MN: Keith Ellison's opponents asks him to address allegations of domestic abuse

[RandySF]

Link to tweet

[RandySF]

1. FYI I previously endorsed Ellison for Attorney General

[dflprincess]

2. Before this I had doubts Keith could win a statewide race

Keeping in mind that rural Minnesota went for Trump. I'm just not confident the metro area and Duluth will be enough.

On the other hand, I was leaning to supporting Hilstrom but dragging this up 4 days before the primary gives me pause. Clearly if it's true Keith shouldn't be AG but if Deb has been sitting on this her timing makes me question her motives.

[RandySF]

5. The children of the alleged victim just posted the accusation of Facebook

[George II]

122. I usually agree with you and things you post, but Facebook a few days before the Primary?

I'm very skeptical of the timing of this (not directed toward you)

[Wellstone ruled]

7. That sure came from left field,

knew Keith from our years in the Twin Cities,wow,if this is true,holy cow. Is this coming from a certain person who thought they were Entitled to a Congressional Seat Run.

[RandySF]

19. knew someone for decades

Didn't know he beat my aunt until after he died.

[Wellstone ruled]

20. That is a true statement.

Worked with Guy's who were to be such goody goody's,until they came in with bruised hands and scratches. The question always was,when do we intervene.

[LakeSuperiorView]

27. Don't you live in San Fransisco? Why the interest in Minnesota politics?

This is the second MN race I have noticed for which you created an OP. Shouldn't you be looking into California races instead?

If you have moved to Minnesota, my apologies. I'm not happy with non-Minnesotans messing with the people I can vote for and they can't.

[CentralMass]

28. Randy seems to have penchant for posting negative articles about Bernie Sanders and those associated

with him. I don't know if it a hobby or what.

[W_HAMILTON]

32. He posts lots about the various primaries happening all across the country.

I appreciate it because it helps me keep up-to-date on what's going on electorally.

If you think he is just posting anti-Bernie information, odds are that's because a lot of Bernie's chosen candidates haven't been doing very well electorally and you are viewing that as some sort of attack when in fact it's just him posting about the various races.

[CentralMass]

36. Yes, he does, but he also does regulary negative post about Sanders and those that align with him

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[George II]

124. Any of those "regularly negative posts" false? I don't think so.

[Power 2 the People]

53. Strange.I've noticed that too.

Could just be coincidence.

[Cha]

117. They're BS' own words and actions.. so if they're "negative"

it's not on RSF.

[George II]

123. No he doesn't. You should edit or self delete this attack on him.

[H2O Man]

136. Respectfully disagree.

[RandySF]

30. I pay attention to every state

It’s called building the bench.

[LakeSuperiorView]

37. You have two Senators and one Representive. Everyone in every state does.

Focus on yours, please. I don't appreciate Russians or anyone else meddling in my local elections. If you can't vote for the person, they don't represent you and your opinion doesn't matter.

[pnwmom]

39. If the person is going to lose to the GOP because of something he's done, then it matters.

To all of us.

[LakeSuperiorView]

43. No, it does not matter to you. They do not represent you.

Not sure where you live, but unless you can vote in the election, mind your own business, please.

[RandySF]

45. How about this?

He's also Co-Chair of the DNC.

[LakeSuperiorView]

51. After what happened to Franken, I am more than a little sensitive about people messing

It doesn't matter to me if the meddlers are Russian or US. Trying to elect someone in a race one can't vote is is meddling.

[GP6971]

110. It's not meddling

it's about being aware of the overall health of the Democratic Party and what we can all do to improve it. It's called situational awareness.

[hughee99]

114. So when Obama endorses candidates on the upcoming election, he is meddling?

Is that really what you want to say?

[sheshe2]

140. Interesting comment.

LakeSuperiorView
51. After what happened to Franken, I am more than a little sensitive about people messing

It doesn't matter to me if the meddlers are Russian or US. Trying to elect someone in a race one can't vote is is meddling.

So when candidates all over the US send emails for money I should just ignore them and not support them in any way? I should ignore their race. Seriously? Are we so divided that we only think about our state and no other? Hell, no. I will support them any way I can, my state or not. As much as the Dump and GOP are trying, we are in fact the United States of America.

[Ninsianna]

162. So you object to AOC, Bernie Sanders, Keith Ellison and some

dude from MN basically interfering all over MI's gubernatorial election? I guess I missed your impassioned pleas for people.to stop meddling in our races from your home state.

