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
Jeff Johnson:
Bachmann Backs Jeff Johnson In Race For Governor, WCCO
Matt Pelikan:
Can This Gay Millennial Defeat Keith Ellison?, Millennial Politics
Minnesota News:
DFL seals finalists in 8th District, Duluth News Tribune
Filing deadline drama: Ellison, Omar moves scramble Minnesota politics, MPR
4 candidates to run in District 6 congressional race, Stearns County Sheriff’s race, St. Cloud Times
Pension bill was 2018 bright spot for Minnesota Legislature<, Star Tribune
Democracy shows through in crowded attorney general race, Inforum
Who’s running for the Minnesota House in 2018, MinnPost
Trump:
Treasury Secretary urged Trump to exempt Canada from steel and aluminum tariffs: Sources, ABC News
Exclusive: Trump considers dozens of new pardons, CNN
Donald Trump’s ‘don’t blame me’ strategy extends to splitting immigrant families, CNN
‘Economy crippling’ and ‘third grade’ work: Conservatives pan Trump’s move to save failing coal and nuclear plants, CNBC
Trump faces isolation at upcoming G-7 meeting of world leaders in Canada, USA Today
U.S. Senator Tina Smith:
Tina Smith Maiden Speech Addresses #MeToo, Franken and the Future, Roll Call;
U.S. Representative Erik Paulsen:
U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen answers queries of donations, gun control, Lakeshore Weekly News
World News:
Mexico imposes tariffs on $3 billion worth of US exports, CNN
Italy’s New Populist Government Articulates Vision, but Few Specifics, New York Times
Guatemala volcano: Almost 200 missing and 75 dead, BBC
All eyes on Canada as first G7 nation prepares to make marijuana legal, The Guardian
Will Dennis Rodman Be Involved in North Korea Summit in Singapore?, Newsweek
Other News:
America may soon face its biggest labor strike in decades, CNN
Tariff increases could bring us back to 2008 crisis levels, World Bank warns, CNBC
Toys ‘R’ Us Workers Take on Private-Equity Barons: ‘You Ought to Be Ashamed’, The Nation
ACLU sues over plans for citizenship question on 2020 census, MPR
U.S. troops mark D-Day anniversary in France, CBS News
Upcoming Events
- June 6, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, location TBD
- June 7, 4:00 PM — Carver County Democrats Family Picnic, McKnight Park, 110400 Pioneer Trail, Chaska
- June 8, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- June 11, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 11, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- June 12, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55367, in the EOC (downstairs)
- June 13, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- June 14 — Flag Day
- June 14, 6:30 — State DFL Outreach and Inclusion Committee Meeting, State DFL Headquarters, 255 E Plato Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107. Open to all DFL Senate District Outreach Officers and Senate District Officers.
- June 14, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 15 — Eid al-Fitr
- June 17 — Father’s Day
- June 18, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
- June 20, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 146000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345