
- 10:00 AM — CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM — 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.
- September 26
- 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.
- 10:00 AM — CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM — 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.
- September 27
- 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.
- 10:00 AM — CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM — 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.
- September 28
- 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.
- 10:00 AM — CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM — 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 Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale and Xerxes in Brooklyn Park, join him when you can.
- 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.
- September 29
- 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.
- 10:00 AM — CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM — 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.
- 5:00 PM — SD40 DFL Fundraiser, 1512 Woodbine Ln, Brooklyn Center, MN
- 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.
- September 30
- 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.
- 10:00 AM — CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
- 10:00 AM — 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.