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St Paul, MN
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State of the national media landscape generally:
- Lefty outlets/influencers: relentlessly attacks Dems for views
- Traditional press: relentlessly attacks Dems to show independence
- Right-leaning media: relentlessly attacks Dems for views
Yeah no shit people don't like Dems.
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Weird, because @RonforMNAG was so sure Trump wouldn't break the law.
Not sure how this is possible.
BREAKING:
A federal judge just said that Trump's order barring MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from the White House was likely unconstitutional and ordered the administration to immediately restore access to the three news outlets.
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Over $18 million recovered.
A criminal referred to law enforcement for investigation and prosecution.
AG @keithellison is holding fraudsters accountable.
startribune.com/fraud-plagueā¦
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Republican attorney general, state auditor candidates lead DFL opponents in cash on hand
Republican candidates for Minnesota attorney general and state auditor lead their Democrat opponents in campaign cash on hand with just weeks to go before the November election.
Meanwhile, DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar leads Republican state House Speaker Lisa Demuth in campaign contributions and spending.
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Knowing the law is a pretty important part of being AG.
Don't send a copyright lawyer to do the People's Lawyer's job, Minnesota.
Minnesota Republican AG candidate Ron Schutz calls the idea that an AG can help with affordability "preposterous": "So, Keith Ellison, his campaign strategy appears to be three things. The first is he's going to argue that he makes life affordable for Minnesotans, which on its face, for any thinking people, for the attorney general to claim that, it's just simply preposterous. Who does he think he is? The chairman of the Federal Reserve? He can control interest rates or gas prices. That's preposterous."
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This is @RonforMNAG, and he wants to be your attorney general.
He also thinks its "preposterous" for anyone to expect the attorney general to help make life affordable.
Don't expect him to help with price-gouging, wage theft, price-fixing, utility rates, consumer fraud, etc.
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This story from @KSTP is garbage, plain and simple.
The AG charges and prosecutes Medicaid fraud. Judges issue sentences.
Furthermore, when sentencing, judges largely have to follow Minnesota's sentencing guidelines, and those guidelines recommend stayed sentences for first time offenders charged with Medicaid fraud.
It takes the story over 30 paragraphs to even mention that. And when it does, the story has to put it in the AG's voice like he's making an excuse, when he's actually just stating an objective fact.
The story whines about the AG's tone before it mentions the actual reason why sentences are what they are. That's indefensible.
Furthermore, the story implies there is more the Attorney General could do to elicit more harsh sentences, but it does not mention that judges almost never give more harsh sentences than the guidelines call for.
There were over 14,000 felony sentences handed out in 2024 in Minnesota. Guess how many of those sentences were for prison time when the guidelines recommended against prison? 33. Out of over 14,000!
I found that in 5 minutes of Google searching, yet it's nowhere to be found in this story, because context ruins the false narrative this story is trying to push.
If you're outraged over the sentences handed out to fraudsters, that's totally fair. But directing that outrage at the Attorney General, who does not issue sentences and is actually the one prosecuting fraudsters, instead of the system that does issue sentences, is absurd.
AG Ellison runs one of the most effective and efficient Medicaid Fraud Control Units in the country. Over the last 6 years on average, they rank 5th in the number of fraud convictions secured of all Med fraud units in all states. That's a strong record of success.
I cannot imagine why this story would leave out so much important information, unless it was at the behest of their Republican megadonor owner.
Even for KSTP, this is embarrassing.
A 5 INVESTIGATES analysis of Medicaid fraud cases charged by the Minnesota Attorney Generalās Office found only a portion of defendants charged with a felony end up with a felony on their record. kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/ā¦
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Every morning I wake up hoping I donāt have to sue Trump. Because if I do, it means heās broken the law and hurt Minnesota.
I donāt pick these fights, but itās my job to defend Minnesota and I always will.
My opponent doesnāt even think Trump has done anything illegal. Thatās the difference.
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ļø Confirmed: @RonforMNAG is a loser.
