DFL state convention
Roughly 1,400 DFL delegates gather in Rochester to endorse a candidate for two U.S. Senate seats, an open race for Minnesota governor, several other constitutional offices.






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Breaking news from the DFL convention: Purple wins https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Deo2_q0W0AAG8VA.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/1/2018 10:13:17 PM -
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Rep. Hortman said “we need to flip just 11 seats” to win back the House. “We are just one election away from being Wisconsin...both the governor and the House can serve as a goalie.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Deo8d66X0AIDAQS.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/1/2018 10:36:54 PM -
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Secretary of State Steve Simon talking about election security at the #DFL2018 convention. Dismayed that #mnleg didn't authorize funding this session. "We won't be able to touch that money until after the 2018 election. It's wrong and it's an outrage."by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/1/2018 10:51:51 PM
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Amy Klobuchar now addressing the DFL convention. “When do right by people, DFLers, we get results.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DepGSp3UwAAjr3u.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/1/2018 11:20:01 PM -
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Tina Smith starts her speech with a shout-out to her old boss Dayton, “the best governor in the nation,” she said https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DepTAjTWAAEfGjF.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 12:15:35 AM -
Sen. Tina Smith: "I am not afraid to stand up to Donald Trump,” Smith told the crowd. “This is what Minnesotans expect from their senator, someone who believes in her values strongly enough to stand up and fight for them.”by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 12:21:50 AM
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lol and tonight was supposed to be the early night #DFL2018 #mngop2018by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 12:40:34 AM
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Painter said "Some say I'm the man that never smiles on CNN."by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 12:41:33 AM
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Should note: This changed with Smith and Painter convention speeches. Both mentioned Trump, Painter's speech at length twitter.com/bbierschbach/s…by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 12:51:59 AM
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Tina Smith easily endorsed on the first ballot at #DFL2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DepnErsWkAAaKYo.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 1:43:02 AM -
Tina Smith endorsed on first ballot. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DepnJvlUEAA2ZE3.jpg
by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 1:43:23 AM -
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there appears to be a banner for the alleged Prince Party twitter.com/WildernessWypt…by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 1:55:24 AM
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I don’t think I have enough stuff #DFL2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeptOAsVMAApqEq.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 2:10:10 AM -
Spotted in the Rochester Double Tree https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Depx5nqU0AEKAaN.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 2:30:21 AM -
Dispatch from Day 1 at #DFL2018 blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2…by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 4:17:23 AM
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Erin Murphy supporters gather outside arena for rally, convention entrance. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DesLt3MVAAEltDP.jpg
by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 1:42:26 PM -
Erin Murphy tells supporters she’s ready. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DesOh2fUYAAfCEY.jpg
by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 1:54:43 PM -
At an early morning rally ahead of governor endorsement, Erin Murphy asked supporters: “Are we going to take that safe, cautious path?” Supporters responded “no!” and chanted “Erin, Erin, Erin.” #DFL2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DesPn6HU8AMrZ0Y.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 1:59:45 PM -
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Walz supporters chanting “yes we Flan!” (for Lt gov candidate @peggyflanagan ) and “beat Pawlenty” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DesVRqBVQAA1DDn.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 2:24:25 PM -
MN DFL Chair Ken Martin says he expects a long day. He also expects convention delegates to endorse a candidate for governor today. No endorsement, Martin says, "would be unfortunate."by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 2:24:46 PM
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On the possibility of endorsed DFL candidate for governor facing a primary challenge, Martin says only 4 times has non-endorsed candidate won, only two of those went on to win general election.by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 2:28:18 PM