The Minnesota Attorney General's race has become a regular discussion topic on my show.
First, right before the primary, Keith Ellison, the Democrat, was accused of abuse by his ex-girlfriend who insisted she has video evidence of the abuse, but refused to show it to anyone. Ellison asked for the Minnesota DFL to investigate, which they did, and they couldn't substantiate the claim. They've tried to hand the case over to law enforcement for further investigation; NOT because they think something is there. They want to make this investigation is as above board as possible. Also, Ellison has asked the US House to investigate the claims, something a guilty man usually doesn't do.
Then the Republican, Doug Wardlow, a guy who tried to play himself off as a wholesome non-partisan candidate (who just happened to stumble into the GOP nomination), went full nuclear. His campaign could be summed up as "black, Muslim man beating up women!" A right leaning "news" outlet (seeming to be helping out Wardlow) went to court to open up Ellison's divorce records to see if there was any allegations of abuse in those records.
Wardlow then started to implode. He was caught on tape saying he'd fire all the Democratic attorneys in the AG office when he wins, and replace them with Republican attorneys, implying he would push a pure partisan agenda (so much for the wholesomeness). Then people started to look into his employment record, finding a lot of connections to groups which are extremely anti-LGBTQ, groups who try to write laws from the courtroom.
Then came the allegations of extreme bullying from Wardlow's high school ex classmates, allegations which have some level of corroboration, allegations which seem to be scaring the crap out of Wardlow. The Ellison divorce papers were released, showing he was actually covering up for his ex wife and her abusive behavior (stemming from a medical diagnosis and depression. All they did by forcing open the divorce papers is to publicly shame a private citizen and her family), and now it's discovered Wardlow's wife's social media featured many hate based allegations against Ellison. Her social media pages have been freshly scrubbed.
On top off all of that, the Grassroots Party candidate (legalize marijuana) Noah Johnson is now wanting all of his followers to vote for Ellison. It's been a hoot, especially in a year when most of the Minnesota races seem to be yawners.
Why is the AG race so important? For the Friday Link, John Oliver explains why (almost like it was on cue!). As always, watch for rough language:
Have a great weekend everyone, AND FOR GOODNESS SAKE, VOTE!!!
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