Live: Latest from 2018 Minnesota state political conventions
The DFLers are meeting in Rochester, while the Republicans will gather in Duluth. On Saturday’s agenda: endorsements for governor.
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Where will Rebecca Otto's votes go now? We'll know soon.by Judith Allen Keen via twitter 6/2/2018 7:50:18 PM -
johnson: 50.3; giuliani stephens: 25.6; parrish: 16.3
now look for tpaw forces to go heavily for parrish, to keep him in the game. if parrish is below 20 in the next round, he drops.by j. patrick coolican via twitter 6/2/2018 7:56:04 PM -
Imagine if we could all have one of these as we go through our day! Sgt-at-Arms #Duluth2018 #MNGOP2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DetNNBSXcAAMhDh.jpg
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A twitter feed full of convention hot-takes is a good motivator to put your phone in another room for the afternoon… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Tane Danger via twitter retweeted by jpcoolican 6/2/2018 8:05:58 PM -
People banging on something or rather caused a wire to slip and was the reason for the clicker problems. These delegates are just too excited.by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 8:12:20 PM -
Latest ballot: Murphy 52.5 percent, Walz 46.7 and no endorsement .08 percent.by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 8:20:22 PM
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Now seems like a good time to reread these profiles. A look at nurse-turned state Rep. Murphy: strib.mn/2xBFy2z And soldier-turned geography teacher-turned Congressman Walz: strib.mn/2xCmMrO #dfl2018by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 8:21:45 PM
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Murphy had 688.5 on the last ballot, needs 786 for endorsement, so a little less than 100 votes needed. In a two wa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by aaronklemz via twitter retweeted by jpcoolican 6/2/2018 8:25:15 PM -
Republican candidate for Governor Mary Giuliani Stephens takes the stage in Duluth. #mngop #Duluth2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DetotZvX0AAdG6_.jpg
by Glen Stubbe via twitter 6/2/2018 8:31:07 PM -
Republican candidate for Governor Jeff Johnson with his running mate Donna Bergstrom. #mngop #Duluth2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DetpYgEXcAc_oOB.jpg
by Glen Stubbe via twitter 6/2/2018 8:32:38 PM -
Walz, Otto walked in together to the Beatles' "Come Together."by Judith Allen Keen via twitter 6/2/2018 8:32:53 PM
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Walz and Otto make way to stage, with a hand held and raised overhead. Walz hugs Baber, Otto’s running mate. No word yet on their plan. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Detp1rZWsAABNmS.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 8:33:53 PM -
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Republican candidate for Governor Phillip Parish. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DetpvbOW4AA2NCD.jpg
by Glen Stubbe via twitter 6/2/2018 8:34:29 PM -
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Walz walking around the floor with four fingers raised above his head, meaning no endorsement. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Detq0tyW4AAUUB7.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 8:37:55 PM -
Walz supporters calling for no endorsement, Murphy folks have one finger raised — meaning endorse Murphy. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DetrJU3WsAEtzvm.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 8:39:34 PM -
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Sondi Johnson looked over at her husband Jeff and smiled as they watched a promotional video about Jeff's life and candidacy. In the middle are their sons Thor and Rolf.
Quiet moments from the GOP Convention #mngop #Duluth2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DetsIh6X4AAjzXr.jpgby Glen Stubbe via twitter 6/2/2018 8:44:07 PM -
Republican candidate for Governor Phillip Parish thanked his volunteers as they climbed to the stage to cheer him on.
Quiet moments from the GOP Convention #mngop #Duluth2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DetsbufXkAANaEP.jpgby Glen Stubbe via twitter 6/2/2018 8:45:08 PM -
Republican candidate for Governor Mary Giuliani Stephens listens as her dad talks about what a great Governor she would make.