[Cha]

71. Please stop telling people "to mind their own business"..

This is a political discussion board.. we'll discuss what we want.

[spooky3]

103. You tell 'em, Cha!

[Cha]

104. Hey, Spooky!

They don't realize that insults only generate MOAR posts and MOAR publicity for the OP that they don't want shown.

Aloha!

[spooky3]

105. Aloha!

How are things in beautiful Hawaii?

[Cha]

106. Pretty beautiful!

How are things where you are?

[spooky3]

107. Rainy--such a shame that the Nazis' protest was ruined

and all the restaurants denied them service.

https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/food/article/21017592/dc-restaurants-tell-white-supremacists-where-they-stand

[Cha]

111. Karma, baby! And, so brave

of the restaurant owners to deny the Nazis service! Like Stephanie Wilkinson of The Red Hen did to Nazi apologist, hucky sanders.

[spooky3]

113. yes, the article said that an association sent members legal info

on service denial, so they were prepared! To be fair, it is easier for DC restaurateurs to do this than for Ms. Wilkinson. She's in a red, pretty rural area, whereas DC is as blue as it can be. It probably helped their business!

[Cha]

115. No doubt! And good point about DC

being so blue and The Red Hen in a red District.

Which prompted me to search how it's doing now..

The Red Hen Reopens to Protesters and a Fully Booked Dining Room

https://www.eater.com/2018/7/6/17539958/red-hen-reopens-protests-lexington-va

I can't find a more current update than July 6, 2018. I suppose I could call and ask!

[spooky3]

116. thanks! I'm glad the restaurant seems to be doing well. nt

[Cha]

130. All you have are disingenuous insults.

[George II]

127. Don't know if you live in either Vermont or New York City, but you should be equally annoyed...

...about two Democrats (one from each of those places) barnstorming the midwest campaigning. Have you told them to "mind their own business"?

[LakeSuperiorView]

131. I'm pissed at a certain someone from New York that thinks their opinion about MN politics matters.

I live in Minnesota. I wish people that can't vote in Minnesota would stop messing with Minnesota politics. We can decide for ourselves what we do.

Bit of a difference in someone who has been asked to campaign for another person and people butting in unasked. Your comparison is faulty in that respect, so it's not worth considering.

[Cha]

142. Consider this.. you ever so rudely got on this

thread and started ordering people around.

How's that working out for you?

Keith Ellison is a vice chair of the DNC.. so your claiming this is just about Minnesota doesn't even fly.

[ehrnst]

159. "Butting in?" I think that if you can't tolerate conversation about politicians

in any state but one's own, you may want to rethink being on a political discussion board.

You may also want to avoid the news and social media...

Avert your eyes - instances of nationally publicized instances of major "butting in" to follow...

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bernie-sanders-endorses-abdul-el-sayed-michigan-governor_us_5b58f52ee4b0de86f4930c09

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hawaii-primary-kaniela-ing-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-democrat-poll-2018-donald-trump-socialist-a8487081.html


https://patch.com/minnesota/southwestminneapolis/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-endorses-minn-candidate-congress

Enjoy your time here....

[marble falls]

160. We don't have the luxury of ignoring your legislator - he's involved in policies that affect us ...

all.

Do you mind terribly when the DNC gets involved to help your candidate? Do our contributions in time and money for your candidate really bother you?

Maybe we should ignore it when the GOP gerrymanders your vote into meaninglessness, after all - what business is it of mine if you have no voice, I'm from Texas.

[RandySF]

44. He is also Co-Chair of the DNC

[RandySF]

42. Welcome to DU, by the way.

[NCTraveler]

48. Is this your "A" game? Nt

[LakeSuperiorView]

132. That doesn't make any sense whatsoever...

[NCTraveler]

134. Agree. Nt

[pnwmom]

50. I guess you haven't been on DU long enough to know.

People here are free to express opinions and provide information on political matters everywhere, not just in their district or state.

[LakeSuperiorView]

57. You would be surprized. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, of course.

But unless one can vote for a candidate, their opinion does not matter. And voicing is rude and no different than Russian meddling.

[pnwmom]

59. Democrats openly expressing opinions is absolutely different than secret meddling by Russia,

an enemy to the U.S.

Last I checked, California isn't an enemy of Minnesota's.

