Tag: News

2018 Minnesota Elections:
Last-minute filings flood delivers undeniable messages, St. Cloud Times
Minnesota politicians party like it’s 2006, StarTribune
Dayton scatters endorsements in biggest Minn. races, MPR
The messy primary to replace Rep. Keith Ellison will center on who represents the future of the DFL, MinnPost

2018 National Elections:
Sen. Dean Heller is Democrats’ biggest Senate target in 2018, Vox
If Democrats want to retake the House, they need to win big in Virginia, Vox
Primary Briefing: Virginia, Nevada, South Carolina, North Dakota, FiveThirtyEight
If There’s a Red Wave Election in 2018, This Will Be Why, New York Times
Native American vote could have impact in midterms: Activists, ABC News Continue reading “In the Know: June 11, 2018”

2018 Minnesota Elections:
Walz shakes up campaign team, MPR
Anti-Muslim mudslinging as Ellison enters attorney general race, Pioneer Press
Local activist enters 8th District race: Sorensen files for Nolan’s seat in crowded field, Bemidji Pioneer
Yes, more women are running for the Minnesota House in 2018. But more men are, too., MinnPost
District 5 DFL calls special convention to sort chaos in race for Keith Ellison’s seat, Bring Me the News

2018 National Elections:
The top 10 House races of 2018 still heavily favor Democrats, Washington Post
Republicans in tight House races feel heat from Mexican tariffs, Reuters
Cynthia Nixon brings spirit of Sanders to New York governor’s race, The Guardian
Why Race Baiting Is Becoming a Central GOP Strategy for the Midterms, Slate Continue reading “In the Know: June 8, 2018”

2018 Minnesota Elections:
Why is Keith Ellison leaving a safe seat in Congress to make a risky bid for Minnesota attorney general?, MinnPost
What’s next for Democrats after ‘dumpster fire’ day?, MPR
From refugee camp to U.S. Congress, Ilhan Omar sets her sights high, Pioneer Press
Mike Hatch says he’ll withdraw from attorney general race, Pioneer Press

2018 National Elections:
The outlook for a blue wave, explained, Vox
A Campaign Claiming to be Democratic in a Key California House Race is Being Run By a Consultant with Trump Ties, The Intercept
Iowa Could Be 2018’s Bellwether for Democrats, New York Mag
How Democrats escaped disaster in California, Politico Continue reading “In the Know: June 7, 2018”

2018 Election:
Fred Hubbell wins Democratic nomination to run against Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Register
Voters recall judge who oversaw Brock Turner sexual assault case, Vox
6 takeaways from the biggest primary night of 2018, CNN
Democrats’ Newest Headache Is In New Jersey, Slate
Iowa Democrats Pick 2 Women for Targeted Congressional Seats, U.S. News and World Report
In California, Republicans And Democrats Appear To Avoid ‘Jungle Primary’ Nightmares, NPR

DC Politics:
Sen. Mitch McConnell announces August recess cancelled, CBS News
“He’s dying anyway”: the Trump right’s hate for John McCain, explained, Vox
Ryan: ‘Obviously’ Trump shouldn’t pardon himself, The Hilll

Erin Murphy:
Murphy, DFL candidate for governor, to visit Bemidji, The Bemidji Pioneer Continue reading “In the Know: June 6, 2018”

2018 Election:
These 9 California House races could make or break the Democratic wave, Vox
Democratic women running for office are overperforming in 2018, in one chart, Vox
The Late Races To Watch On The Biggest Primary Day Of 2018, FiveThirtyEight

DC Politics:
Minnesota Republicans in Congress split over Trump, Mueller probe Star Tribune
Mick Mulvaney is Required by Law to Meet With His Consumer Advisory Board. But he’s Refusing, Board Members Say, The Intercept
DeVos: School safety panel will not look at role of guns Star Tribune
Judge schedules hearing on revoking Paul Manafort’s bail in Mueller probe, NBC
Bipartisan odd couple racks up wins at House Judiciary, Politico Continue reading “In the Know: June 5, 2018”

2018 Election:
IN THREE CALIFORNIA HOUSE RACES, WEALTHY DEMOCRATS HAVE SPENT $16 MILLION OF THEIR OWN MONEY SO FAR, The Intercept
Every June 5 primary election you should know about, briefly explained, Vox
Iowa Democrats Want Back Control Of The State, Starting With The Governor, NPR
U.S. senators face far different campaign landscape in Minnesota, MPR
The Texas Democrat hoping to unseat Ted Cruz, one county at a time, The Guardian

DC Politics:
Immigration clash in Congress coming in June, MPR
Pruitt wanted to buy ‘old mattress’ from Trump International Hotel, Politico
Ex-Senate Finance Committee aide joins prominent tax firm, The Hill Continue reading “In the Know: June 4, 2018”

2018 Election:
Unprecedented? Trump aims to defy midterm campaign history, CNN
Ahead of November Election, Old Voting Machines Stir Concerns Among U.S. Officials, US News and World Report
Tim Pawlenty Announces Lt. Gov. Fischbach As Running Mate, WCCO

Attorney General Lori Swanson:
MN Attorney General Lori Swanson alleges opioid maker used ‘brazen’ illegal sales tactics, Pioneer Press
Walmart paying $825,000 to settle Minnesota Medicaid billing dispute, Star Tribune

DC Politics:
Ex-Michigan State University head to testify to Congress on abuse of athletes, Reuters Continue reading “In the Know: May 31, 2018”

2018 Election:
California Democrats agonize over House primaries, Politico
Trump’s new midterm strategy: Outrage, Politico
Why a strong economy won’t save Republicans in the 2018 midterms, CNBC

D.C. Politics:
Gowdy disputes Trump’s ‘spy’ claim, says FBI acted properly, Pioneer Press
Senators demand Bolton reconsider eliminating top cyber post, The Hill
Senate grapples with prison reform bill, The Hill
House GOP leader accuses tech companies of anti-conservative bias, The Hill

Dan Feehan:
Congressional Candidate Dan Feehan Visits with Small Business Owners in Mankato, KEYC Continue reading “In the Know: May 30, 2018”

2018 Election:
Rep. Tom Garrett of Virginia drops bid for re-election, cites alcoholism, USA Today
More military veterans running for office at a time when fewer are in Congress, ABC
California’s “top two” primary chaos, explained, Vox
California Midterm Elections 2018: The Top Races to Watch, New York Times

Congressional Politics:
Time’s up, Congress: Bypass GOP leaders and get DACA done for DREAMers: John Kasich, USA Today
Making a deal with North Korea: what role for the U.S. Congress?, NK Pro
Congress is ‘Too Scared’ of the AMA to Really Attack Opioids, Daily Beast
Congress Needs to Follow The Research and Prioritize Higher Education, Forbes

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton’s Signature Final Hurdle for Millions Headed to ‘Critical’ Veterans Homes Repair, KSTP
Dayton Expected to Sign Bonding Bill This Week, KXRA Continue reading “In the Know: May 29, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
“Gov Dayton vetoes tax, spending bills, the major work of the session”, Star Tribune
“Minnesota school funding, What Just Happened?”, MinnPost

U.S. Representative Jason Lewis:
“At Jason Lewis’ town halls, controlling his constituents was job No. 1”, City Pages

U.S. Representative Erik Paulsen:
“Paulsen joins effort to force House vote on Dreamers”, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: May 24, 2018”