In the Know: October 4, 2018

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Why are you voting in 2018?

Following the dark money in Minnesota’s 2018 campaign spending, WCCO
GOP sees Kavanaugh as a boost for Senate, danger for House, The Hill
Statewide GOP candidates are doing a trip to the Iron Range this weekend. On Friday, candidates will tour PolyMet, among other events. And on Saturday, the candidates are doing a caravan touring 10 cities. The caravan includes U.S. Senate candidate Jim Newberger, secretary of state candidate John Howe, U.S. Senate candidate Karin Housley, CD8 candidate Pete Stauber, gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson and attorney general candidate Doug Wardlow. Star Tribune

2018 Election — U.S. Senate
Housley looks for boost from Trump visit, MPR
Competitive 1st District race is backdrop to Trump’s visit, MPR

2018 Election — U.S. House of Representatives
Paulsen v. Phillips: 3rd District candidate debate, MPR
KSTP/SurveyUSA: Phillips leads Paulsen in a tight race, KSTP
Lewis narrowly leads Craig in GOP poll of Minnesota’s 2nd District, Roll Call
Polls show Craig with a lead in CD 2, New York Times
In battleground Minnesota, Trump’s trade wars are changing the political landscape, Washington Post
Trump’s visit highlights each side of House battle, Rochester Post Bulletin
Hagedorn doubles down on his support of Trump, WCCO-AM
Questions on health care derails congressional debate, Ely Timberjay
VERIFY: Ad attacks candidate Dan Feehan, KARE
These representatives voted to keep Trumps sketchy tax practices hidden from the public, Think Progress

Bob Mokos is a former Air Force pilot and NRA sharpshooter. And now he’s calling on Congressman Jason Lewis for taking corporate gun lobby money at the expense of public safety in this ad paid for by the Giffords PAC.

2018 Election — Governor
Life of law and politics shaped GOP governor hopeful Johnson, MPR
Tim Walz has a new ad featuring “One Minnesota for All.”


Tim Walz met with Education Minnesota members from Chisholm and Hibbing, Oct. 2. Teachers in Hibbing have been bargaining since March 2017 while teachers in Chisholm have been bargaining since November. A 20-year teacher, Walz is endorsed by Education Minnesota.



2018 Election — Attorney General

Agriculture
Several ag programs expire as farm bill talks stall, Washington Pilot

Health care


Kavanaugh, Brett
McConnell sets Friday test vote for Kavanaugh, Star Tribune
Poll: More believe Ford than Kavanaugh. A cultural shift from 1991, MPR
Lindsey Graham says Sen. Amy Klobuchar should apologize to Brett Kavanaugh, Star Tribune
Senate gets FBI Kavanaugh report, with initial vote Friday, MPR
GOP women in hot seat over Trump mocking Ford, vote looming, Pioneer Press


Trump
Rochester prepares for pomp, protest, gridlock with Trump visit on Thursday, Star Tribune
Probes of Trump taxes carry potential of millions in fines, Star Tribune
Trump’s shot at Ford seems to backfire, The Hill
President Trump’s rally in Rochester: What you need to know, MPR

Upcoming DFL Events

  • October 4
    • 9:00 AM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 10:00 AM
      • CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
      • CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
      • CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 1:30 PM 
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 3:45 PM
      • Blaine DFL Early Vote and Door Knock for Rep. Erin Koegel (HD37A) and Amir Malik (HD37B). Bus leaves DFL Headquarters at 3:45 PM. Early voting location:  Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55449. Door knock staging from 2331 108th Ln NE, Blaine, MN 55449. More information and RSVP here.
    • 6:00 PM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
  • October 5
    • 9:00 AM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 10:00 AM
      • CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
      • CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 12:00 PM
      • Stand Against Trump, corner of Brookdale and Xerxes, Brooklyn Park. SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest on this corner.
    • 1:30 PM 
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 6:00 PM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
  • October 6
    • 9:00 AM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 10:00 AM
      • CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
      • CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 1:30 PM 
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 6:00 PM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
  • October 7
    • 9:00 AM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 10:00 AM
      • CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 10:00 AM
      • CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
      • CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 1:30 PM 
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 6:00 PM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
  • October 8
    • 9:00 AM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 10:00 AM
      • CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 1:00 PM
      • CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
      • CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 1:30 PM 
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 6:00 PM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 7:00 PM
      • SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
      • SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • October 9
    • 9:00 AM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 10:00 AM
      • CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
      • CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
      • CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 1:30 PM 
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 3:45 PM
      • DFL Early Vote and Door Knock for Patty Acomb (HD44B), Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) and Steve Elkins (HD49B), bus leaves DFL Headquarters at 3:45 PM. Early voting and door knock staging both at Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. More information and RSVP here.
    • 6:00 PM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 7:00 PM
      • SD40 DFL Gun Violence Communications Workshop, Park Center High School, 7300 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55443. Workshop will be led by Rev. Nancy Nord Bence, Director of Protect Minnesota.  Use the Noble Ave entrance off the student parking lot
      • Robbinsdale School Board Candidate Forum (District 281), Education Service Center, 4148 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope, MN
  • October 10
    • 9:00 AM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 10:00 AM
      • CD3 Bloomington Campaign Office Staffing Help, 2950 Metro Dr, Suite 117, Bloomington, MN 55425. Email Jens at jundin@dfl.org if you can help.
      • CD3 Brooklyn Park Office Open for Volunteers, 2937 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444. Email Decontee at dsawyer@dfl.org if you can help.
      • CD3 Eden Prairie Campaign Office Staffing Help, 10165 Hennepin Town Rd, Unit 109, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Email Laura at lhelgen@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 1:30 PM 
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
    • 3:30 PM
      • DFL Express Door Knock:  Maple Grove, 8001 Main St N, Maple Grove, MN 55369. The bus will leave DFL headquarters at 3:30 PM. If you’d like to meet the bus, come to the above address at 4:30 PM. More information and RSVP here.
    • 6:00 PM
      • CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. Email Mia at mberman@dfl.org if you can help.
      • HD40B House Candidate Forum, Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN. Doors open at 6:00 PM, forum begins at 6:30 PM>
      • Ethiopian Coffee Hour Hosted at the DFL Field Office, 4407 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
    • 6:30 PM
      • SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Room C102, Bloomington, MN 55420
    • 7:00 PM
      • SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422