[LakeSuperiorView]

60. No, a Californian messing with a Minnesota election is a foreign entity.

Californians and Minnesotans jointly vote for President of the United States. We vote separately for our Senators and Representatives. One could make an argument Congress are joint bodies, but we separately vote for the people that represent us. Meddling in the races for state offices is a step beyond that. Meddling in county races and local races would be even further.

If you can't vote for a candidate, you are a foreign agent as far as that race is concerned.

[pnwmom]

61. Then a Vermont Senator stumping for Keith Ellison is a "foreign entity" interfering in an election.

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You strongly reject Bernie's support of Keith Ellison as A.G. Correct? Because to do so is just like Russian meddling, in your opinion.

https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2018/07/06/bernie-sanders-endorses-keith-ellison/

Bernie Sanders Endorses Attorney General Candidate Keith Ellison

https://www.twincities.com/2018/07/13/bernie-sanders-stumps-for-keith-ellison-in-minnesota-attorney-general-bid/

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rallied for Rep. Keith Ellison’s campaign for attorney general in Minneapolis Friday, giving a high-profile jolt to the normally sleepy race for Minnesota’s top lawyer.

Ellison, the nation’s first Muslim congressman, is part of a crowded Democratic field vying to replace outgoing Attorney General Lori Swanson. After six terms in Congress representing the Minneapolis area and a recent position as a top party official with the Democratic National Committee, his candidacy has elevated the normally sleepy race for attorney general.

Sanders’ endorsement and support for Ellison’s bid only fueled interest ahead of an Aug. 14 primary that will also determine candidates from both parties in pivotal races for governor, Congress and more. Hundreds packed into First Avenue, the famed concert venue in downtown Minneapolis, to see both Ellison and Sanders speak. They also appeared together later in the day in Duluth.

[LakeSuperiorView]

128. You presume a lot. That's something I've noticed about you.

Please don't try to tell me what my opinion is, you haven't the slightest idea. Most of the time when you do that, you are wrong.

I haven't said anything about Bernie Sanders. "Normally Sleepy"? Get a fricking life. (I struggled to find something less offensive than I wanted)

How about this? You worry about your state's offices and I will worry about my state's offices.

[Cha]

144. Why do you get so rude and personal?

[winstars]

146. Hey, Member of DU for 5 whole weeks, this forum is called General Discussion...

I believe there are other individual STATE forums. In them, citizens of all 50 states (and I guess the entire world) can comment or begin threads, just like in GD...

You know, its the whole "discussion" thing.


Can I talk about this subject, I have visited St Paul many times???

But I don't live in your state.

[pnwmom]

148. Okay, then the other alternative is that you're not being logical.

Because if you criticize RandySF from CA for being a "foreign entity" like Russia, who is "meddling" in Minnesota's election,

then logically you must conclude that Bernie from VT is also a "foreign entity" like Russia, who is "meddling" in Minnesota's election.

And the quote about "normally sleepy" comes from the posted link. Maybe you should read it.

[emulatorloo]

66. One of the hottest Hot Takes I've ever read on DU. Congrats as I have read many hot takes here

But California is the same as Russia is a whole new level of hotness.

Welcome to DU! I hope you will enjoy it here, it is a good discussion board.

[LakeSuperiorView]

133. Can Californians vote in Minnesota?

[MrsCoffee]

135. How's that telling people to shut up working out for you?

This is a fucking political forum where people give their opinions of politicians, political parties, and various assholes around the world.

Deal with it.

[emulatorloo]

138. Can Californians donate to a candidate in Minnesota?

Yes.

Can people in Minnesota donate to candidates in another state? yes

Can a foreign government donate to a cAmpaign? no

[Cha]

139. "Russian meddling" What a crock.

[Cha]

145. Californians can donate to candidates in Minnesota.

[Cha]

73. BULL.. then BS is a "foreign agent" according to

your deductions.

Bernie Sanders endorses Ellison for attorney general

http://www.startribune.com/bernie-sanders-endorses-ellison-for-attorney-general/487521891/

[George II]

125. So how do you feel about Senators and Representative candidates campaigning out of state?

[brer cat]

70. You just joined DU

and you are telling us how to run it?

[Cha]

74. IKR! And, calling us "Foreign Agents"..

Oh and btw.. making sure the thread gets kicked so more can see it!

[pnwmom]

77. Yeah, I bet Randy has never been called that before.

[Cha]

83. I'm sure it's a new one! He's been

called a lot of things for posting what some don't like.. but never a "foreign agent".

[ehrnst]

158. You equate voicing an opinion about a politician in another state with Russian meddling?

Really?

