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“In the last analysis, politics is not predictions and politics is not observations. Politics is what we do, politics is what we create, by what we work for, by what we hope for and what we dare to imagine    -Paul Wellstone

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor(DFL)
  Second Congressional District 

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Let's Change Course!

 "I am Steve Sarvi, and I am ready to work side by side with you not only for victory, but also for the new path and the brighter future we all want."

CD2 Endorses Steve Sarvi!

This weekend CD2 Delegates endorsed Steve Sarvi’s candidacy for Congress. After one ballot, Peter Idusogie, who had been challenging Sarvi for the same endorsement, asked to address the convention and withdrew his candidacy. Peter then went on to endorse Steve Sarvi for the second district congressional office.

With supporters and family by his side, Sarvi accepted the endorsement of CD2's activists. Steve Sarvi said,  “This election is about all of us. It’s about building a better future together."...



“We will make history by taking back our district. This isn’t a ‘Republican district’ – it’s a Minnesota district. And in Minnesota, there are certain things we just don’t do.

“We don’t leave our children a country and a world that’s in worse shape than when we inherited it.

Sarvi went on to say “I believe our nation’s finest days await us, if we will only change course now and stay that course, not the one George Bush and John Kline have put us on. We can stop endless war. We can guarantee that no child ever suffers again because health insurance costs too much and covers too little. We can honor our veterans’ sacrifices now and for the rest of their days. We can have an economy that serves our people and preserves our planet.

“Do you believe what I believe, that our country’s greatest days and decades lie in front of us if we just change course right now, on this day, in this year, for this election?

“Then let’s roll up our sleeves, the way Minnesotans always do, and get to work. I am Steve Sarvi, and I am ready to work side by side with you not only for victory, but also for the new path and the brighter future we all want. Please join me, and persuade others to join this effort. Let’s win this election, stay the right course, and make history together.”

For more information on Steve Sarvi, his stand on issues, and to contact his campaign please go to www.stevesarvi.org

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'Continue the Change'

CD2 Convention Results!

Congratulations to our newly elected CD2 activists!

A reminder that our first meeting is May 12 at Burnville's Burnhaven Library 6:30 PM.

2008-09 CD2 Officers

Jeanne Thomas - Chair

Ken Beck - Associate Chair

Jane Miles - Secretary

Ken Wilson - Treasurer

Mark Parson - Affirmative Action Officer

2008-09 CD2 Directors

Alan Benson

Harriet Wishnick

Duane Butorac

Jeanette Gloege

Ben Gross

Jennifer Thorpe

Roger Gehrke

Audrey Kramer

Jake Nelson

Sue Moravec

Jason Bartholomay

Molly Hoof

Paul Drotos

Tom Griffin

Shawn Groth

 

2008-09 State Commissions

 

Affirmative Action

Shawn Groth-Delegate

Amanda Sames-Delegate

Chris Thorpe-Alternate

Anne Maple-Alternate

 

Platform

Gary Lee-Delegate

Lisa Root-Delegate

Dan Powers-Alternate

Anngie Kleese-Alternate

 

Constitution

Charlie Thomas-Delegate

Vicki Wright-Delegate

Kim Ferrier-Alternate

Adeel Lari-Alternate

 

Budget

Travis Burton-Delegate

Lisa Root-Alternate

 

Elector

Ben Gross

Sue Moravec (alt)

 

2008 DFL State Convention Committees

 

Credentials

Ken Wilson-Delegate

Sue Moravec-Delegate

Todd Redman-Alternate

Janet Atkinson-Alternate

 

Nominations

Mark Parson-Delegate

Anne Maple-Delegate

Charlie Thomas-Alternate

Audrey Kramer-Alternate

 

Rules

Toby Nichols-Delegate

Marilyn Raplinger-Delegate

Tom Griffin-Alternate

Sue Skog-Alternate

 

DFL National Convention Delegates

 

Clinton Delegates

Elizabeth Stager-Apple Valley

Travis Burton-Jordan

 

Obama Delegates

Mira Vats-Fournier-Faribault

Jacob Breedlove-Chanhassen

Lucy Watson-Inver Grove Heights

Tanweer Janjua-Alternate-Cottage Grove

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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE COMING TO MINNESOTA

Display Part of State Sesquicentennial Celebration

 Joined by Andrea Kajer of the Minnesota Historical Society and Jane Leonard of the Sesquicentennial Commission, Secretary of State Mark Ritchie announced today that a rare, original copy of the Declaration of Independence will visit Minnesota this year. The Declaration will be part of a display at the Minnesota History Center, May 6-18, coinciding with Minnesota Statehood Week, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of Minnesota becoming the 32nd state of the Union.

