What No Endorsement in CD08 Means

In the last two elections, the spending in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District led the nation. This election, because it’s an open seat, with a contested Primary of the seated member, it might not receive great attention. The reason is the need for the Democratic...

Live From CD08

7:12 pm There is a motion for no endorsement pre-Primary, this is a simple majority motion. It passed. Candidate 1st Ballot % 2nd Ball0t % 3rd Ballot % 4th Ballot % 5th Ballot % 6th Ballot % 7th Ballot % 8th Ballot % 9th Ballot 1oth Ballot % Phifer 73.5 44.28% 78...

DFL Congressional Endorsement Contest CD02

The DFL endorsement battle in CD02 will not be much of a show. 2016 endorsed candidate Angie Craig (DFL) holds a 3-1 lead in the named sub-caucuses over her opponent Jeff Erdmann (DFL), she held a 5-1 advantage in the money game in the last quarter of 2017 and we...

DFL Congressional Endorsement Contest CD03

By all reports, Dean Phillips (DFL) should have little trouble securing the DFL endorsement on Saturday because he too has locked up the support again because of the support from the DCCC, they like rich people. Many people are toeing the line because of Phillips...

DFL Congressional Endorsement Contest CD08

Right now, the fight for the DFL endorsement in CD08 is a two-person contest with two other variables. It is a face-off between former FBI Agent Leah Phifer (DFL) and former Rep Joe Radinovich (DFL-Crosby). The other two factors are Rep Jason Metsa (DFL-6B, Virginia)...

Effects of Tariffs Cut Both Ways in Minnesota

When Donald J Trump (R) announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on nation states exporting steel and aluminum the benefit to the Iron Range was immediate. Granted, residents of the 8th Congressional District voted for Trump 53.76% compared to 38.27% for Hillary...