[mythology]

121. Um, that's some unique logic

[Cha]

141. That's too bad. Keith Ellison is also vice DNC chair. We're interested in all the States of

the Union and will comment accordingly.

[pnwmom]

38. Do you feel the same way about Bernie and Alexandria campaigning against incumbent Democrats

around the country?

[Cha]

75. That was my question!

[Music Man]

63. Keith Ellison is a nationally-recognized Democrat,

And this is news. People post news on this site.

If a prominent Kentuckian (my home state) were accused of something as serious as domestic violence, and you posted a link, I would think, "Wow, thanks for bringing this article to my attention."

"Start threads about your own state," is a truly silly mindset.

[pnwmom]

65. Yes -- that's how it should be here. n/t

[NYC Liberal]

68. Does Ellison vote only on laws that only affect Minnesota?

[Cha]

69. Excuse me.. RSF posts about States all over the Country..

Keeps us informed.

Would you rather this news about Ellison be swept under the rug?

It's not your call what other members post around here.

[GatoGordo]

98. Does it matter where he lives?

Shoot the messenger?

I live in Minnesota, and I RARELY comment on Minnesota politics. Should I shut up about Latin America, which is my passion?



FACT: Democrats are in REAL TROUBLE in Minnesota right now. Trump lost in a formerly solid blue state by only 1.5 points. The state has a few urban islands of blue in a sea of red. (and the Iron Range) We very might lose the governor and TWO house seats and Al Franken's former seat in the Senate.

This abuse accusation is serious business.

[Turbineguy]

3. That should work.

Democrats better wipe that guy out before anybody gets a chance to do a real investigation.

[RandySF]

8. Confirmed by Karen Monahan

Link to tweet

?s=21

[dflprincess]

21. June 3 was the last day of the DFL convention this year

at that point, Keith had not announced he was running for AG. I do have to wonder why it took until 4 days before the primary for this to go public. He has had some issues (nothing as serious as this) that have always come up at election time but given his district have never hurt him much - they are things that could really be hammered on in a statewide race and do a lot of damage.

But, to be clear, I never was supporting him for AG, but I was leaning toward Hilstrom who seems involved with this sudden airing of dirt. Just glad it's coming out now and not before the general election - unless Ellison wins on Tuesday then we have trouble. The DFL has controlled the AG's office for almost 50 years, I would really hate to see a Republican take over as I doubt they wouldn't make consumer protection the priority it has been.

[sinkingfeeling]

12. Yep, another Democrat will be forced out without proof. The son says there's

a video, so where is it?

[SharonClark]

22. I'm suspicious.

Mom's twitter account is tweet after tweet about how HE is a narcissist and dealing with narcissists.
Who the hell is HE and why isn't she showing the evidence?

This is all too coy by half.

[Blue_true]

23. Looks true. The guy can't be our party's nominee. Better to err on the side of caution here. nt

[Mike Rows His Boat]

4. "When did you stop beating your wife."

[uponit7771]

6. +1

[RandySF]

9. .

Link to tweet

?s=21

[DemocratSinceBirth]

10. I hate these situations

You have to weight the gravity of the offense versus the truthfulness of the charge.


I don't know.

[RandySF]

13. .

Link to tweet

?s=21

[DemocratSinceBirth]

15. I am going to withhold judgement until I have more information.

[ismnotwasm]

11. Holy shit.

[boston bean]

14. I never liked him. Was unhappy when he became involved at the DNC on behalf of Bernie.

This is a fucking nightmare. The guy needs to go!

[theaocp]

16. As noted above, we don't know what is going on, other than speculation.

Perhaps we have some facts, despite your preconceived notions, before we render judgment? There's another Dem from MN that the Dems were quick to discard, as well. I'm not sure this is the best approach.

[Blue_true]

25. So should we risk nominating an abuser?

Ellison can weigh in by convincingly denying the claim, otherwise, democrats should run from him like he has the plague.

[theaocp]

29. He denied it.

Next step?

[pnwmom]

41. Next step is to look at their primary opponents. Is there a solid opponent

who isn't carrying baggage like this?

[boston bean]

52. This woman is forcefully stating she and her son are telling the truth. We'll see where this goes.

[stevenleser]

64. She is now sharing texts on Twitter. If Ellison is innocent he should call for an investigation

I am guessing he is not innocent.

