Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party & Election
political party in Minnesota, United States
Progressives seek to neutralize AIPAC’s spending threats: The group’s promised flood of cash hasn’t yet arrived, but progressives are trying to defend against — ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/democrats-aipac-election-spending-00152616
Inside Congress Live, Apr 09, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO: Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team
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Klobuchar says Alabama election bolsters Biden’s Southern push: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said the special election victory in Alabama, where a Democratic ...
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Not even AOC is calling for Sonia Sotomayor to retire: Progressive House Democrats are dismissing calls for the 69-year-old justice's retirement ...
businessinsider.com/sonia-sotomayor-retirement-supreme-court-progressives-health-ginsburg-2024-4
Omar says Israel policy divisions won’t stop her from supporting Biden in November
thehill.com/homenews/house/4529668-omar-biden-israel-policy-divisions/
HAPPENING NOW: The Defense Department holds a briefing from the Pentagon. abcn.ws/2J0gebC
Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
Progressive "Squad" members want much more from Biden on Gaza: Rep. Cori Bush declined to say if she plans to vote for Biden in her state's March 23 ...
axios.com/2024/03/07/progressives-squad-biden-israel-gaza
Sizeable ‘uncommitted’ vote in Michigan ignites debate among Democrats: Some warn that the “uncommitted” showing in Tuesday’s primary is big warning sign ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/28/uncommitted-vote-michigan-ignites-democratic-debate/
AIPAC's Dark Money Arm Unleashes $100 Million Blitz on Progressives: "AIPAC and their Republican mega-donors are targeting Black and brown Democratic ...
commondreams.org/news/aipac-2024
Super Tuesday Highlights Biden’s Gaza Problem: Democratic voters showed up in significant numbers to protest Biden at the ballot box in Tuesday’s primaries
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/super-tuesday-biden-israel-gaza-uncommitted-1234981965/
How Gaza activists in Minnesota are continuing the wave of ‘uncommitted’ votes: ‘no more empty claims’
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/04/minnesota-uncommitted-protest-vote-biden-israel-gaza-ceasefire
Several US Congress lawmakers have shown concern regarding the general elections in Pakistan. Many demanded a full investigation of "election ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/elections-2024 #DawnToday #PKElections2024 #Pakistan
Robbins: Hard left Democrats may find numbers thinning: The Squad members have prided themselves on not being shrinking violets. For a few of them, however ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/05/robbins-hard-left-democrats-may-find-numbers-thinning/
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden delivers remarks on investing in infrastructure. abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/biden-revisits-decaying-wisconsin-bridge-announce-5b-infrastructure-106668643
Quick Glance: Biden Announces $5B for Deteriorating Wisconsin Bridge
- President Biden announces nearly $5 billion for upgrading deteriorating bridges and other infrastructure projects nationwide.
- Federal funding will upgrade the John A. Blatnik Memorial Bridge in Wisconsin to expedite freight traffic and support local businesses.
- Biden intensifies focus on Wisconsin as a crucial swing state, emphasizing the need to reward voters for his policy achievements in office.
- Wisconsin remains a closely divided state, and Biden is banking on his political presence to influence the tight election decision.
Why New Hampshire matters to Dean Phillips' campaign: The Minnesota Democrat says securing more than 20% of the vote will be a victory.
axios.com/local/twin-cities/2024/01/23/new-hampshire-primary-dean-phillips-campaign
Quick Glance: Biden's Unlikely Write-In Victory Quest in New Hampshire
- President Biden's name won't be on the ballot in the New Hampshire primary.
- His campaign has been inactive in the state, and the DNC has labeled the upcoming vote as "meaningless" in the nomination process.
- Over a dozen other candidates, including long-shot challengers like Marianne Williamson and Rep. Dean Phillips (Minn.), will be on the Democratic ballot.
