In the Know: August 23, 2018

29 days until Sept. 21 when early voting opens
75 days until Election Day

2018 Election
Will you vote?


Trump is said to plan 40 days on the campaign trail for midterms, Bloomberg

2018 Election — U.S. Senate
Poll: Huge recognition gap between Smith, Housely in Senate race, WCCO

2018 Election — Congress
Immigration a priority as Ilhan Omar is poised for Washington, WCCO
Paulsen, Phillips clash in first 3rd District debate, KSTP
Video replay: MN CD3 debate – Erik Paulsen and Dean Phillips, The UpTake
U.S. House control could hinge on Jim Hagedorn, ‘worst Republican candidate in America,’ City Pages
Feehan aims to replace Walz as Democratic congressman, St. Peter Herald
Republicans blast party’s strategy for keeping House majority, The Hill
Republicans find midterm silver lining in Minnesota’s Iron Range, National Journal

Dean Phillips has released his first TV ad.


Cohen, Michael

Immigration
MN GOP: Weak immigration laws led to Iowa killing, MPR
Army reinstates dozens of discharged immigrant recruits and reservists, MPR
Molly Tibbetts murder case gets pulled into Minnesota Senate race, Star Tribune


Poll
Real Clear Politics – still lots of work to do! Only 75 more days to ensure people vote and they #voteblue

Trump
Democrats seek to keep conversation on corruption, not impeachment, Star Tribune



Voting
Democratic official: DNC stopped hack attempt on voter file, KSTP

Upcoming DFL Events

  • Today to September 3 — DFL Booth at the Minnesota State Fair, corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cooper Street
  • August 23, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 23, 1:00 PM — CD3 Eden Prairie Volunteer Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Suite 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55437. For more information or to RSVP email lhelgen@dfl.org
  • August 23, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 23, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 24, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 24, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 24, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 25, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 25, 10:00 AM — CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • August 25, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 25, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 26, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 26, 10:00 AM — CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • August 26, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 26, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 27, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 27, 10:00 AM — CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • August 27, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 27, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 28, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 28, 10:00 AM — CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • August 28, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 28, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 28, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.