[boston bean]

76. It is looking like we will see a resignation.

[stevenleser]

82. Judging from her texts, she apparently just wanted him to apologize to her and help her heal

and he repeatedly refused to do so. Even then she wasn’t going to go public. It was her son who did so.

Could this be an elaborate hit job? It seems less and less likely the more one looks into it.

[octoberlib]

112. Looks like there's a pattern

Link to tweet

[flotsam]

118. If you read the comments section it is worthless

The supposed victim was in fact extorting and harrassing him-the judge in the case issued a restraining order against her and barred her from applying again for an order against him.

[Mike Rows His Boat]

34. You just called him an abuser. Without any evidence.

Way to go knee jerking the old “when did you stop beating your wife”. When did you?

[pnwmom]

80. There is evidence: the statements of the woman and her son are evidence.

What we don't have is corroboration, other than the woman's corroborating her son's initial account.

[Mike Rows His Boat]

85. Actually, no.

Evidence would be the claimed video, or pictures of the injuries.
Until actual evidence is introduced, all we have is a charge by his competitor and an unsubstantiated claim by her son.
As of now, we have no corroboration by any evidence.

[pnwmom]

89. No, that is physical evidence. Evidence also includes oral and written statements.

If the mother and son were willing to give sworn statements as to this matter, it would constitute part of the evidence in any court case.

[David__77]

100. yes, by that criterion there is evidence of every conspiracy theory.

...

[Mike Rows His Boat]

90. Has she filed any charges? The son?

No evidence as of now. Let’s wait and see, and not knee jerk as happened to Franken.

[Rob H.]

95. Accusations aren't evidence. nt

[Mike Rows His Boat]

102. But that doesn't mean we should automatically believe it before we have evidence.

“But that doesn't mean we should automatically believe it before we have evidence. Some people are capable of lying about anything...” - you.

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=9851916

[Blue_true]

81. An abuser is a person that abuses another person.

Maybe you should brush up on that. If he did what the woman claimed, then he is an abuser. If she and her son are lying, he is't. Regardless, unless he firmly denies it and no bombshells come out that show conclusively that he is lying, people are taking a risk voting for him.

[Mike Rows His Boat]

87. "If".

Uh huh. I need to brush up? Maybe you need to brush up some actual evidence before making assured assumptions.

[Loki Liesmith]

109. You risk nominating an abuser

Whenever you nominate a human. Because anyone can be an abuser.

[oasis]

17. A statement from Rep. Elison would be helpful at this point.nt

[NCTraveler]

18. I'm not touching until more is out there or hear what he has to say.

Seems pretty simple. There seems to be claims of saved conversation. Taking Ellison down would be bigger than taking down one person. It would have more divisive implications.

[ananda]

24. Swiftboat hitjob?

This is a typical Reep strategy.

EG: John Kerry, Al Franken, etc.

[RandySF]

26. If it is, it's not from Republicans

The accuser is a known progressive activist and the relationship was public knowledge.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

31. Debra Hilstrom and Keith Ellison are competing for Dem nomination

as MN Attorney General.

So, campaign noise.

Maybe there will be an investigation.

[ADX]

33. This is either a.) absolutely true or it's b.) an abominable lie...

...and if Keith doesn't put out a very forceful statement denying it pretty quick, it's going to be a serious problem.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

35. How did she get tagged?

[dflprincess]

40. In a post made by Monahan's son. Nt

[pnwmom]

46. The son is claiming he saw an incident on video.

http://www.startribune.com/u-s-rep-keith-ellison-denies-domestic-violence-allegation/490674981/

U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison on Sunday denied an allegation of domestic violence by an ex-girlfriend after the woman’s son posted about it on Facebook and she confirmed it on Twitter.

“Karen and I were in a relationship which ended in 2016, and I still care deeply for her well-being,” read the statement from Ellison released by his campaign. He is running for attorney general in the DFL primary on Tuesday.

The woman, Karen Monahan, confirmed her son’s post on Twitter shortly after he put it on Facebook. The son, Austin Aslim Monahan, posted that he watched a video on her computer in which Ellison could be seen dragging Monahan off a bed as he screamed profanities at her.

Ellison denied the existence of the video.

“This video does not exist because I never behaved in this way, and any characterization otherwise is false,” Ellison’s statement read.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/keith-ellison-denies-abuse-allegations_us_5b708128e4b0ae32af990d26

Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) on Sunday denied that he assaulted an ex-girlfriend, as alleged by the woman’s son in a viral Facebook post a day earlier.