- A loss or close finish in New Hampshire will likely spark discussions about Democrats' dissatisfaction with Biden as their presumed nominee.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar raises $1.6 million in Q4: Omar is facing several primary challengers again this year, including a rematch from Don Samuels.
axios.com/local/twin-cities/2024/01/11/minnesota-rep-ilhan-omar-record-fundraising
Sen. Amy Klobuchar heads into her 2024 re-election bid without a major GOP challenger
startribune.com/klobuchar-heads-into-her-2024-re-election-bid-without-a-major-gop-challenger/600334450/
Squad member Summer Lee gets Democratic leadership backing in Israel-fueled primary
axios.com/2024/01/17/squad-member-gets-democratic-leadership-backing
Boebert switches congressional districts to more conservative seat, avoiding tough rematch with Democrat
pbs.org/newshour/politics/boebert-switches-congressional-districts-to-more-conservative-seat-avoiding-tough-rematch-with-democrat
Quick Glance: Lauren Boebert to Change Districts for 2024 Reelection
- Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert announced she will switch districts for her reelection next year after narrowly winning in 2022.
- Boebert, known for advocating gun owner rights, revealed in a video that she will run in Colorado's 4th Congressional District instead of the 3rd.
- The 4th District is currently held by retiring Republican Rep. Ken Buck and leans more Republican than Boebert's current district.
- Boebert expressed her commitment to represent the 3rd District well and earn the trust of conservative voters in the 4th District for the 2025 term.
How Rep. Lauren Boebert’s new district stacks up against her old one, in 4 charts
cnn.com/2024/01/03/us/lauren-boebert-colorado-congressional-districts-dg/
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has said that there cannot be free and fair elections in Pakistan when “one of the opposition parties has been criminalised” ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/elections-2024 #DawnToday #IlhanOmar #Elections2024
Tim Walz Is the Dems’ Anti-DeSantis and He Has a Plan for 2024: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is concocting the strategy for Democrats on how to take back as many ...
thedailybeast.com/tim-walz-is-the-dems-anti-desantis-and-he-has-a-plan-for-2024
Dean Phillips says his presidential campaign will last through next summer, regardless of results
startribune.com/dean-phillips-says-his-presidential-campaign-will-last-through-next-summer-regardless-of-results/600327429/
13 Dems Oppose Resolution Conflating Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism: "This extreme and cynical Republican resolution does nothing to combat antisemitism ...
commondreams.org/news/antisemitism-resolution
Democrats are badly divided on Israel, and GOP isn’t making it easier: House Democrats are scrambling to overcome the deep divisions on Israel policy that have ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4355912-israel-palestine-democratic-divisions/
Ilhan Omar’s Democratic Challenger Don Samuels Says She’s ‘Not Cute’ Enough to Hold Office
thedailybeast.com/ilhan-omars-democratic-challenger-don-samuels-says-shes-not-cute-enough-to-hold-office
Meet Elliott Payne, the new Minneapolis City Council president: A self-described "nerdy engineer" and the first Black man to hold the post ...
startribune.com/meet-elliott-payne-the-new-minneapolis-city-council-president/600334971/
FBI investigates Minneapolis DFL endorsement process: Two people interviewed by the FBI said bureau personnel asked about irregularities in last year's City ...
startribune.com/fbi-looking-into-minneapolis-dfl-endorsement-process-city-council-races/600334597/
With their relevance on the line, can Minnesota Republicans stop fighting each other?
startribune.com/with-their-relevance-on-the-line-can-minnesota-republicans-stop-fighting-each-other/600333484/
Rep. Jamaal Bowman gets Democratic primary challenger: Bowman is one of several "Squad" members facing a primary fight over their criticism of Israel.
axios.com/2023/12/04/rep-jamaal-bowman-gets-democratic-primary-challenger
Rep. Dean Phillips, a Democrat running for president, says he won't run for re-election to Congress
pbs.org/newshour/politics/rep-dean-phillips-a-democrat-running-for-president-says-he-wont-run-for-re-election-to-congress
Quick Glance: Dean Phillips Opts Out of Congressional Reelection in 2024: 'Time for a New Generation'
- Democrat Dean Phillips is challenging President Joe Biden in the 2024 primary and is heeding his own advice to pass the torch.
- The 54-year-old Phillips will not seek reelection to the U.S. House and is opening up his congressional seat.
