Our latest office (across 494 from the airport) is up and running. If you’re in that area and are able, please consider contributing some supplies to help them help our candidates:
Bloomington Office Needs
political signs and posters for decorating the office
copy paper
printer toner (contact Jens for specifics*)
pens
markers
paper clips
staplers and staples
tape
painters’ tape
postage for postcards
2″ x 4″ labels
kids movies
games for kids
bottled still water
bottled sparkling water
snacks
hot water kettle
tea
trash bags
air fresheners
air filter or box fan
If you can help, please contact Jens at jundlin@dfl.org or 612.987.9336.*
The following article by Reid Wilson was posted on the Hill website August 17, 2018:
Democratic enthusiasm and a GOP malaise surrounding President Trumphave set the stage for a potentially devastating midterm election for the House Republican majority.
In a series of special elections mostly in reliably GOP districts, Democratic candidates have routinely outperformed Hillary Clinton’s share of the vote from 2016.
At the same time, Republican candidates have underperformed President Trump’s vote share in all but two special elections.
The new Eden Prairie office is getting up and running. They need your help to help to get things set up. If you can help, please let them know:
Needs:
refrigerator
desks
long folding tables
office chairs
shelving
power cords
paper towels
paper plates
disposable cups
toilet paper
cleaning supplies
office supplies
paper
pens
pencils
paper clips
clipboards
volunteers to organize the office and then staff it to welcome more volunteers, answer phones, enter data and more.
The office is located at 10165 Hennepin Town Road, Suite 109, in Eden Prairie (that’s on the northwest corner of Hennepin Town Road and Pioneer Trail).
You can email Brittany Edwards (bedwards@dfl.org) or Laura Helgen (lhelgen@dfl.org) with what you can drop off and work out a drop off time.
The following article by Lorraine Woellert and Marianne Levine was posted on the Politico website July 31, 2018:
If businesses shift significant support away from Republicans, it could deal a blow to GOP fundraising. But some Democrats are skeptical that the talk will translate into cash for their campaigns.
Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips (left) said that the political network would not help Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) in his Senate race against Democratic incumbent Heidi Heitkamp, citing inconsistencies on a range of Koch priorities. Credit: Andrew Harnik, AP Photo
Business groups, at war with President Donald Trump over trade and immigration, say they’re taking steps to rebuild the political center — including taking fresh looks at moderate Democrats.
The American Bankers Association this month began airing ads in support of candidates for the first time, including Democrats Sen. Jon Tester of Montana and Rep. Lou Correa of California. The International Franchise Association has more than doubled its support to Democrats this cycle, with 27 percent of its donations going to centrists in the party. TheU.S. Chamber of Commerce, which leans heavily Republican, endorsed Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey over Republican John McCann, who has the support of former Trump aide Sebastian Gorka.
Even the powerful Koch network appears to be withholding some support for the Republican Party, if not outright supporting Democrats. Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips said at a donor retreat Monday that the political network would not help Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) in his Senate race against Democratic incumbent Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), citing inconsistencies on a range of Koch priorities.
Our state will be facing tough races up and down the ballot in November. The first step to making sure we protect our Minnesota values on Election Day is to vote in the primary.
We need DFLers to show up at the polls on August 14th. Talk to your neighbors, call your friends, and sign up for your GOTV shift today.
All voters in Minnesota can vote early before Election Day without providing a reason. To vote by mail, all you need to do is submit an application for an absentee ballot.
There are a lot of races on the ballot for the August 14 primary election, and there’s a lot at stake for this state and nation with the general election this fall. The DFL candidate that appears on the ballot for many races will depend on who turn out to vote in the primary election.
What’s on Your Ballot?
You can print out a sample ballot to take with you to vote (either early voting or Election Day) by entering your address here: http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/
The following article by David Weigel was posted on the Washington Post website January 2, 2017:
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi is joined by Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) and former Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis during a news conference at Union Station in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 16. (Richard Vogel/AP)
Ask any reporter what his or her most hated question is, and we’ll tell you: It’s asking “why isn’t the mainstream media covering this?” while linking to a story from the mainstream media.
This year started off with a doozy, when congressman-turned-CNN pundit Jack Kingston tweeted a link to a Fox News item about a Hillary Clinton donor offering $500,000 to help women who had stories of sexual misconduct by Donald Trump. “Another story buried by #MSM in 2017,” tweeted Kingston.
