Bad Faith Episode 508 - A DSA Mayor for Minneapolis? (w/ Omar Fateh)
Sep 11, 2025
Omar Fateh, a rising star and Minnesota State Senator, aims to shake up Minneapolis politics as a DSA-backed mayoral candidate. He discusses the controversy surrounding his initial endorsement and the subsequent challenges faced from the establishment. The conversation dives into navigating police reform in the city post-George Floyd, the complexities of pro-Palestinian sentiment in local politics, and the importance of grassroots engagement. Fateh also shares insights on accountability within the DSA and the dynamics of ranked choice voting.
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Caucus Power And An Overturned Endorsement
- Omar Fateh says Minneapolis uses a caucus-convention system where delegates decide endorsements rather than a primary.
- He argues the DFL committee overturned the public delegation result for political reasons, not factual ones.
Glitches Didn’t Change Delegate Will
- Fateh acknowledges tabulation glitches but says campaigns were updated and delegates declined a revote.
- He argues delay and walkout tactics targeted only the mayoral endorsement while other endorsements stood.
Lean On Grassroots After Setbacks
- Omar Fateh urges voters to reject backroom decisions and support grassroots organizing.
- He recommends volunteers keep door-knocking and phone-banking to sustain momentum after setbacks.