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The DFL's latest problem: Ellison vs. Schutz, Jensen vs. Filipovich, Cash on Hand edition

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As if the DFL didn't have enough difficulties already, ther DFL just added another . According to the latest Cash on Hand (CoH) report, the DFL is experiencing fundraising/CoH difficulties. The article reports that "Republican candidates for Minnesota attorney general and state auditor lead their Democrat opponents in campaign cash on hand with just weeks to go before the November election. According to newly-filed campaign finance reports, Republican attorney general nominee Ron Schutz had $1.02 million in cash on hand as of Sept. 15. In total, Schutz began this year with $230,365, raised $1.08 million since January, and has spent $297,792 this year." Meanwhile: Meanwhile, DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is seeking a third term, had $634,505 in cash on hand as of Sept. 15. In total, Ellison began 2026 with $274,601, raised nearly $1.3 million during 2026, and has spent $940,089 this year. In the race for Minnesota state auditor, Republican nominee Scott Jensen ha...
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Will Amy Klobuchar, Peggy Flanagan and Keith Ellison debate?

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On Friday, Oct. 2, KSTP will host primetime statewide debates for the GOP and DFL candidates for governor, U.S. Senator and Minnesota AG. The GOP candidates for those offices have accepted KSTP's invitation. Lisa Demuth, the GOP's gubernatorial candidate, has proposed debating Amy Klobuchar 5 times, including the KSTP-hosted debate plus debates on Almanac, Fox9 News, the Duluth News Tribune/Duluth Chammber debate, and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce-hosted debate. Klobuchar has agreed to the KSTP-hosted debate plus a debate on Minnesota Public Radio, aka MPR. There's a method to Klobuchar's strategy. She's avoiding the Irom Range debate and the business-related debates. Does that mean that she sees economic-related issues and Range-related issues as issues to be avoided? It sounds to me that Sen. Klobuchar sees herself as a flawed candidate who needs to limit her exposure without looking defensive. Speaker Demuth isn't just pushing debates. She's using th...
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Keith Ellison: Ron Schutz wants to be Donald Trump's attorney

According to Keith Ellison's latest tweet , "My opponent is running to be Trump’s lawyer. I’m running to make sure you can afford your life. That's what this race is all about." Keith Ellison's own words indicate that Keith isn't interested in preventing billions of dollars of fraud. When you sue people all the time, you raise everyone's prices. When you PROSECUTE FRAUDSTERS , you incentivize fraudsters from committing fraud. Dustin Grage made Ellison regret posting that tweet: The fraudster donated to your campaign. The fraudster testified in court that it was so easy to steal, they felt it was by design. You pardon a child rapists. You defended cop assassins. And you fought to defund the police. You're horrible, Keith. — Dustin Grage (@GrageDustin) September 22, 2026 Nancy LaRoche torched Ellison: pic.twitter.com/I8gN9capkQ — NLaRoche 🖖 (@nwlaroche) September 22, 2026 An Oldie but Goodie: pic.twitter.com/S29EnbiOMP — Minnesota Lady America First...
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Will Lucy Rehm lose a tight race?

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In 2022, DFL Rep. Lucy Rehm defeated Greg Boe by 417 votes . In 2024, Rehm defeated Caleb Steffenhagen by 225 votes . This year, Rehm faces a rematch with Steffenhagen. Further, a friend of mine who used to live in CD-2 told me that Chaska and Chanhassen are usually reliable red. That means, I hope, that Rehm is living on borrowed time. According to Steve Schier, Professor Emeritus at Carleton College, fighting fraud is the top issue in Minnesota: Finally, "Rehm opposed removing illegal aliens from a state healthcare program and voted against keeping males out of female sports." I won't be diplomatic. That's just foolish. That's disrespectful to taxpayers. Just for that alone, she deserves to lose.
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ActBlue turns into MoveOn.org?

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When did Democrat fundraising "behemoth" ActBlue turn into former Bill Clinton protector MoveOn.org ? In the article, it quotes (via an ActBlue statement) "ActBlue characterized the report as a Republican witch hunt meant to hurt the Democratic Party before the midterm elections. 'There’s nothing to see here,' ActBlue said in a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation. 'After we released findings of a third-party forensic analysis that completely undermined a central claim that they have made against ActBlue, Republicans are refusing to move on. Instead, they are orchestrating another political stunt before rushing out of town weeks early to go campaign.'" Trusting ActBlue to conduct a NEUTRAL third-party review is foolish. Let's see how long ActBlue's "third-party forensic analysis" holds up when Jim Jordan questions ActBlue. I'm betting that they'd quickly fall apart. This is rich: "This coordinated campaign aga...
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Highlighting the differences: Michele Tafoya vs. Peggy Flanagan

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The difference between Michele Tafoya and Peggy Flanagan aren't difficult to spot. In this tweet , Michele wrote "A cold one, but a great time at Dayton Heritage Days! Every community, every conversation, and every person I meet reminds me why I’m running. I’ll take all of your voices with me to the U.S. Senate." That's quite the difference from what we learned in this interview: Less than a minute into the interview, Michele Tafoya told Hugh that "We are trying to set up debates. We don't know if she'll be there but we will be." Then Michele said something that shocked Hugh. Michele said she had her own booth at the fair but that Flanagan didn't. Michele said that "hundreds of people showed up" at Michele's booth. Based on his voice, I'd say that Hugh nearly hit the roof. Michele said that Flanagan attended the opening day of the fair so she could check that box. Michele then explained that Flanagan would likely have to answer ...
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Keith Ellison's warped view of Capitalism

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It's pretty telling that Keith Ellison thinks that rich people are part of "the lucky few": Fired-up DFLers at today’s Blue Tsunami event in Fergus Falls. 52 days to turn that energy into action, keep Minnesota blue, and keep fighting for a Minnesota where everyone can afford their life. pic.twitter.com/xCWjmpnsAH — Keith Ellison (@keithellison) September 12, 2026 Ellison actually said "Economic prosperity for all, not just the LUCKY FEW ! Apparently, Ellison thinks that Elon Musk got rich by being lucky, not by inventing great products. He said that while campaigning in Fergus Falls. The next day, Ellison campaigned in Moorhead: Great rally in Moorhead talking to voters about the work we’re doing to make life more affordable for all Minnesotans. Thank you to everyone who came out today. pic.twitter.com/g8X5PdJUML — Keith Ellison (@keithellison) September 13, 2026 When Ellison sues people, it makes life LESS AFFORDABLE , not more affordable. Further, you'll no...
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