Statement on the Passing of Tom Johnson

Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chairman Ken Martin issued the following statement on the death of former Hennepin County Attorney Tom Johnson: I’m absolutely heartbroken at the passing of Tom Johnson. Minnesota has lost a reformer working to restore justice to our criminal justice system, a tireless advocate for survivors of abuse, and a man devoted to serving […]

DFL Party Endorses Tina Smith for the United States Senate

Today, the Minnesota DFL Party announced that Tina Smith secured the DFL Party’s endorsement for re-election to the United States Senate. Ken Martin, Chairman of the Minnesota DFL Party, released the following statement:  “Today, I’m incredibly proud to announce that the Minnesota DFL Party has endorsed Tina Smith for re-election to the United States Senate. […]

Minnesota DFL Party Postpones 2020 Virtual State Convention

Today, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party announced the postponement of the speaking and training portion of their 2020 Virtual State Convention. The two-day convention was originally scheduled for May 30th and 31st. The DFL Party will announce more details at a later time. The electronic balloting which started earlier this week will continue and the endorsement […]

DFL Party Statement on the Death of George Floyd

DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement on the death of George Floyd at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers: “George Floyd should still be alive today. Justice must be done for him, but it does not change that heartbreaking reality. “Senseless and vicious killings like these shatter families, destroy trust, and […]

DFL Party Announces 2020 Virtual State Convention with Vice President Biden as Keynote Speaker

Today, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party is announcing its state convention speaking program featuring Vice President Biden as the keynote speaker, a robust set of online training programs and virtual panel discussions, and the convention’s theme: Minnesota Together. The convention’s agenda will be as follows: Saturday, May 30th:  Sunday, May 31st:  The speaking program will be […]

Minnesota DFL Party Announces Congressional Endorsements

Today, the Minnesota DFL Party announced its endorsements for the United States House of Representatives. The following candidates earned the DFL Party’s endorsement by winning the support of at least 60% of delegates to the DFL Party’s virtual congressional district conventions. Online balloting took place from May 16th to May 23rd. DFL Party Endorsed Candidates […]

Daudt Found Attacking Bonding Projects “Just for One Little Community”

Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt was already expressing disdain for the bonding projects requested by Minnesota’s local elected officials and community leaders. In an interview from the start of 2020, Daudt attacks the needs of municipalities across Minnesota, saying that if certain bonding proposals are “the things that we […]

Former Trump Advisor Steve Bannon to Jason Lewis: Stop Pushing COVID-19 Death Toll Conspiracy Theory

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis, who has repeatedly pushed the conspiracy theory that the coronavirus death toll is being artificially inflated, was publicly scolded by former Trump campaign manager and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon for pushing false information. On Friday, Lewis took to the podcast “War Room 2020,” co-hosted by Bannon and […]

MNGOP Convention Countdown: Jason Lewis Repeatedly Denigrates Health Experts, Spreads Misinformation, and Shares Debunked Conspiracy Theories About Coronavirus

The MNGOP Convention is tomorrow Saturday, May 16, and Republicans are expected to formally endorse Republican candidate Jason Lewis for Senate. Lewis has been downplaying the seriousness of coronavirus (COVID-19) for months—pursuing his own rigid ideology while denigrating public health experts–and spreading misinformation throughout the state. In March, Lewis belittled medical professionals and scientists working […]

MNGOP Convention Countdown: Even Amidst Global Pandemic, Jason Lewis Stands by His Decision to Gut Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions, Take Away Health Coverage from Millions of Americans

Even amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Jason Lewis stands by the Trump Administration’s decision to move to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—coverage that Americans are relying on to protect them now more than ever. With Minneosta Republicans ready to back Jason Lewis as their candidate for U.S. Senate, the former congressman’s decision to stand by President Trump and […]