- Phillips is urging Biden to also forgo seeking reelection as both parties vie for control of Congress.
- As one of about a dozen lawmakers not seeking reelection next year, Phillips becomes part of the contest for congressional control.
Ilhan Omar headed for primary rematch after narrow 2022 victory: Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels announced Sunday that he would launch a ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4306911-ilhan-omar-primary-rematch-don-samuels/
The Squad Is About to Fight for Its Political Life: One of the biggest Israel lobbies is waging a bitter battle to defeat progressives in 2024.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/11/squad-primary-battle-israel-gaza-pacs.html
Democrats’ emotional divisions on Israel burst into public view: The raw emotions over Israel’s conduct are dividing the Democratic Party more than any other ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/04/democrat-divides-israel-gaza/
‘Squad’ members face Democratic primary challenges over Israel stances: St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, a Democrat, dropped his bid against a GOP ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/01/house-liberals-primary-challenge-israel/
Rep. Jamaal Bowman draws primary challenge from George Latimer: Westchester County Executive George Latimer launched a Democratic primary challenge to Rep ...
nydailynews.com/2023/12/06/george-latimer-jamaal-bowman-democratic-primary-congress/
What to know about Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips: Phillips announced his long shot challenge to President Biden on Friday.
axios.com/2023/10/27/democrat-dean-phillips-election-campaign-biden-2024
Quick Glance: Dean Phillips Challenges Biden in Primary
- Dean Phillips announces candidacy for Democratic presidential nomination.
- Phillips attempted to contact Biden in August, but the president was unavailable, according to a source.
- Biden will not file for New Hampshire Democratic Primary due to non-compliance with revised party's nominating calendar.
- Democrats to launch a write-in campaign for the president.
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden welcomes Australian PM Anthony Albanese at the White House. trib.al/eRlwbHD
Klobuchar, Morelle press Bezos on plans to prevent election misinformation on Alexa
thehill.com/policy/technology/4266707-klobuchar-morelle-bezos-election-misinformation-alexa/
Meta and X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
apnews.com/article/election-deepfakes-ai-x-twitter-facebook-meta-instagram-d52e8703a9e47936061bf2c8bbc94bb5
2023 Minneapolis City Council election results: What do they mean?: Progressives took control of the Minneapolis City Council. The Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Ward ...
startribune.com/2023-minneapolis-city-council-election-results-what-do-they-mean/600318191/
Minnesota officials warn of danger that AI could pose to elections: The evolving technology, if used deceptively, could cause harm to democracy, officials say.
startribune.com/minnesota-officials-warn-of-danger-that-ai-could-pose-to-elections/600308463/
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Moving past 2020 presidential run, Klobuchar enjoying smooth Senate race so far: Less than 14 months out from Election Day, no major Republican challenger has ...
startribune.com/moving-past-2020-presidential-run-klobuchar-enjoying-smooth-senate-race-so-far/600305146/
Paid articlePaid Klobuchar on Graham’s defense of 2020 election efforts in Georgia: ‘Come on now’: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) on Sunday pushed back against claims from Sen ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4196976-klobuchar-on-grahams-defense-of-2020-election-efforts-in-georgia-come-on-now/
Klobuchar Says AI Regulation Still Possible Before End of Year: The Democratic senator believes there’s a “good chance” that AI regulation will pass as part of ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-10-19/klobuchar-says-ai-regulation-still-possible-before-end-of-year
Jeffries endorses Ilhan Omar amid AIPAC primary threat: Democratic leadership is sending a message to progressives who are worried about primary challenges from ...
politico.com/news/2023/08/30/hakeem-jeffries-endoreses-ilhan-omar-aipac-00113394
AI-Generated Deepfakes Raise Concerns Ahead of 2024 US Presidential Election : Two Democratic lawmakers wrote to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda ...
techtimes.com/articles/297214/20231005/ai-generated-deepfakes-raise-concerns-ahead-2024-presidential-election.htm
'No Ideas': Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Scorches 'Weird' Republicans Set For GOP Debate
huffpost.com/entry/minnesota-governor-tim-walz-republican-party_n_64e2f5a6e4b0306c321ae831
Here's what's at stake in the Minneapolis City Council elections: Sidewalk shoveling, policing and even Mayor Frey's standing are all in play in 13 ward ...
