{"id":2389927,"date":"2025-01-13T20:36:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T01:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mn-gop-protests-secret-democrats-swearing-in-and-planned-boycott-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-01-13T20:36:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T01:36:42","slug":"mn-gop-protests-secret-democrats-swearing-in-and-planned-boycott-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mn-gop-protests-secret-democrats-swearing-in-and-planned-boycott-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"MN GOP protests &#8216;secret&#8217; Democrats&#8217; swearing-in and planned boycott &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmn-gop-protests-secret-democrats-swearing-in-and-planned-boycott-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2389927&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>the article discusses a \u200ccontroversy in \u2062Minnesota where Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) representatives were sworn in during a private ceremony prior \u2063to \u200bthe legislative session, prompting protests from Republican members. The ceremony took place at\u2063 the\u200d Minnesota History Center, which Republicans argue\u2062 is inappropriate, leading them to plan a\u2063 boycott of the legislative session \u200buntil \u200da <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/impossible-gop-picked-up-seats-in-house-picked-up-state-legislatures-picked-up-governorship-held-the-senate-but-sniffy-joe-won-not-a-chance\/\" title=\"IMPOSSIBLE: GOP Picked Up Seats in House, Picked Up State Legislatures, Picked Up Governorship, Held the Senate -- But Sniffy Joe Won?... NOT A CHANCE\">power-sharing agreement<\/a> is established. Republicans claim they have a majority of \u200c67-66 seats following a successful challenge against the residency of a DFL representative. Conversely,the DFL maintains that an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">effective majority requires \u206268 seats<\/a>,necessitating a wait for a special election on January 28 to fill a vacant seat. The DFL is connected to\u200c the national Democratic \u2063Party and was established in 1944 through a merger wiht the Farmer-Labor Party.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Minnesota Republicans protest &lsquo;secret&rsquo; Democrats&rsquo; swearing-in and planned boycott<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1932157\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/minnesota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Republicans\">Minnesota<\/a> Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party representatives were sworn in ahead of the legislative session in a private ceremony, drawing outrage from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Republicans\">Republicans<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The unprecedented swearing-in ceremony occurred at the Minnesota History Center and came ahead of their promise to boycott the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3277428\/minnesota-republicans-sue-timing-state-house-special-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"legislative session\">legislative session<\/a> until Republicans agree to a power-sharing agreement. Republicans argue that they can rule with a majority of 67-66 seats after successfully challenging the residency of a DFL representative. The DFL argues that Republicans can only govern with a majority of 68 seats and must thus wait until the special election for the vacant seat on Jan. 28.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Minnesota House Democratic leaders Melissa Hortman and Jamie Long speak at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-trump-campaign-holds-press-conference-to-outline-viable-path-to-victory\/\" title=\"Watch Live: Trump Campaign Holds Press Conference to Outline &#039;Viable Path to Victory&#039;\">news conference<\/a> on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the State Capitol in St. Paul, one day before the 2025 legislative session is due to convene. (AP Photo\/Steve Karnowski)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The DFL is affiliated with the national Democratic Party, essentially rendering them Democrats. The party <a href=\"https:\/\/dfl.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">was formed<\/a> in 1944 after the Minnesota Democrats merged with the Farmer-Labor Party.<\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota House DFL undertook its private ceremony so new members would be &ldquo;properly and legally sworn in&rdquo; before the beginning of the legislative session on Tuesday, DFL Leader Melissa Hortman said, that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-communist-party-database-leaks-proves-party-members-have-infiltrated-foreign-governments-and-major-companies\/\" title=\"Chinese Communist Party Database Leaks, Proves Party Members Have Infiltrated Foreign Governments and Major Companies\">party members<\/a> have said they will not attend.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans have decried the ceremony as illegitimate.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It was shocking to hear that House Democrats held an unprecedented secret swearing-in ceremony behind closed doors, with no public notice,&rdquo; Republican House designate Lisa Demuth told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. &ldquo;If the DFL believes what they&rsquo;re doing is right, why not hold a public swearing-in? They didn&rsquo;t even confirm it happened until House Republicans called out their actions after the fact.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Minnesota House Republican leader Lisa Demuth speaks to reporters on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the State Capitol in St. Paul, one day before the 2025 legislative session is due to convene. (AP Photo\/Steve Karnowski)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;House Republicans will show up on day one to get the work done for Minnesotans, whether Democrats decide to be there or not,&rdquo; Demuth added. &ldquo;Democrats can join us in showing up for work, or they can explain to Minnesotans why they&rsquo;re getting paid to no-show.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The DFL previously held a majority in the House until the November elections, when they lost three seats. Power-sharing negotiations were underway until December when a judge ruled in favor of the Republicans challenging a DFL representative&rsquo;s residency, giving the Republicans a majority.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has sided with the DFL, arguing that a quorum of 68 seats is needed to constitute a majority. Republicans described his move as a &ldquo;deeply flawed and dangerous course of action.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> reached out to Hortman for comment.<\/p>\n<p>At a Monday news conference, Minnesota Republican Party Chairman Alex Plechash and lawyer Ryan Wilson announced that the party was collecting signatures for a petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court, demanding the Democrats show up to the beginning of the legislative session.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are committed to holding every legislator responsible,&rdquo; Plechash said. &ldquo;If you don&rsquo;t show up for the job, you shouldn&rsquo;t keep it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>However, the process to review and put the petition into effect takes several months.<\/p>\n<p>The state Senate is also split, with each party having 33 seats after the death of DFL state Sen. Kari Dziedzic to cancer in December. The Senate DFL has agreed to a power-sharing agreement with Republicans until the special election to fill her seat on Jan. 28.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The temporary 33-33 tie in the Senate posed unique challenges for the body and required a unique solution,&rdquo; DFL Senate Leader Erin Murphy said, according to the <em>Star Tribune<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Under these terms, we can begin the work of 2025, avoid gridlock, and uphold the best of this institution,&rdquo; she added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1932157\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1932157\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minnesota Republicans protest private swearing-in of Democrats<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2389928,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lisa-Demuth.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[6812,3685,48460,3970,13087],"class_list":["post-2389927","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-boycott","tag-democrats","tag-mn-gop","tag-protests","tag-swearing-in"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lisa-Demuth.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2389927","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2389927"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2389927\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2389931,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2389927\/revisions\/2389931"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2389928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2389927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2389927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2389927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}