This guy was my boss when I first became a paralegal. The only time he acknowledged me was to sign off on overtimeā¦
He (we) also lost a major case so bad that the clientās General Counsel got firedā¦ š¤¦āāļø
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The guy who said his biggest struggle in life is his golf game is now saying it's "preposterous" for an attorney general to fight to lower prices.
Republicans are so out of touch it's not even funny.
Minnesota Republican AG candidate Ron Schutz calls the idea that an AG can help with affordability "preposterous": "So, Keith Ellison, his campaign strategy appears to be three things. The first is he's going to argue that he makes life affordable for Minnesotans, which on its face, for any thinking people, for the attorney general to claim that, it's just simply preposterous. Who does he think he is? The chairman of the Federal Reserve? He can control interest rates or gas prices. That's preposterous."
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) debuts first general election ad.
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Oof.
Minnesota Republican AG candidate Ron Schutz calls the idea that an AG can help with affordability "preposterous": "So, Keith Ellison, his campaign strategy appears to be three things. The first is he's going to argue that he makes life affordable for Minnesotans, which on its face, for any thinking people, for the attorney general to claim that, it's just simply preposterous. Who does he think he is? The chairman of the Federal Reserve? He can control interest rates or gas prices. That's preposterous."
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This guy was my boss when I first became a paralegal. The only time he acknowledged me was to sign off on overtimeā¦
He (we) also lost a major case so bad that the clientās General Counsel got firedā¦ š¤¦āāļø
Minnesota Republican AG candidate Ron Schutz calls the idea that an AG can help with affordability "preposterous": "So, Keith Ellison, his campaign strategy appears to be three things. The first is he's going to argue that he makes life affordable for Minnesotans, which on its face, for any thinking people, for the attorney general to claim that, it's just simply preposterous. Who does he think he is? The chairman of the Federal Reserve? He can control interest rates or gas prices. That's preposterous."
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.@RonforMNAG, I have 5 diabetics in my family who pay 35 dollars a month instead of hundreds, thanks to @keithellison dragging the insulin cartel to court.
If you don't believe making life more affordable for Minnesotans is part of the job, then you are not fit for the job.
Minnesota Republican AG candidate Ron Schutz calls the idea that an AG can help with affordability "preposterous": "So, Keith Ellison, his campaign strategy appears to be three things. The first is he's going to argue that he makes life affordable for Minnesotans, which on its face, for any thinking people, for the attorney general to claim that, it's just simply preposterous. Who does he think he is? The chairman of the Federal Reserve? He can control interest rates or gas prices. That's preposterous."
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Ron Schutz has admitted that he will put Donald Trump ahead of Minnesota.
My friend, @keithellison, is putting working people first by taking on fraud, standing up to corruption, and fighting to put money back in your pocket.
The choice is clear: We must reelect AG Ellison.
As your Attorney General, Iāve won tough fights to stop fraud, lower your costs, and put money back in your pockets.
My opponent is running to be Trumpās lawyer. Iām running to make sure you can afford your life. That's what this race is all about.
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My sister is a type 1 diabetic. I remember my parents stress over the cost. Dad worked extra hours to afford it. It would go from $300 one month to $1300 another.
Now, no family has to pay more than $35 for that same medicine because of Keith. That makes life more affordable.
Minnesota Republican AG candidate Ron Schutz calls the idea that an AG can help with affordability "preposterous": "So, Keith Ellison, his campaign strategy appears to be three things. The first is he's going to argue that he makes life affordable for Minnesotans, which on its face, for any thinking people, for the attorney general to claim that, it's just simply preposterous. Who does he think he is? The chairman of the Federal Reserve? He can control interest rates or gas prices. That's preposterous."
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READ 'EM AND WEEP, @RONFORMNAG
Yes. Ellisonās office secured settlements capping insulin at $35/month for five years with Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk after a 2018 lawsuit. It joined actions ending Agri Stats meat price-fixing (2026 settlement) and egg producer collusion (2026), which had inflated food costs. It also helped block ~$59 million in natural gas cost pass-throughs to utility customers and obtained renter relief from illegal fees. These are targeted consumer and antitrust results; broader prices like gas or interest rates remain outside an AGās control.
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