startribune.com/heres-whats-at-stake-in-the-minneapolis-city-council-elections-jacob-frey/600306993/
Paid articlePaid Why Democrat Dean Phillips says Biden shouldn’t run: Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) supports Joe Biden’s agenda, but not his reelection. He argues a Biden ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/08/17/phillips-biden-trump/
Top Minnesota Democrats cool to Rep. Phillips' potential presidential run: U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips has not ruled out a possible primary challenge to President ...
startribune.com/gov-walz-ilhan-omar-other-minnesota-democrats-not-fans-of-dean-phillips-potential-presidential-run/600295980/
Paid articlePaid Who's running for Minneapolis City Council?: All 13 seats will be on the ballot this fall. All but one are contested.
startribune.com/whos-running-for-minneapolis-city-council-in-2023/600301987/
Paid articlePaid Ilhan Omar slams poll against Biden: 'You all know I am not eligible': The Minnesota Democrat is not eligible to serve as President of the United States because ...
businessinsider.com/ilhan-omar-joe-biden-presidential-poll-not-eligible-2023-8
Paid articlePaid GOP lawmaker apologizes for ‘religious freedom’ tweet : A Republican lawmaker apologized Tuesday for a “religious freedom” tweet he posted earlier that day after ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4155171-gop-lawmaker-apologizes-for-religious-freedom-tweet/
What's the Great Minnesota Get-Together like for politicians when it's not an election year?
startribune.com/whats-the-great-minnesota-get-together-like-for-politicians-when-its-not-an-election-year/600299670/
Paid articlePaid In the House, it’s open season on LGBTQ Americans: The House GOP took the markup of the humdrum Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/21/house-gop-lgbtq-bigotry-discrimination/
Minneapolis attorney is first to launch 2024 DFL primary run against Rep. Omar: Sarah Gad's challenge comes as Omar seeks a fourth term in the U.S. House.
startribune.com/minneapolis-attorney-is-first-to-start-2024-dfl-primary-run-against-rep-omar/600297312/
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Time Is Running Out For Congress to Protect Election Workers Before 2024: Amid predictions of a powder-keg environment at polling places next year ...
time.com/6302102/election-security-congress-fiscal-year-voter-fraud/
How Minnesota Democrats Passed A Raft Of Progressive Legislation With A 1-Seat Majority
huffpost.com/entry/minnesota-miracle-democrats-progressive-bills_n_6484afe4e4b025003eddd498
Debt ceiling: Why dozens of progressive lawmakers want Biden to use 14th Amendment
vox.com/politics/2023/5/22/23733082/14-amendment-debt-ceiling-limit-crisis-biden-mccarthy-progressives-negotiations
Amid debt ceiling impasse, House GOP auctions off lip balm for $100,000: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bid $100,000 to win a lip balm — and a fundraising visit ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/23/mccarthy-greene-lip-balm-auction-debt-ceiling/
Democratic skeptics hold off on Biden 2024 endorsement: Polling has consistently shown most Democratic voters do not want the 80-year-old president to run again.
axios.com/2023/04/26/biden-endorsements-democrats-manchin-aoc
Klobuchar says Biden and McCarthy should negotiate over budget, not debt limit: Sen. Amy Klobuchar believes President Joe Biden should sit down with House ...
cnn.com/2023/04/23/politics/debt-limit-biden-mccarthy-klobuchar-cnntv/
Minnesota Legislature passes infrastructure package near end of consequential session
startribune.com/minnesota-legislature-to-pass-infrastructure-package-end-consequential-2023-session-nursing-homes/600276931/
Paid articlePaid Inside Hakeem Jeffries' early honeymoon with House Democrats: Democrats see their new leader as a better listener than Pelosi. But progressives warn it'll be a ...
businessinsider.com/hakeem-jeffries-early-honeymoon-house-democrats-tension-progressives-2023-5
Paid articlePaid Minnesota Dems Advance Bill to Ban Multinationals From Interfering in Elections: "The Democracy for the People Act will help put power back in the hands of ...
commondreams.org/news/minnesota-multinationals-elections
Minnesota governor says his state is national model for transgender rights: With the 2022 election, Democrats in Minnesota took control of both chambers of the ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/minnesota-governor-says-his-state-is-national-model-for-transgender-rights
Gov. Tim Walz draws contrast between Minnesota and conservative GOP-led states: The DFL governor said he wants to offer Minnesota as the alternative to ...
