Watch: Minneapolis DFL convention descends
into chaos
Posted By: voxpopuli, 5/13/2023 7:28:44 PM
The Minneapolis DFL Ward 10 convention descended into chaos as groups supporting rival candidates engaged in pushing and shoving, which led to the session's adjournment. Video shot at the event shows current City Councilwoman Aisha Chughtai's supporters were on the stage as a group of people backing challenger Nasri Warsame protested.
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The Minneapolis DFL Ward 10 convention descended into chaos as groups supporting rival candidates engaged in pushing and shoving, which led to the session's adjournment.
Video shot at the event shows current City Councilwoman Aisha Chughtai's supporters were on the stage as a group of people backing challenger Nasri Warsame protested.
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A law that restores voting rights to Minnesotans who’ve served time in jail or prison.
“It’s long overdue that we’ve corrected this injustice,” declared Antonio Williams, of St. Paul. “I think it’s long overdue. We talk about our democracy, we talk about inclusion, but we haven’t truly lived it as a government.”
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THIS is the NEW minneapolis.. two somali clans fighting with each other at one of the principal Wards in mpls..