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Al Franken wins DFL Support. - Story from the St. Cloud Times.

Franken Sweeps to endorsement. - Story from the Star Tribune. 

Howard Dean addresses the State Convention. - Brief story and video.

Pens, hips and nuptials color Dem convention in Rochester. - AP story at Star Tribune. 

DFL State Convention: Dean inspires state Democrats. Bemidji Pioneer article.

Election coverage from Minnesota Public Radio. 

It's been in the news so much it didn't seem necessary to announce it here, but just for posterity: Senator Barack Obama is the Democratic Presidential Nominee! You can leave a message of thanks for Senator Hillary Clinton here. There is now a place to sign up to show your support for Obama's campaign at Clinton's website homepage. You can also read a transcript of her speech on June 7th in Washington D.C.

In other news: 

Norm Coleman Weasel Meter. Red Alert!

Dump Bachmann interviews Elwin Tinklenberg. They ask some tough questions.

McCain wouldn't fund vote for Everglades because of pork but will fund Iraq at any cost. 

There's a lot of other Democratic news out there, for more check out our links page. It's divided into local, state and national, newspapers, blogs, and other media.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today (May 23) issued the following statement in commemoration of Memorial Day:

"This weekend we honor the brave men and women who have defended our country and those who have lost their lives on the battlefield. They deserve the very best in return, which is why the Democratic Congress passed the bi-partisan 21st Century GI bill to help them pay for college when they come home. We believe that if someone is willing to put on the uniform for the United States of America, we should do everything we can to help them and ensure their success when they come home. I'm proud that both of our Democratic candidates for president took time off from the campaign trail to vote in support of this important legislation. The last thing Americans want is another president who will short-change our veterans."

 
SD 14A is proud to help launch the campaign of Rob Jacobs, our challenger to right-wing Representative Dan Severson. Dan has begun an aggressive door-knocking schedule and welcomes any volunteers from now to Election Day. We are also seeking additional house-party hosts where Rob can personally bring his message and listen to the concerns of the voters in District 14A. He can be reached at 1-320-393-2838, or at electrjacobs@jetup.net.
 
You can find Rob's website here. A number of articles on his candidacy were recently posted on Liberal in the Land of Conservative. 

A Wellstone "Remaking America" Essay Contest has been announced. Please go here for more details.

New events have been added to the calendar for the Joanne Dorsher campaign.

Video: Amy Klobuchar discusses climate change on the Senate floor. 

Part 2 of video. 

Northstar Corridor construction update: Coon Rapids Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Beginning of Station Construction in Northstar Corridor

Poll: Minnesotans support Central Corridor. 48 percent supported reconsideration of the Central Corridor funding, while 42 percent opposed the idea.

Declaration of Independence coming to Minnesota: 

The Declaration of Independence will be on public display Tuesday, May 6, through Sunday, May 18, at the Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, at the following times:

• Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Admission to the Declaration is free, as is a display of Minnesota historical documents, including two handwritten versions of the state’s Constitution. Regular admission fees apply to see “MN150” and other exhibits at the History Center. For more information, visit www.mnhs.org or call 651-259-3000 or 1-800-657-3773.

St. Cloud Community Garden to have initial planting - The area's Community Garden will have a groundbreaking and initial planting Sunday. The garden is on Fifth Avenue South between Fifth and Sixth streets south.

Bridge victim compensation sails through House; Senate next.

Letter to the editor: Tinklenberg will bring 6th District together.

As Minnesotans Face Record Prices at the Pump, Oil Companies Post Billions in Profits

St. Paul, MN (May 2, 2008) Oil company giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron this week released their revenue numbers, with profits of $10.9 and $5.17 billion, respectively. As Minnesotans continue to pay record prices at the pump, oil companies are raking in extraordinary profits at their expense. In response, the Minnesota DFL Party released the following statement:

“It comes as no surprise that, with powerful friends in Washington like Norm Coleman, big oil companies continue to see record profits,” said DFL Associate Chair Donna Cassutt. “Since going to Washington, Norm Coleman has been a great ally in helping the bottom line of big oil companies, while at the same time ignoring the needs of everyday Minnesotans.”

“As Minnesotans feel their budgets squeezed by record prices at the pump, it’s more clear now than ever that we need to elect a new senator who will put Minnesotans first and lead the way to ensuring our nation’s energy independence,” continued Cassutt.

With Friends Like Norm Coleman, Big Oil Profits No Surprise:

Coleman Has Taken More Than $200,000 from Big Oil. In his Senate races alone, Coleman has accepted $206,100 in campaign contributions from the oil and gas industry. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 4/18/08]

And Coleman Voted to Protect Tax Breaks for Big Oil:

Coleman Voted for $5.1 Billion in Special Tax Breaks for Big Oil. In May 2006, Coleman voted for the GOP’s $70 billion tax cut bill.  According to the Boston Globe, “Big oil companies won their push to keep intact accounting changes that stand to net them $5.1 billion.”  [Vote #118, 5/11/06; Boston Globe, 5/12/06]

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