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Vote DFL Nov. 6
To the editor:
Most of my neighbors and I agree that the Republican Party candidates in the upcoming election do not do near enough to challenge and stop the drumbeat of Donald Trump and his ideological base at all levels.
Since when do Americans tolerate daily lies and distortions of reality?
Since when do Americans tolerate hateful views of immigrants and people of color and the degradation of women? Continue reading “Vote DFL Nov. 6”
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New wave of attack ads shows Democrats on offense, Republicans on defense
Washington (CNN) — The DCCC and the NRCC — each party’s main congressional campaign committee — combined to release more than 20 new ads this week amid the intensifying battle for the House of Representatives, with a range of targets and messages reflecting their opposing strategic priorities in the final month of the midterm elections.
On the Democratic side, the committee is on offense, releasing new attack ads in a slew of races against vulnerable GOP incumbents, and also a key open seat race in New Mexico’s 2nd district. Among those targeted: CO-06, ME-02, VA-10, OH-01, NM-02, NJ-07, IL-13, and KY-06. The DCCC is also going up with their first ads in PA-16, NC-02 and WV-03 this week.
Some of the ads hammer GOP incumbents as out of touch with their constituents, such as the ads against Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-01) — “career politician” — or Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) — “being in Congress changes people.” It’s a key message in a range of Democratic pick-up opportunities against vulnerable Republican incumbents, particularly those in districts won by Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Grass-roots efforts aim to raise turnout in Third District
In the competitive Third District race for Congress, pitting Republican U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen against Democratic businessman and first-time candidate Dean Phillips, supporters on both sides are turning to grass-roots efforts in hopes of boosting the Nov. 6 turnout — and securing a victory.
At an Eden Prairie house in late August, a group of volunteers organized by progressive activists from Indivisible MN03 gathered over white wine and cheese plates to write out postcards to urge women to vote for Phillips. Indivisible picked out 12,000 women who are under age 35 and voted in the presidential election but not in the 2014 midterm, hoping to encourage like-minded voters to push Phillips to victory.
The group started sending out the postcards in February and will continue peppering the 12,000 voters through October with postcards, hoping the personal handwritten notes will resonate more than a fleeting Facebook post or TV ad. The group is also door-knocking throughout the district.
View the complete September 29 article by Kelly Smith on the StarTribune website here.
This is How We Win Elections
House battlefield expands as ad wars hit new peak
Voters across the country are being deluged by an onslaught of television advertising as candidates and big-spending outside groups dump millions of dollars on a growing battleground that stretches from the North Maine Woods to the posh suburbs of San Diego.
The two sides and their outside allies have already spent or reserved nearly a half-billion dollars in television time in the fight over control of the House of Representatives, according to data compiled by several Democratic and Republican sources watching the media landscape.
This week alone, candidates and outside groups are spending more than $63 million on television airtime in 51 districts across the country.
View the complete September 27 article by Reid Wilson on the Hill website here.
Weekend of Action: Get Up & Get Involved
DNC on National Voter Registration Day
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, DNC Chair Tom Perez released the following statement:
“This is the most important election in our lifetime, and that’s why Democrats are working nonstop to register voters today and every day through November 6th. Across the country, activists and organizers are joining our fight to flip more seats from red to blue – from the school board to the Senate.
“We’ve already shattered records for turnout in our primaries, which is an exciting sign of what’s to come for our diverse candidates on Election Day. But we can’t leave anything to chance. And this National Voter Registration Day is a great opportunity to connect with friends and family, make sure they’re registered to vote, and do everything we can to make this election one for the history books. Let’s take back our democracy.” Continue reading “DNC on National Voter Registration Day”