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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Martin on potential primary challengers: "They need to know that they're taking on the full party and we're going to make sure that we defend and protect our endorsements."by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 2:34:44 PM
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Breaking from Rochester: Lake Superior is still cool #DFL2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DesaLSBX0AAf2TM.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 2:45:46 PM -
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DFL-endorsed congressional candidate Dean Phillips tells delegates he will win the 3rd District for Democrats for the first time since 1958. Calls Rep. Paulsen “Eric the generic.” #DFL2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeseDshWkAYox6t.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 3:02:31 PM -
Congresswoman Betty McCollum addresses DFL convention. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DesfKPbUYAAF5FT.jpg
by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 3:07:20 PM -
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Rep. Betty McCollum on President Trump: “The billionaire who occupies the White House is liar, a racist, a bigot and a hater, and a danger to the future of this country and to this planet.”by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 3:16:39 PM
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DFL delegates nominate Matt Pelikan and incumbent Lori Swanson nominated for attorney general. Pelikan will speak first.by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 3:26:35 PM
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In intro for Lori Swanson, former AG Mike Hatch rebuts Matt Pelikan's criticisms of Swanson.by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 3:44:53 PM
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A series of supporters speak on behalf of Lori Swanson, but she does not address the delegates ahead of balloting.by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 3:57:56 PM
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Vern Wagner of south Minneapolis (in red hat) was part of a crowd of Tim Walz supporters making their voices heard at the DFL state convention on Saturday, June 2, 2018. “Of course Santa wishes everyone could win, but I like Tim Walz," Wagner said of the gubernatorial candidate. The state DFL convention is being held this weekend at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minn. Photo by Jerry Olson for MPR News -
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Wow close race for AG endorsement. Second ballot needed https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DesxV1eU8AATOj1.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 4:26:47 PM -
Swanson fails to get 60% on first ballot. Second ballot coming.by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 4:27:31 PM
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A better photo of the results of the first attorney general ballot. Activist Matt Pelikan coming in close behind incumbent Lori Swanson. Second ballot next #DFL2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Desxq9yVMAAqG0Y.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 4:28:29 PM -
NEW: Attorney General Lori Swanson is withdrawing from seeking the DFL endorsementby Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 4:38:35 PM
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Big upset: Matt Pelikan was just endorsed by acclamation at the DFL convention in Rochesterby Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 4:39:07 PM
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Incumbent Lori Swanson withdraws from attorney general endorsement. DFL delegates endorse Matt Pelikan by acclimation.by Tim Pugmire via twitter 6/2/2018 4:39:53 PM
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Matt Pelikan the DFL endorsed candidate for DFL attorney general, addressing the convention. “Thank you for believing in a politics of hope, not fear.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Des0vDpWkAAHqu7.jpg
by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 4:41:50 PM -
DFL Gov. Mark Dayton addressing delegates and getting a standing ovation. Reminder: He wasn't let on the floor to the DFL convention in 2010 because he was heading to a primaryby Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 5:01:36 PM
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“It’s my last speech to a DFL convention,” Dayton said. “Eight years ago I was locked out of the convention hall by our now sensational U.S. Senator Tina Smith." twitter.com/bbierschbach/s…by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 5:05:28 PM
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“I can’t say enough about how crucial, absolutely crucial it is to reelect one of our DFL candidates to this seat January,” Dayton told the DFL crowd.by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 5:07:28 PM
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Gov. Dayton: “This is the most important election in my political lifetime. This is an election for the soul of Minnesota. This last legislative session we saw what a Republican governor and a Republican legislature would do in Minnesota if given the chance." #DFL2018by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 5:14:34 PM
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DFLers endorse newcomer Matt Pelikan for attorney general over incumbent Lori Swanson blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2…by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 5:17:53 PM
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DFLers endorse newcomer Matt Pelikan for attorney general over incumbent Lori Swanson ift.tt/2HdVFmpby MPR Politics via twitter retweeted by bbierschbach 6/2/2018 5:18:01 PM
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Ilhan Omar is introducing Erin Murphy ahead of her speech. "We are not just fighting for progressive values, we are fighting for the soul of our state. Now is not only the time to heal, it's a time to revive, and we need a nurse for that." (Murphy is a nurse by trade) #DFL2018by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 5:27:16 PM
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Erin Murphy said it's not time for "tippy-toe kind of politics." Mentions Tim Pawlenty: "We know his playbook….when the going got tough, he quit and he went away."by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 5:36:15 PM
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Rep. Flanagan: "I did not lead the fight to raise the minimum wage, or throw down for children and families at the legislature, or get up every day to fight for racial and economic justice, just to be someone’s arm candy...I joined this ticket because I know Tim, I trust Tim."by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 5:43:31 PM
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Tim Walz sounds like he's losing his voice a bit: "I grew up farming with my family...went to high school with a graduating class of 24 - 12 were cousins. I learned my values from my parents." Talked about how his dad died when he was young, mom supported his family.by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 5:49:10 PM
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Walz: "In a district that voted for Donald Trump by 15 points, I campaigned in favor of your right to marry whomever you love, and we won. I voted for cap and trade to fight climate change, and we won. I voted for the Affordable Care Act...and we won." #DFL2018by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 5:50:46 PM
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Otto talking about people she met on a listening tour across the state, citing individuals she met hit with student debt, who had family members who committed suicide, and who need medical marijuana. Repeating her slogan: "We must do better and we can do better." #DFL2018by Briana Bierschbach via twitter 6/2/2018 6:07:16 PM
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