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CAMPAIGN UPDATES
ENDORSEMENT: Star Tribune Editorial Board Endorses Governor Walz
In an editorial endorsing Governor Walz [[link removed]] in last Sunday’s paper, the Star Tribune Editorial Board laid out a compelling case for reelecting the Governor. The board cited his response to COVID-19 and leadership during crises as key reasons for their endorsement, as well as his plans for public safety, education, and the economy.
The editorial board also highlighted several concerns about Scott Jensen’s character and his dangerous agenda, including his contradictory and poorly thought-out plans, abortion extremism and backtracking, gun safety flip-flopping, and plans for a sales tax hike in favor of tax cuts for the rich.
DEBATE: Governor Walz Clear Winner at Final Debate
Governor Walz was the clear winner at last Friday’s debate on Minnesota Public Radio, demonstrating that he is the best candidate to move Minnesota forward. At the final debate, Governor Walz touted his accomplishments – including the lowest unemployment rate in the country and his leadership keeping Minnesotans safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. He drew a clear contrast with Scott Jensen, who has promised to cut funding for public schools, ban abortion even for victims of rape and incest, and cut taxes for the wealthy while raising sales taxes that impact middle-class families, including on food and clothing.
Jensen also spent a huge portion of the debate defending – and spreading – anti-vaccine conspiracy theories. This includes the conspiracy theory [[link removed]] that hospitals have inflated COVID deaths to get more money and the false claim that the vaccine has killed more than 10,000 people [[link removed]] .
WATCH: Our final TV ad of the election
We released our final TV ad of the 2022 cycle, “Our Future” [[link removed]] . The ad highlights how Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan will protect women’s rights, fight for fully funded schools, and support tax relief for middle-class families in their second term.
All of our campaign ads are available to watch on YouTube [[link removed]] .
GOTV: Now is the time to get involved leading up to Election Day
With Election Day quickly approaching, now is the time to join Get Out The Vote events [[link removed]] to help spread the word about Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan, and their vision for One Minnesota. You can also join the candidates as they travel across the state this weekend on the DFL GOTV Bus Tour [[link removed]] .
If you have yet to vote, be sure to make your voting plan [[link removed]] before November 8th!
POLITICAL UPDATES
In addition to a slew of GOTV events, our campaign released three important lists of endorsements this week - Farmers, Educators, and Veterans. We were especially proud to hold a press conference in Moorhead on Tuesday highlighting Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan’s strong support from Minnesota farmers and ag workers. While in the area, we also kicked off a door knock before heading to Fergus Falls to gather with supporters and Mayor Ben Schierer.
The following day, the Governor and Lt. Governor headed to Duluth to unveil the endorsement of the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters union, followed by rallies at the University of Minnesota Duluth and the Duluth Labor Temple.
Onward to GOTV!
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Governor Walz speaking at a rally with labor members in Duluth:
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Lt. Governor speaking at an event with University of Minnesota Duluth students:
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Governor Walz and First Lady Walz speaking to the crowd at last weekend’s Rise for Roe event:
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Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan receiving the endorsement from Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters:
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Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Walz kicking off a door knock in Minneapolis:
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POSTS OF THE WEEK
Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan continue to receive endorsements for reelection from a variety of voices leading up to Election Day. Notably, this past week they received the support of former President Barack Obama [[link removed]] , as well as former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura [[link removed]] .
Governor Walz spent time with U.S. Olympic Gold Medal Curling Coach Phill Drobnick, who taught the governor how to curl [[link removed]] . Coach Phill also voiced why he endorses Governor Walz for reelection. No governors were hurt in the filming of this video.
Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan are proud of what they have accomplished in their first term, including their wins on education [[link removed]] , health care [[link removed]] , and the economy [[link removed]] .
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