The Declaration of Independence, considered the nation's birth ceritificate, laid the foundation for personal freedoms and individual rights in the United States and around the world. This copy, known as a "Dunlap Broadisde," is one of only 25 remaining original copies of the Declaration printed on the evening of July 4, 1776, at the shop of Philadelphia printer John Dunlap--and the only one that travels for exhibition. Another copy was sent to General George Washington, who read it aloud to his troops. Still another copy was sent to King George III of England.

The document is valued at more than $8 million. The Declaration comes to Minnesota via a presenting sponsorship by Dolan Media Company."

The visit of the Declaration will also serve as the centerpiece of the Secretary of State's "Democracy Starts Here" series of exhibits, conferences, and seminars exploring the history and future of Minnesota and the Office of the Secretary of State.

"This is the most vital document in our living American history," Ritchie says. "This visit appropriately coincides with our celebration of Minnesota's 150th birthday, and occurs in a year when Minnesotans will go to vote at the polls and exercise one of their most basic rights."

To see a film about the Declaration, visit www.mnhs.org/web_assets/movies/Declaration.mp4.

An image of the Declaration is also available online with this news release at
http://events.mnhs.org/media/news/index.cfm.
 

The Declaration will be on display for free public viewing at the Minnesota History Center. Visit www.mnhs.org for information on hours and directions.

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Send us Your Ideas!
Minnesota 2020 thrives on your participation.  Be sure to keep sending in your My Minnesota essays.  We love hearing from you.

Every weekday, Minnesota 2020 explores progressive ideas, analysis, and news. Visit us at www.mn2020.org daily for fresh ideas and commentary on education, health care, transportation, and economic development perspectives, for the issues that really matter.

Explaining Minnesota's Lagging Economic Performance
It's no secret that Minnesota's economic performance has been sluggish in recent years. Relative to the national average, Minnesota's unemployment rate has increased and household income has fallen. While Minnesota remains above the national average in most major economic indicators, the extent to which we are outperforming other states has declined significantly.

April 25: The Day School Quality Died
That giant sucking sound across Minnesota yesterday was the sound of quality being drained from our schools.  State education financing is so thin that if schools used today's funding to offer what experts say is the minimum acceptable education, they would run out of money on April 24. The closure date is earlier in rural Minnesota: Dassel-Cokato would close March 4; Sauk Rapids-Rice on March 12; Wabasso on April 1.

Minnesota 2020 Journal: Learning from Comfrey
How do we move forward?  I ask while contemplating Governor Pawlenty's most recent high-profile staffing change. Reaching beyond the usual conservative ideologues and hacks, Pawlenty tapped a career highway engineer and manager to lead the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Levy Limits: A Phony Solution to the Problem of Rising Property Taxes
Minnesota communities have a revenue problem.  Real per capita county and city revenue in Minnesota has fallen by more than 11 percent since Governor Pawlenty came to office.  In fact, the decline in county and city revenue has been far greater than the decline in state revenue.

Test Freedom Day: Let the School Bells Ring
Today is Test Freedom Day.  Forget about Tax Freedom Day, the day when we are supposedly done paying taxes for the year. April brings another, more significant day when we celebrate the sloughing off of onerous, heavy-handed government mandates and regulations.

East Metro Communities Tell the Property Tax Story
It is no secret that homestead property taxes in the east metro area have increased rapidly.  For example, from 2002 to 2008 the average homestead property tax increased by 52 percent in Cottage Grove, 90 percent in Maplewood and 74 percent in Oakdale. What remains a mystery to many taxpayers is the reason for this.

Playing Politics with Light Rail a Serious Risk
The last time Tim Pawlenty stood in the way of a much-needed transit project, the Northstar commuter rail line was delayed six years and taxpayers ended up footing a heavier bill for half a loaf of 21st century mobility.  Now the governor -- reprising his obstructionism as House majority leader over Northstar service that should have run from Minneapolis to St. Cloud in 2003 but now will get only halfway there next year - has issued his second veto of state matching funds for the Central Corridor light-rail project, casting its future into serious doubt.

Minnesota 2020 Journal: Speaking Truth
A progressive think tank's work, like all the world's, is hard work. We rise, shoulder our tools, and labor, moving Minnesota's public policy agenda forward. Then, we do it again the next day.  Using a baseball analogy, we want to win the game through singles and doubles, not home runs. The home run might jazz fans but in baseball's simple math, teams accumulate points when runners cross home plate. Home runs are, statistically, far less likely than base hits.

