DFL knows it can't compete on education
It's patently obvious that the DFL realizes that they can't compete with the GOP on the issue of education. That's because they're owned by Education Minnesota, the biggest teachers union in Minnesota. Think of Education Minnesota as the puppeteer. Think of the DFL as the puppet. This article highlights the EdMinn/DFL relationship perfectly. According to the article, "Last year, federal lawmakers created a tax credit which gives taxpayers a dollar-for-dollar reduction in their tax federal tax bill if they donate to a scholarship-granting organization (SGO). An SGO is a nonprofit that gives education-related scholarships to K-12 students. The tax credit goes up to $1,700, meaning a taxpayer can donate $1,700 to an SGO and receive an identical reduction in their federal tax bill. Funds given out by SGOs could be used for private school tuition or eligible expenses at public schools." It's a great idea. Why shouldn't society establish a scholarship fund ...