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Cheers with Trina Swanson

You’re invited to Cheers with Trina Swanson.

All are welcome to learn about Trina Swanson’s race for Congressional District 8’s seat, her values, and to share with her how she can help Minnesotans once she’s elected.

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You’re invited to Cheers with Trina Swanson All are welcome to learn about Trina Swanson’s race for Congressional District 8’s seat, her values, and to share with her how she can help Minnesotans once she’s elected. July 22 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Margie’s Roosevelt Bar 202 Grant Ave Eveleth, MN 55734

Coffee With Trina Swanson Fundraiser

Join us for the Coffee With Trina Fundraiser on Tuesday, June 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Hive, 103 N Main St, Aurora, MN.

Trina Swanson for Congress — MN-8 — DFL Endorsed

Affordability. Stability. Community. Opportunity.

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Minimum suggested donation $50.
Checks can be made out to “Trina for Congress” and mailed to PO Box 1063, Duluth, MN 55810, or brought to the event.
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Coffee With Trina Fundraiser on Tuesday, June 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Hive, 103 N Main St, Aurora, MN. DFL endorsed. Affordability. Stability. Community. Opportunity. Minimum suggested donation $50. Checks can be made out to "Trina for Congress" and mailed to PO Box 1063, Duluth, MN 55810, or brought to the event.

Watch the DFL CD8 Candidate Forum

Candidates: Emanual “Manny” Anastos, Bob Helland, John Paul McBride, Dr. Wendell Smith, Trina Swanson and Debra Topping.
Unable to attend: Luke Gulbranson, Jeremiah Liend and Carrie Mitchell

Notable timestamps:

  • 1:36 Overview and forum rules
  • 4:49 Opening statements
  • 11:20 Question 1 – If you could address only one rising cost facing Americans, which would it be and why? What trade-offs might your approach involve? What specific policies would you propose to address rising costs in health care, housing, education, and food?
  • 22:36 Question 2 – How would you balance the demand for minerals needed for clean energy technologies (such as copper and lithium) with the environmental impacts of mining including effects on the BWCA and other public lands? And how will you ensure that local residents, especially in rural areas, have a meaningful voice in decisions about mining projects and water use?
  • 34:08 Question 3 – Given concerns about the health of our democracy, how will you uphold democratic principles in office and can you briefly address your campaign funding, including any corporate or special interest support, and whether you will abide by the DFL nominating process?
  • 46:20 Question 4 – Will you commit to disbanding ICE and support the prosecution of every member of ICE and Trump’s paramilitary groups that committed crimes against humans (including denial of Habeus Corpus) in the United States during either of Trump’s terms in office?
  • 58:01 Question 5 – The poor and middle class pay taxes, the rich pay accountants, the very rich pay lawyers, and the ultra-rich pay politicians. Examples of paid off politicians and the ensuing corruption at the executive and legislative branch levels are far too numerous to list separately. But one example, and as I mentioned, there are so, so many, is the investment of $500 Million Deal and $2 Billion Investment in Trump Family Crypto Business, World Liberty Financial, by the United Arab Emirates resulting in the UAE gaining access to highly sensitive United States developed AI computer chips. Once you are elected to congress would you pursue hearings to look into corruption of this administration and hold violators accountable?
  • 01:10:15 Questions from the crowd