⁦Almanac⁩ gearing up for State Fair show. Excitement building along with billowing smoke from BBQ etc

⁦Almanac⁩ live with Sen Tina Smith Joining ⁦Kathryn Pearson⁩ in a bit to talk DNC Convention

What now? Can Harris convert Convention into voter mobilization + bounce in an era of mini-bounce? Can Trump capitalize on anti-incumbent weaknesses? Join great conversation with political powerhouses - John Lawrence + Holly Fechner Aug 27 5 CT t.e2ma.net/click/tf5ksi/5…

Why? Hunch: Better pay (94K vs +224K) and no challengers with huge war chests

October Surprise may decide today's deadlocked prez election Possibilities -Implosion of Middle East into multi-front war w Israel -China aggression re Taiwan or S China Sea -Russian retaliation against NATO country Trump response: blame Harris/Biden for "forever wars" + WWIII

A word about Harris's vague answers in CNN interview: Goal of election campaigns: Win Unavailable voters: +90% who already made up their minds + follow policy details Available voters: less interested in politics + policy Strategy: Non-specific policies + plenty of vague values

Democracy under Fire Threats to American democracy are growing. Why? I'll be discussing at the Westminster Town Hall Forum October 22 6pm CT larsleafblad westminsterforum.org

Humor and cleverness: George Bernard Shaw to Churchill: "I am enclosing 2 tickets to the first night of my new play. Bring a friend... if you have one." Churchill: "Can't possibly attend first night, will attend second... if there is one."

Quips re Democracy "Democracy is the worst form of govt, except for all the other forms" - Winston Churchill "Democracy is like sex. When it is good, it is very, very good. When it is bad, it is still better than anything else" - US Congressman Morris Udall

Looking for fantastic music Sunday in Minnesota?

Is US prepared for threats to fair elections? Leading national experts Rick Hasen + Jennifer Morrell discuss vulnerabilities + improvements since 2020 Join us Thursday Sept 12 12CT hhh.umn.edu/event/threats-… Jennifer Morrell Rick Hasen

Thrilled to start year with new class of Policy Fellows!

The 2024-25 #PolicyFellows come from diverse backgrounds, working across government, business, & nonprofit sectors throughout the state. This variety of sectors is a key factor in the effectiveness of the #PolicyFellows. We're pleased to welcome those working in government:

#policyfellows first day!

Kicking off the first session with our newest cohort of #PolicyFellows! The room is buzzing with energy as we get to know each other. Looking forward to an exciting year ahead! #hhhproud Larry Jacobs

Tonight on Almanac at 7 p.m.: - Reporter John McCormick, The Wall Street Journal, provides analysis on Presidential debate - Political Science Professors Larry Jacobs, CSPG, Steve Schier, Carleton College, and Cindy Rugeley, UMN Duluth, offer insights into debate performances

Will US elections be fair? Podcast with 2 impressive experts - Jennifer Morrell + Rick Hasen - who identify Vulnerabilities + New protections since 2020. youtu.be/054xTRBNpws?si… Rick Hasen Jennifer Morrell

How do election administrators prevent significant voter fraud? Election geek JENNIFER MORRELL gives a master class in 7 minutes. drive.google.com/file/d/17n_6oK…

How do election officials stop voter fraud? Here is a fantastic synopsis of the exhaustive steps to prevent voter fraud by non-partisan expert Jennifer Morrell Jennifer Morrell drive.google.com/file/d/17n_6oK…

Confused by sweeping charges of election fraud? Here are protections against voter fraud in US elections by premier election expert Jennifer Morrell: drive.google.com/file/d/17n_6oK… Jennifer Morrell Tammy Patrick Judd Choate