2017 Jackie Stevenson Dinner Reservations Still Possible

We upped our numbers a bit in case there are a few more people who’d like to join us September 10

If you’re unable to make a firm ticket purchase, but are planning on attending, please email us at info@dfl3cd.org with the specifics so we can make certain a place is reserved for you NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 6.

This year’s emcee will again be Buck Humphrey.

In addition to our keynote speaker, U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu, we are honored to have the following dignitaries scheduled to attend:

  • U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (tentative)
  • U.S. Rep. Tim Walz
  • Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman
  • State Sen. John Hoffman
  • State Sen. Steve Cwodzinski
  • State Rep. Andrew Carlson
  • State Rep. Cheryl Youakim
  • State Rep. Debra Hilstrom
  • State Rep. Erin Murphy
  • State Rep. John Lesch
  • State Rep. Laurie Pryor
  • State Rep. Paul Thissen
  • State Rep. Tina Liebling
  • St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman
  • CD3 DFL Candidate Adam Jennings
  • CD3 DFL Candidate Dean Phillips
  • State DFL Chair Ken Martin
  • State DFL Vice Chair Marge Hoffa
  • DNC Member J.P. Barone
  • DNC Member Lori Sellner
  • Commissioner Victoria Rhinehart

Rep. Ted Lieu Explains Why He Called Donald Trump an ‘Evil Man’

On March 28, 2017, California Democrat Rep. Lieu tells Laurence O’Donnell that President Trump is violating his oath of office when he said he will let Obamacare “explode.” He also shares what he thinks about White House chief strategist Steve Bannon.

Ted Lieu is out-tweeting Trump, and it’s making him a political star

Rep. Lieu will be joining us at our upcoming (September 10, 2017) Jackie Stevenson Dinner. Here’s a recent article talking about him we thought you’d be interested in.

The following article by Karen Heller was posted on the Washington Post website March 30, 2017:

The makeshift sign on Lieu’s office door. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post)

 In the packed auditorium at the Creative Artists Agency, a vortex of entertainment industry power and current progressive political woe, comedian Kathy Griffin — tiny, insistently red-tressed — erupts in full-throttle rasp at the man in the boxy gray suit as he finishes up onstage.

“I saw you on the Joy Reid show on MSNBC,” Griffin says, coming up from the audience to address Rep. Ted Lieu, a California Democrat speaking at the CAA Foundation’s Take Action Day. “You’re giving us hope!”

A trio of sleek female agents surrounds Lieu, as if he’s some TV heartthrob like actor Joshua Jackson, who is on the same environmental panel yet attracting far less attention.

“You’re a rock star,” they gasp. “We love your tweets.”

With Lieu, it’s all about the tweets. Since the inauguration of Donald Trump, Lieu has become a tweeting demon, famous as the man, as the Los Angeles Times put it, “trolling the Tweeter in Chief.” Continue reading “Ted Lieu is out-tweeting Trump, and it’s making him a political star”

Rep. Ted Lieu to Keynote the 2017 Jackie Stevenson Dinner

We are pleased to announce that our Keynote Speaker at this year’s Jackie Stevenson Dinner will be U.S. Representative Ted Lieu.  Rep. Lieu has served in Congress since 2014 representing California’s 33rd Congressional District.  He is a former active duty officer in the U.S. Air Force and serves as a Colonel in the Reserves.

In Congress, he has established himself as a leader on the environment, cybersecurity, civil liberties and veterans.

As one of only four computer science majors currently serving in Congress, he is frequently sought out for his insight on technology and innovation matters.

Prior to serving in Congress, he was elected to the California State Senate in 2011 and State Assembly in 2005, as well as serving as a Member of the Torrance City Council in 2002.  Prior to that, he served as a Torrance Environmental Quality Commissioner.

You can read more about Rep Lieu here.  Look for information on how to get your tickets shortly.

2017 Jackie Stevenson Dinner Update

Details are coming together for our event.  Here’s the latest:

Where:  DoubleTree by Hilton, 7800 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55439

When:  Sunday, September 10, 2017

4:30 PM — Special Reception with our VIP Guest

5:00 PM — Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar)

6:00 PM — Dinner

We’ll be announcing more details shortly, so check back