When It Comes to Health Care, Gov. Pawlenty Should Lead or Get Out of the Way
If nature abhors a vacuum, then it has to hate what's going on with the governor and health care. What we're witnessing in St. Paul is a vacuum of leadership to address arguably the biggest challenge facing the state today.  With mounting pressure for progressive health care reform, Gov. Tim Pawlenty's refusal to engage is becoming the obvious obstacle to affordable health care.

Busy Highway Construction Season Thanks to New Investment
Minnesota's first highway construction season since the enactment of $6.6 billion in new state transportation revenues over Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto will bring acceleration of a few much-needed road and bridge projects, a step up in long-neglected maintenance of existing assets and a glimpse of how much more should be done

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The Minnesota Political Contribution Refund program will refund up to $50 ($100 per couple).

Don't believe it? Click here for details.
 

In 2006, half as many more Republicans than DFLers claimed refunds, and the average refund was 50% higher. Help close the gap and level the playing field!

Contributions to the Presidential, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House races are not eligible. But a contribution to the DFL Party and CD2, which supports those candidates, is eligible.

You can claim a refund only once a year.

Early money works longer! The sooner you give, the sooner your contribution helps our candidates.
 

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Please help us keep electing Democrats to office in CD2 by donating today! Your donation is completely refundable (up to $50 per individual or $100 per family).

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Training for Political Unit and Campaign Treasurers

MN Campaign Finance & Public Disclosure Board


Board staff schedules periodic training to assist clients in meeting the requirements of Chapter 10A. Classes in the use of the Campaign Finance software are scheduled in both election and nonelection years. Training in compliance with Chapter 10A, and in filling out reports required of candidates, political committees and party units are scheduled during an election year.

Check this page frequently - classes are often added
http://www.cfboard.state.mn.us/Training.html

If you wish to participate in this training session, please call the numbers listed below in advance to make a reservation. Space is limited, so call early! When you call for a reservation, please tell us if you have any special needs.


2008 Training Schedule
Date Who Training: Time Where

 

 

 

 

 
May 6, 2008
(Tuesday)
Principal Campaign Committee, Political Party Units, and Political Committees and Funds Compliance Training 9:30am - 12:00pm Rochester Community and Technical College
Heintz Center

Room 102/119
Directions
May 6, 2008
(Tuesday)
Campaign Finance Reporter Software Users - Candidates & Treasurers Campaign Finance Reporter Software Training 1:00pm - 3:00pm Rochester Community and Technical College
Heintz Center

Room 102/119
Directions
May 15, 2008
(Thursday)
Principal Campaign Committee, Political Party Units, and Political Committees and Funds Compliance Training 9:30am - 12:00pm Alexandria Technical College
Room 209
Directions
May 15, 2008
(Thursday)
Campaign Finance Reporter Software Users - Candidates & Treasurers Campaign Finance Reporter Software Training 1:00pm - 3:00pm Alexandria Technical College
Room 209
Directions
May 28, 2008
(Wednesday)
Principal Campaign Committee, Political Party Units, and Political Committees and Funds Compliance Training 9:30am - 12:00pm Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato
Meyer Hall
Room 130
Directions
May 29, 2008
(Thursday)
Campaign Finance Reporter Software Users - Candidates & Treasurers Campaign Finance Reporter Software Training 9:00am - 11:30am Centennial Office Building
Columbine Room
June 5, 2008
(Thursday)
Principal Campaign Committee, Political Party Units, and Political Committees and Funds Compliance Training 9:30am - 12:00am St. Cloud State Univ
Atwood Memorial Center
Voyageurs North Room

Directions

190 Centennial Building
658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Telephone: (651) 296-5148
(800) 657-3889
Minnesota Relay Service: (800) 627-3529

(Click Here for Driving Directions to the Judicial Building)
The Centennial Building is across the street from the Judicial Building
Training Details:

Campaign Finance Reporter Session (Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows is required.) – provides instruction on the use of campaign finance software.  This training will provide a complete introduction to Campaign Finance Reporter.  Attendees will leave with enough knowledge to set up their committees, record all of the usual types of financial transactions, and to create and file reports with the Board.  There is still time to start using Campaign Finance Reporter for your 2006 pre-general election reports, so sign up now.

Compliance Training - provides a review of the contribution and expenditure limits, and record keeping requirements, contained in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 10A.

