Hamline University political science professor David Schultz builds a median voter index scoring 12 contested issues to show that Minnesota’s center-left voter sits at 60, while the DFL scores 80 and the Minnesota GOP scores 23, explaining why Republicans have not won a statewide race in two decades.
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Political assassinations shake Minnesota as thousands protest Trump
Just hours after Rep. Hortman’s assassination and Sen. Hoffman’s shooting, Minnesota’s “No Kings” protest moved forward. Chris Juhn reports from the historic day of mourning, resistance, and rising political tension.
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Tragedy in Minnesota: Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman Killed in Politically Motivated Attack
Melissa Hortman, former Speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband were killed in a politically motivated shooting. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot. The suspect remains at large.
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One Minnesota’s transformative budget
‘The legislative session was the best for workers, families and children in Minnesota’s history.’
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Women’s History Month Salute: Ruth Richardson
‘If you walk in your purpose, you will collide with destiny.’
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‘People’s Lawyer’ Keith Ellison narrowly wins second term
Keith Ellison’s victory was part of a DFL sweep in Minnesota that surprised pundits and pollsters.
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Hennepin elects first Black sheriff—and other election results
Dawanna Witt will become Hennepin County’s first Black sheriff, defeating contender Joseph Banks.
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Don Samuels on his effort to unseat Ilhan Omar
Don Samuels speaks on his time as a council member, his views on where police belong in society, and more.
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DFL is not anti-law enforcement
The Minnesota DFL Party fully supports reforming our policing and criminal justice systems to increase transparency, improve accountability, reduce the use of violence and root out systemic racism.
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A new image of rural Minnesota: Cheniqua Johnson on her historic run for MN House
“Yes, there are Black people in rural Minnesota… We’re parents, teachers, educators, nurses, labor workers.”
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Make “politics work” for the people
“My goal is to continue to be a part of leadership so that my voice – and the voice of my community – is part of the decision-making process in order to bring more equitable support to district 65A,” said Moran. “What keeps me up is working hard to make sure people know how politics impacts their lives. We have to use the power we have in our vote and our voice.”
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Gov. Dayton vetoes bill increasing penalties for protesters
Governor Dayton has vetoed a bill increasing penalties for protesters that block freeway or mass transit.
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Concerned about Park Board election
As a long time observer of the MPRB, I am concerned about the possible outcome of the Park Board election in November. When Nekima Levy-Pounds was attending Park Board meetings she would criticize the all-White Park Board because of its lack of racial diversity. The current Park Board is composed of five White women and four White […]
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Blacks scarce at DFL state convention
At least one first-timer found inspiration A political party convention is typically loud rah-rah speeches, constantly bashing the loyal opposition at every opportunity amidst waving campaign signs. The 2016 Minnesota DFL State Convention last weekend at downtown Minneapolis’ Orchestra Hall, for the most part, wasn’t any different from past gatherings. It was Amber Jones’ first […]