“Karen and I were in a long-term relationship which ended in 2016, and I still care deeply for her well-being,” Ellison said in a statement to CBS Minnesota. “I never behaved this way, and any characterization otherwise is false.”

Karen Monahan’s son, Austin Monahan, wrote in a Facebook post on Saturday that his mom had “come out of pure hell after getting out of her relationship” with Ellison. Austin said that in mid-2017 he discovered a video, as well as dozens of text and Twitter messages between his mother and Ellison, that allegedly show the Minnesota lawmaker physically and verbally abusing her.

“My mom has always tried to protect me and my brother,” Austin wrote in the post. “She doesn’t have to protect us anymore and we aren’t letting her stand alone.”

[joshcryer]

150. I suspect the video puts them both in a bad light.

Otherwise it would've been released by now.

[pnwmom]

151. Well, since it was taken with her in bed,

it might have been taken with her in a nightgown, or less . . .

But what woman would want a public release of a video of her being dragged, probably screaming and crying, out of bed?

[joshcryer]

153. I think she maybe lashed back.

Because when you're being attacked usually that's what you do. Add in screaming, foul language, and it looks like they're "equally" bad regardless of who instigated. And then if it didn't start before things escalated there is opportunity for obfuscation (as is oh so common with these folks) to muddle what really happened.

The video acts as protection against libel / slander and as another poster said it may be released after all, I just think it's probably not as one sided as it may appear, else it'd be released. They can always blur out anything (and indeed if it was the way you portray, that would have a good effect toward rallying people to her cause).

It remains fascinating to me how quickly people are coming to this dudes defense and calling her a liar though. I'm not saying in any way the video is a lie, just that there are good reasons not to release it.

[pnwmom]

154. She might have lashed back, for sure. She also might have been in a state of undress,

which no one who insists on a release of the video seems to be acknowledging.

[riversedge]

47. St. Paul Pioneer Press: Ellison denies abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend

I heart fell when I saw this.





Ellison denies abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend


https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/12/ellison-denies-abuse-allegations-from-ex-girlfriend-2/

FILE – In a Dec. 2, 2016 file photo, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., listens during a forum on the future of the Democratic Party, in Denver. Ellison, who is currently running to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, he is boycotting Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Friday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
By Associated Press |
PUBLISHED: August 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm | UPDATED: August 12, 2018 at 2:13 pm


MINNEAPOLIS — An ex-girlfriend of U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison has accused the Minnesota Democrat of emotional and physical abuse. Ellison says it never happened.

The allegations surfaced Saturday night from Karen Monahan after her son alleged in a Facebook post that he had seen messages from Ellison threatening her and video of the congressman screaming obscenities at her as he dragged her off a bed by her feet. Monahan said via Twitter that what her son posted was “true.”

The Minneapolis woman did not respond to a request from The Associated Press asking for copies of the video or text messages. Ellison says the video does not exist and denies behaving that way.

The allegations come days before Democratic voters choose between Ellison and other candidates in a Tuesday primary for attorney general....................................

[riversedge]

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[RandySF]

55. It's hit Roll Call and Huffington Post

[pnwmom]

62. Ellison was the one "Justice Democrats" were petitioning to replace Franken

before Franken resigned.

And he never spoke out on Franken's behalf or disavowed their campaign.

[Cha]

108. In fact Ellison wrote this "eulogy" on Franken..

https://ellison.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ellison-statement-on-sen-al-frankens-resignation


Dec 7, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Following Sen. Al Franken's decision to resign from the U.S. Senate, Rep. Keith Ellison issued the following statement:

"I commend the brave women who have come forward in recent weeks to share their experience of sexual harassment and assault. Their courage is immense, and has sparked a long overdue national reckoning with persistent inequities and injustices in our society.

"I am grateful for Al Franken’s progressive record of accomplishment over the years—from his forceful advocacy for a free and open internet, to his important work helping to shape the Affordable Care Act, to his support for policies that improve the lives of women, including championing the Violence Against Women Act. Still, as elected officials, we must stand for safe communities and work environments for everyone. Sen. Franken's decision to resign shows a strength of character that other elected officials haven’t. Al’s decision is the right one, and will bring us one step closer towards a society of true justice and equality for all."

On Doutside https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=10993613

[Power 2 the People]

56. I wonder if LeeAnn Tweeden is coaching her on how to take down good Dems?

Not believing any of the negativity until I see actual proof.

