Best (and most effective) speech at DFL Convention

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The 2006 DFL State Convention is fading from memory, but one of the lessons from it should not.

If you speak from your heart, people will support you.

Steve Kelley, who was expected to finish last in the endorsement race for Governor proved that point on the second day of the convention. He won over most of the delegates who were wavering in their support for the other two candidates. It was the most effective speech of the convention…which is why it is my favorite speech of the convention. Listen to it here.

This was the speech Steve Kelley should have given six months ago. If Mike Hatch or Becky Loury want to win in September and November they should pay close attention to not just the content, but the conviction in how Kelley said it.

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2nd best speech at the DFL State Convention

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For just pure energy, you got to enjoy listening to DFL 5th Congressional District Candidate Keith Ellison. He sets out very clearly what the DFL message is this election season. And he gave a short speech...which gets points no matter what your political leanings.

The best speech? To be posted soon.

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DFL Unity And Instant Runoff Voting

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Is the DFL really unified coming out of its state convention? Listen as DFL Chair Brian Melendez talks about Senator Becky Loury's decision to run against DFL endorsed candidate Mike Hatch in September's primary for Governor.

We also talk about one of the resolutions for the party platform that failed -- Instant Runoff Voting. Melendez explains what it is, why he supports it, and why the Republicans might too after Sue Jeffers' entry into the Governor's race.

More photos and coverage to come.

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DFL Convention Roundup (repeating to fix mp3 feed)

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As expected, DFLers endorse Mike Hatch for Governor, but the road to the endorsement had a few plot twists. Listen to our round up coverage of the endorsement battle.

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Secretary Of State Face Off

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The only real contested race at Sunday's DFL convention will be for Secretary of State. The race between Christian Sande and Mark Ritchie is expected to be tight. Until recently, Mark Ritchie's campaign has been claiming it has the votes needed for the endorsement. Christian Sande's campaign now says it has more delegates than Ritchie.

Based on talking to delegates at the convention, many have not really made up their mind because they haven't really thought about it. That combined with some delegates heading home early and alternates taking their place, neither campaign is taking endorsement for granted.

In this bonus podcast chatted with Christian Sande about the race and Sunday's vote.

DFL Convention Roundup

Download podcast ! (runs 5:31)

As expected, DFLers endorse Mike Hatch for Governor, but the road to the endorsement had a few plot twists. Listen to our round up coverage of the endorsement battle.

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Comments or questions please call our hotline 206-33-TALKS or email us at insidemnpolitcs@mac.com.