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-drawing-contrast-between-minnesota-and-gop-led-states-with-conservative-agendas/600261099/
Paid articlePaid Minnesota Democrats get 'Hamilton'-style boost for election law changes: Proposals aim to expand access to the ballot while targeting disinformation and ...
startribune.com/minnesota-democrats-get-hamilton-style-boost-for-election-law-changes/600268444/
Paid articlePaid House Republicans vote to kick Rep. Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs Committee: They said it was for antisemitic comments the Democrat apologized for in 2019.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-republicans-vote-kick-rep-ilhan-omar-off/story
Quick Glance: In fiery speeches, AOC and Ilhan Omar call out Republican racism.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Paul Gosar (R-AZ) of their committee assignments for recommending physical action against their political opponents.
- Republicans have attempted to claim that the decision to remove Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee is connected to her previous criticism of Israel.
- On Thursday, Omar voted in favor of a motion that recognized Israel as a "legitimate" US partner.
- On Thursday, Omar also spoke in her own defense.
Victoria Spartz passes on Senate run, to retire from Congress at end of term: Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) on Friday announced she will not run for Congress in ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/3842834-victoria-spartz-passes-on-senate-run-to-retire-from-congress-at-end-of-term/
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Joe Biden and Vice Pres. Kamala Harris deliver remarks on their economic agenda in Philadelphia. https://abcn.ws/2J0gebC
Lawmakers gather for roasts, ribbing at annual dinner: ‘It only goes downhill from here, people!’
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/3850771-lawmakers-gather-for-roasts-ribbing-at-annual-dinner-it-only-goes-downhill-from-here-people/
Quick Glance: GOP voters prefer DeSantis to Trump in a potential presidential primary fight in 2024, according to a poll
- In a hypothetical one-on-one contest for the Republican nomination in 2024, Ron DeSantis would defeat former President Donald Trump, GOP voters said in a new poll released Thursday.
- More than two years after losing his reelection attempt to President Joe Biden, Trump still has considerable power within the Republican Party.
- Trump has been the sole major candidate formally campaigning for president for nearly three months.
- As a result, Trump has begun to launch more pointed attacks against some of his potential Republican opponents.
Stuart Varney: Antisemitism is at the heart of Ilhan Omar's ouster from high-profile committee
foxbusiness.com/politics/varney-antisemtism-heart-ilhan-omars-ouster-high-profile-committee-racism
Pres. Biden and Vice Pres. Harris participate in Democratic National Committee reception in Philadelphia. https://abcn.ws/2J0gebC
Ilhan Omar Close to Being Removed as GOP Invokes Emergency Procedure: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he voted to oust Omar from the Foreign Affairs committee.
newsweek.com/ilhan-omar-close-removed-committee-gop-emergency-procedure-1778083
Quick Glance: According to a poll, 94% of Jews in George Santos' district want him to resign.
- According to a new poll released Tuesday, an overwhelming majority of Jewish voters in New York's 3rd Congressional District (94 percent) believe their freshman Republican representative, George Santos, should resign from Congress due to a web of lies about his background.
- In November, only 9% of Jewish respondents said they voted for Santos.
- The term "electronic commerce" refers to the sale of electronic goods.
- Earlier this month, Jewish Republican elected officials in Nassau County urged Santos to resign immediately.
St. Paul council candidates gear up for Sunday's DFL caucuses, conventions: Four of the city's seven council seats are open, without incumbents seeking ...
startribune.com/st-paul-city-council-candidates-election-dfl-democrat-caucus-convention-vote-delegate-endorsement/600259647/
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