Report Training - provides a page by page review of the reports that must be filed by candidates, political committees and funds, and political party units with the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.

Two-hour parking meters are available on both sides of Cedar Street in front of the Centennial Building and on the Orange Level of the parking ramp behind the building. You may access the ramp on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.  All meters use quarters. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at the numbers listed above.

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Through the Minnesota Political Refund Program you may qualify for a rebate of up to $50 of your individual contribution (or up to $100 per couple) We'll provide you with a contribution receipt (EP-3 form) and the MN Department of Revenue Official Political Contribution Refund Application. Complete the form and drop it in the mail. In 4-6 weeks, the MN Dept. of Revenue will send you back a check. more
 

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CD2 List Servers, Join Us!

There are two CD2 lists. Both are for CD2 Democrats only. To Join send an email with your name, address to jane miles.

(1)  An open general list CD2@mail.warecorp.com  

Any member of this list can post to it with the above email address (including campaign representatives paid or volunteered). This list can generate several emails a day. To subscribe go to https://warecorp.com/mailman/listinfo/cd2. All requests will be vetted.

(2)  A closed business list CD2-Announce@mail.warecorp.com

For DFL business-only like CD2 calendar and meeting notices. Normally this list only gets 3-4 emails a month. To join or list any items on this list and/or the website sent to janemmiles@msn.com.

 

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About the DFL?

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) was created on April 15, 1944 when the Minnesota Democratic Party and Farmer-Labor Party merged to create the DFL. Hubert H. Humphrey was instrumental in this merger. The party is affiliated with the national Democratic Party. In 1954 Orville Freeman was elected the state's first DFL governor. Minneapolis Mayor Hubert H. Humphrey and Walter Mondale, who each served as United States Senator and Vice President of the United States were important members the party. The party's headquarters are in St Paul, Minnesota.

For a complete history of the DFL please visit: http://justcomm.org/fla-hist.htm

The Democratic Donkey

When Andrew Jackson ran for President in 1828, his opponents tried to label him a “Jackass” for his populist Keeping Minnesota Bluesviews and his slogan, “Let the people rule”. Jackson, however, picked up on their name calling and turned it to his own advantage by using the donkey on his campaign posters. During his presidency, the donkey was used to represent Jackson’s stubbornness when he vetoed re-chartering the National Bank.

The first time the donkey was used in a political cartoon to represent the Democratic Party was, again, in conjunction with Jackson. Although in 1837 Jackson was retired, he still thought of himself as the Party’s leader and was shown trying to get the donkey to go where he wanted it to go. The cartoon was titled “A Modern Baalim and his Ass”.

donkeyInterestingly enough, the person credited with getting the donkey widely accepted as the Democratic Party’s symbol probably had no knowledge of the prior associations. Thomas Nast, a famous political cartoonist, came to the United States with his parents in 1840 when he was six. He first used the donkey in the 1870 Harper’s Weekly cartoon to represent the “Copperhead Press” kicking a dead lion, symbolizing Lincoln’s Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, who had recently died. Nast intended the donkey to represent an anti-war faction with whom he disagreed, but the symbol caught the public’s fancy and the cartoonist continued using it to indicate some Democratic editors and newspapers.

Later, Nast used the donkey to portray what he called “Caesarism” showing the alleged Democratic uneasiness over a possible third term for Ulysses S. Grant. In conjunction with this issue, Nast helped associate the elephant with the Republican Party. donkeyssAlthough the elephant had been connected with the Republican Party in cartoons that appeared in 1872, it was Nast’s Cartoon in 1874 published by Harper’s Weekly that made the pachyderm stick as the Republican’s symbol.

By 1880 the donkey was well-established as a mascot for the Democratic Party. A Cartoon about the Garfield-Hancock campaign in the New York Daily Graphic showed the Democratic candidate mounted on a donkey, leading a procession of crusaders.

Over the years, the donkey and elephant have become the acceptedsymbols of the Democratic and Republican parties. Although the Democrats have never officially adopted the donkey as a party symbol, we have used various donkey designs on publications over the years. The republicans have actually adopted the elephant as their official symbol and use the design widely.

Adlai Stevenson provided one of the most clever descriptions of the Republican’s symbol when he said, “The elephant has a thick skin, a head full of ivory, and as everyone who has seen a circus parade knows, proceeds best by grasping the tail of its predecessor”.

 
 
 



Oliver Willis Branding America
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May 12, 6:30 PM

Burnhaven Library, Burnville

 

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