Talking Points

Talking Points: Is the "F" still there in the DFL?

By Esme Murphy

September 5, 2022 / 12:12 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota

Talking Points: Is the "F" still there in the DFL? (Part 1)

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party was founded 78 years ago. Minnesota's rural and farm areas used to be blue DFL strongholds. But in 2022 they are mostly ruby red.

In this week's Talking Points, WCCO's Esme Murphy takes a look at the trend with Minnesota DFL Party Chair Ken Martin and Republican State Senator Jason Rarik, but first starts with a chat with political analysts Abou Amara, a Democratic strategist, and Amy Koch, a former State Senator and Republican strategist. Their conversation can be seen in the video above.

Next up, a chat with Ken Martin, who has been the chair of the Minnesota DFL since 2011.

Talking Points: Is the "F" still there in the DFL? (Part 2)

Now, Esme talks with Republican State Senator Jason Rarick from Pine City in East Central Minnesota.

Talking Points: Is the "F" still there in the DFL? (Part 3)

That's the show for this week. Remember, you can see Talking Points live every Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., live on CBS News Minnesota.

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Esme Murphy

Esme Murphy, a reporter and Sunday morning anchor for WCCO-TV, has been a member of the WCCO-TV staff since December 1990. She is also a weekend talk show host on WCCO Radio. Born and raised in New York City, Esme ventured into reporting after graduating from Harvard University.

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