Quiet moments from the GOP Convention #mngop #Duluth2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DetrqDKWAAEQSd2.jpgby Glen Stubbe via twitter 6/2/2018 8:45:18 PM -
On first ballot, Walz and Otto had exactly 60 percent. #DFL2018by CallaghanPeter via twitter retweeted by jpcoolican 6/2/2018 8:50:35 PM -
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After a rules fight, campaigns are allowed to send electronic information during balloting. They can't distribute campaign lit, but the big question was: Does electronic info count as campaign lit? Decision: No.by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 9:00:44 PM
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Don't know if #dFL2018 and #mngop delegates sense it, but others do: Two conventions that both lead to gubernatoria… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Lori Sturdevant via twitter retweeted by jpcoolican 6/2/2018 9:01:07 PM -
Don't know if #dFL2018 and #mngop delegates sense it, but others do: Two conventions that both lead to gubernatoria… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Murphy has about 52 percent in this round but big vote for no endorsement - nearly 40 percent. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Detyx-wWkAEE_mx.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 9:12:55 PM -
Otto supporters who want an endorsement put on Murphy shirts over their Otto tees and chant “Endorse! Endorse!” by the stage. Ken Martin was not pleased. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DetzSbZWAAAukB_.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 9:15:12 PM -
Murphy at 674.5 / 1300 delegates on 4th ballot. Needs 780 for endorsement. #DFL2018by aaronklemz via twitter retweeted by jpcoolican 6/2/2018 9:15:19 PM
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jeff johnson endorsed by standing affirmation.by j. patrick coolican via twitter 6/2/2018 9:16:58 PM
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In case you are wondering: Here’s why Walz is still in the race for endorsement, despite getting 8.3 percent in the last round (drop off rule changes when we’re down to two people). https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Det1dzsX4AAYQdJ.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 9:24:44 PM -
“Let's work through this, let’s slog through this, let’s endorse a candidate," Martin said, and if there's no endorsement the party cannot spend "money, time or energy" working for a candidate this summer.by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 9:40:56 PM
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Had a feeling #DFL2018 convention would be wild, but couldn't have predicted this level of dumpster fire. Outcome c… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by bmcclung via twitter retweeted by Mrao_Strib 6/2/2018 9:51:50 PM -
Once again, no endorsement. On to ballot 6. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Det8JyjXcAAgPAq.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 9:53:34 PM -
Lori Sturdevant @sturdevant has apparently time traveled. #dfl2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Det8KR0XkAAfdNj.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 9:53:52 PM -
Murphy has 58.7 percent in latest ballot, some calls of “1.3” from her supporters. She has to reach 60 percent to get party’s endorsement.by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 10:22:41 PM
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Jeff Johnson receives the GOP endorsement after Parrish and Giuliani Stephens withdraw.#mngop #Duluth2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeuEUJpWkAAufIL.jpg
by Glen Stubbe via twitter 6/2/2018 10:29:36 PM -
Lots of emotions from Jeff Johnson before, during and after he received the GOP endorsement. #mngop #Duluth2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeuEmE9WsAUe7_m.jpg
by Glen Stubbe via twitter 6/2/2018 10:31:33 PM -
Walz team just put out a statement: "Let’s be clear, Democrats will leave Rochester united in our values. But the robust debate on who can best deliver a progressive message and win in November will continue .... we’re excited for 500,000 DFLers to have their voices heard.”by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 10:41:07 PM
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That’s a wrap on the GOP convention in Duluth. Now who is going to clean up this mess! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeuHevIXUAAo3UU.jpg
by Glen Stubbe via twitter 6/2/2018 10:43:22 PM -
That’s a wrap on the GOP convention in Duluth. Now who is going to clean up this mess! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeuHevIXUAAo3UU.jpg
by Glen Stubbe via twitter retweeted by jpcoolican 6/2/2018 10:45:23 PM -
A little chaos as some Walz supporters head to rally outside the civic center and others rush back to the floor. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeuIvVRWAAg4dAD.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 10:48:58 PM -
“I still believe that we will win,” Walz supporters say. He has planned to continue to primary with/without endorsement.by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 6/2/2018 10:51:44 PM