Hooper
@hoopermn
Political Organizer, Theatre Artist, Chess Patzer. Staff at Sustain Saint Paul. Progressive urbanism. Surface Parking Lots Delenda Est. I love Saint Paul.
I don’t usually vote early but I did this time. It’s weird not making a whole thing of it today. No hanging with my neighbors in line. No sticker. No last minute googling of some obscure race. I feel like I’m missing out a little.
Tomorrow is Primary Day, and I’m hoping you will give Rebecca Noecker your vote in Ramsey County District 5!🧵
2011? You could have told me Bill Clinton was President when this was taken and I would have believed you. Amazing photo.
$408 million general fund $26 million in the hole 30% police 20.5% fire 13% parks 11% road repair and plowing 25% everything else >50% of spending across departments goes toward salaries someone who is good at the economy please help me budget this. my city is dying.
Finally watched Frankenhooker (1990) last night. My chief complaint is “not enough Frankenhooker.”
Lacey makes great use of her missing back leg to find optimal sitting positions. Like a fluffy Tetris piece.
It’s approximately a billion degrees, the heat is frying my phone, and I’m knocking doors for Rebecca Noecker for Ramsey County D5. Thank you to the several kind residents who offered me water. The best part of knocking is always the people.
This is a cat check point. Relinquish your most recent cat picture on your phone.
Zack, also with full emotion, thanks everybody. Adds - “We all have a responsibility to draw the circle bigger and invite more people into the process.”
Adam Jennings gives an emotional concession. Talks about how proud he is of how he pushed the conversation. “If you had told me months ago that every candidate would stand up here and commit to divestment, I’d have told you you’re out of your minds.”
Dan Wolgamott is dropped. Takes stage to concede. Pledges to continue to organize to help the DFL. “I lost the race, but I gained three friends in each of my opponents.” “Hard work pays off. Who is ready to work hard to elect democrats up and down the ballot?”
But first, Doug Chapin, who believes that we will win, shares some thoughts about being democrat blueberries in a republican tomato soup.
I have now been asked by a delegate in the most genuine, innocent, and well-meaning way, if there is some kind of deeper purpose as to why I am “dressed like a girl.” “Is this coordinated with the others?” I love the DFL
To fill time while they figure out the voting Jake Johnson is running against Brad Finstad. Tariffs and healthcare cuts hurt rural Minnesota, and he will vote against them.
“Father, veteran, and small town mayor” Adam Jennings stresses that he was the first to commit to divestment from genocide in Israel. Commits to disinvesting in fossil fuels and opposing copper sulfide mining. “Fuck Donald Trump and fuck ICE.”
Sen John Hoffman introducing a video about Adam. Talks about Adam’s background as a veteran and a business owner.
Sen Fateh introducing Adam. Stresses that he has been for divestment from the beginning. Mentions that he has support from “lefties like me, and moderates like John Hoffman” Names the Faith in MN endorsement
Zack, in his trademark suite, says he will be a champion of local government units across MN - making sure the water comes out of your faucet. Says he will make sure our investments follow our values, including disinvestment from genocide and protecting. The boundary waters. “Only accountant”
Erin Maye Quade proudly introduces the “only accountant in the race” Zach Filipovich and stresses his many endorsements
Dan talks disinvesting from Israel and entities doing business with ICE, making sure that republicans don’t use fraud talking point to target our vulnerable communities, and more. Stresses that he is the “progressive choice.”
Wolgamott’s wife Erica, who is Latina and felt personally targeted by ICE, talks about how he inspires her.
Dan Wolgamott speech first. Rep Jamie Long introduces. Stresses Dan’s solid progressive voting record while simultaneously winning a swing district.
@dantherulesnerd.bsky.social shows off his Gavel, signed by the late Melissa Hortman