Republicanroundtablemn

Bloomington is trying again to get a petition on the fall ballot to repeal Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Registered Bloomington voters can contact https://www.rfabbmn.org to get information on signing and/or circulating the petition by the end of June. For everyone else, follow the discussion on why RCV is such a bad idea for our communities and our state. Get Inspired! Get Involved!

Carver County is a growing area southwest of the Twin Cities. Join Patricia Williamson, chair of Carver County Republicans, and Isabel Williamson, president of Carver County Teenage Republicans (TARS), for a lively discussion on civic engagement. Participation is crucial for keeping our republic healthy… but it’s also a lot of fun. For more information, go to: https://www.carvergop.org/ https://www.carvergop.org/carver-county-tars.html No need to be from Carver County… Be Inspired! Get Involved!

Shawn Holster explains why we have two different primaries in Minnesota and reminds us of the upcoming presidential primary on March 5th. Visit for more information: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/ (Minnesota Secretary of State)https://mplsgop.org/ (Minneapolis Republican Party)

Cristine Trooine, Executive Director of Minnesota Parents Alliance, discusses the need to reclaim our schools and encourages regular parents to get involved and run for school board.

Join SD50 (Bloomington & Edina) & SD51 (Bloomington & Richfield) republicans for caucus night on Feb 27th.

In this first is a new series, Shawn Holster, explains the purpose of a caucus and how it differs from a primary. Feb 27 is caucus day in Minnesota.

Michelle Benson, of MN Alliance for Ethical Care, raises concerns about the legislature’s push to codify physician-assisted suicide into law. In an unusual move, the House is holding hearings on HF1930 before the new session starts. We need to slow this process down and consider the ramifications in order to protect Minnesota’s high standard of health care and preserve our culture of healing. For more information on this issue and the hearings, visit https://ethicalcaremn.org/.

Changing things up a bit… Join Diane, Jen, and Max in a discussion of Minnesota politics, including crime, speech, voting, and the new state seal and flag. To all our viewers, have a Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous New Year!

Mark Miller recounts the history and mission of the Republican Jewish Coalition - Minnesota chapter, and discusses tensions following the October 7th terrorist attacks on Israel. For more information on the Republican Jewish Coalition and how you can support Israel, visit https://www.rjchq.org/.

Ellen Cousins, Chair of Yes 2 Repeal RCV, explains why Ranked Choice Voting is so problematic and discusses the ballot question to repeal that's on the Minnetonka ballot this fall. Learn more at https://yes2repealrcv.com/ or contact Ellen at yes2repealrcv@gmail.com .

Join mayoral candidate, David Clark and city council at-large candidates, Bruce Colton and Jonathan Minks as they discuss the upcoming sales tax ballot initiative, redevelopment of city facilities, and proposed renovations at Nine Mile Creek. Watch the interview, then visit their websites to learn more: David Clark https://davidclarkformayor.io/meet-david.html Bruce Colton - City Council, At-large https://coltonforcouncil.com/ Jonathan Minks - City Council, At-large https://minks4citycouncil.com/ For voting information, see the City of Bloomington Voter Services site: https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/cl/voting-information

Four candidates for Bloomington city council discuss government transparency and accountability, potential tax increases, proposals to pave over some of the city’s nature trails. Watch the interview and then visit their websites to learn more about these candidates: Al Noard - Ward 1 https://www.alforbloomington.com/ Paul King - Ward 2 https://paulkingforcitycouncil.com/ Mike Hartley - Ward 3 https://www.hartley4bloomington.com/ Victor Rivas - Ward 4 https://www.victor4bloomington.com/ For voting information, visit Bloomington Voter Services: https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/cl/voting-information

Ric Oliva and Langa Oriho have very different backgrounds. But, they share, in common, the belief in a solid education to achieve success. As candidates for Bloomington school board, they discuss what’s good and what needs improvement, and their visions for making Bloomington schools even better.

Most voters have no idea about many of the draconian laws passed in the last legislative session. Senator Mark Koran spotlights some of the most egregious examples on the long list.

In our first edition of Pizza & Politics, Rep. Mike Wiener talks about the acrimonious legislative session that was and how the bills passed will affect voters going forward.

Affiliate groups provide opportunities to socialize and network in a familiar community setting with others who share common cultural sensibilities. Committeewoman, Barb Sutter, and CD3 Vice Chair, Christine Bolan, outline the value of the Republican affiliate group program and the importance of Community Centers for providing services and outreach. Go to https://www.mngop.org/ to learn more about the GOP’s efforts to create Community Centers here in Minnesota and what you can do to help make it happen.

Sen. Eric Lucero honors fallen ND police officer and St. Michael native, Jake Wallin, spotlights some of the shocking Democrat agenda items pushed through the last legislative session, and explains why businesses are fleeing Minnesota.

Mike Wiener, small-businessman and Minnesota representative, explains the ties between rural and urban Minnesota and why preserving small-business is crucial to the economic health of our state.

As a child in Afghanistan, Yazdan Bakhsh didn’t even know what America was. Now he’s the ‘the most proud American ever…!’ and has achieved the American Dream. Yazdan briefly recounts his journey to the United States but then turns his focus to outreach — making connections between Minnesota’s ethnic communities and Conservatives, whose values they often share.

Old Glory flies on the Fourth of July, the birth of our American Republic.

8-minute contest entry version. For the full program, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f89yNNhhaA

Isaac Orr, Policy Fellow for energy and environment at American Experiment, explains that punitive Democratic energy policies passed into law this session will undermine the quality of life in Minnesota by causing steep cost increases and energy scarcity. He also presents workable solutions. Find more of Isaac's research at https://www.americanexperiment.org/

Ambiguity and obfuscation prevent voters from knowing what the Democrats are really up to as they ram their radical agenda through the Minnesota legislature. Representative Walter Hudson expounds on some of the most contentious legislation and the latent detriments of the laws being passed… "The most impactful news is the news you're never told!" Follow Rep. Hudson on: https://twitter.com/walterhudson @WalterHudson https://www.facebook.com/hudsonformn

Ranked Choice Voting is highly complex and defies easy explanation. Ellen Cousins leads Wake Up Minnetonka! Her effort to describe RCV reveals how complex it actually is. Ellen outlines the detrimental effects of RCV, including voter disenfranchisement, and why it must be defeated. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K3OWokYapU for an eye-opening demonstration of the tabulation process. Learning how the third place candidate wins this demonstration election is startling. To learn more, go to: https://WakeUpMinnetonka.com https://RCVScam.com https://MTKACitizens4CommonSense.com https://ProtectMyBallot.com https://KeepVotingSimple.com

The Democrats are using their one-seat majority to push through ideological bills at runaway speed. Senator Eric Lucero (Albertville) details some of the repercussions and what kinds of unexpected surprises we can expect as these imprudent policies take effect. To learn more about how to get involved, visit Senator Lucero at: facebook: EricLuceroMN twitter: @EricLuceroMN https://ericlucero.com/