[Trust Buster]

58. Ellison publicly called for Senator Franken to step down based on hearsay.

[workinclasszero]

86. Wow

What’s his view now I wonder?

[OnDoutside]

88. Ellison Statement on Sen. Al Franken's Resignation

https://ellison.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ellison-statement-on-sen-al-frankens-resignation

Dec 7, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Following Sen. Al Franken's decision to resign from the U.S. Senate, Rep. Keith Ellison issued the following statement:

"I commend the brave women who have come forward in recent weeks to share their experience of sexual harassment and assault. Their courage is immense, and has sparked a long overdue national reckoning with persistent inequities and injustices in our society.

"I am grateful for Al Franken’s progressive record of accomplishment over the years—from his forceful advocacy for a free and open internet, to his important work helping to shape the Affordable Care Act, to his support for policies that improve the lives of women, including championing the Violence Against Women Act. Still, as elected officials, we must stand for safe communities and work environments for everyone. Sen. Franken's decision to resign shows a strength of character that other elected officials haven’t. Al’s decision is the right one, and will bring us one step closer towards a society of true justice and equality for all."

[workinclasszero]

91. Well then we can expect Ellison's resignation

any minute now.

I guess?

[OnDoutside]

93. With respect to what was done to Al, I think it is important that evidence should be used to back

up this allegation, and not the bullshit stuff that was used to knife Franken. Have we had a statement from Senator Gillibrand yet ?

[Cha]

96. WOW! Thank you for that, OnDoutside.

[OnDoutside]

97. Happy to help ! 👍

[Cha]

99. Either Karen Monahan is the

ex from hell or Keith Ellison is.

It's really sad either way.

[joshcryer]

149. Pathetic.

What a joke.

[LisaL]

152. I wonder if he knows that people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones?

[OnDoutside]

155. If there is substance to this, then that's one big boulder !

[ecstatic]

161. I really hate what was done to Franken, but in fairness,

certain democrats pounced because we live in a society of headline readers (them included), and they conflated the picture & Franken's sincere apology for the way anything may have been misconstrued with an admission of guilt for all the accusations.

So it's not quite the same thing, although, I'm now irritated after rehashing what happened, and I have no issue with kicking Ellison under the bus, at this point. Please just do it before the primaries!

[JI7]

72. they claim there is video. so they should release it

[Omaha Steve]

78. Ding ding ding

[Blue_true]

84. Someone in a post above said that after Ellison denied, the woman started releasing text messages

online. If she is doing that and there is video, expect to see the video real soon. My guess is if the texts raise questions about Ellison, the woman may be releasing them to force him to resign. Just don't understand why she waited this long, unless she feared he may win and she could not stomach that (whereas, if he was sure to lose big, there was no reason for her to lose her privacy).

[pnwmom]

92. I wouldn't blame any woman for not wanting to release a video of herself in that situation. nt

[Blue_true]

94. Yes, if the video exists, it would be humiliating for her.

People don't expect to be abused by someone they care about. The release of the video would also make her a public figure, which could impact her job, business, ect.

[tirebiter]

119. Make her a public figure?

That horse left the barn.

[GaryCnf]

101. Thank you for your concern

[underthematrix]

120. Here's what I don't understand. Why is Ellison running for a statewode office?

Why is he giving up his seat in Congress. I'm not judging. I just don't understand.

[dflprincess]

143. I don't understand it either

rural Minnesota went for Trump in 2016 and I doubt that there's that many who have seen enough light that they'll support Ellison and I am concerned that the metro area and Duluth will not be enough to win the AG race.

[underthematrix]

147. I don't live in Minnesota but I think Debra Hilstrom is the

BEST Dem candidate. She's been in the state senate for 17 years and one of her big issue is racial justice. I think she'll be fantastic.

[OnDoutside]

156. Don't forget Xavier Becerra left Congress for AG in California

I guess it s easier to stand out in a singular office than feeding frenzy of Congress. It looks like a stepping stone to a run for Governor or Senate.

[budkin]

126. RIP his political future

See ya Keith, we hardly knew you.

[lordsummerisle]

137. OK so why weren't these allegations brought up when he ran for Congress?

and to address an earlier post, Ellison was on Thom Hartmann's show and said that he thought he could better implement his ideas and beliefs as AG rather than a congressman...

[pnwmom]

157. They were still together last time he ran for Congress,

is what she would say. In her statement she says they broke up in January 2107.