Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 23, 2019

Brett Johnson and Erik Nelson host today’s Repartee. On tap:

A conversation with Cameron Easley of Morning Consult. We analyze: How Biden has built up such a big lead. Lack of crossover support among Bernie and Warren supporters. Has Mayor Pete stolen Beto’s thunder? The appetite for a “rock star” candidate. Can Amy make a comeback?

#MNLeg news including: Despite overwhelming bi-partisan support, it looks like the Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act won’t pass. A #TimesUp sexual harassment bill for schools also isn’t looking good.

Right wingers are spreading a false story of Somali immigrants attacking Minnesotans at a light rail station.

Why is the Star Tribune covering Candace Owens?