Endorsements
Screenings for endorsement typically occur after the precinct caucuses. Michael was endorsed by the following organization in his 2008 re-election campaign.
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DFL
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Sierra Club
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Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Association
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International Union of Operating Engineers
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Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis
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SEIU - Service Employees International Union
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NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota Election Fund
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Team MAPE - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
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Planned Parenthood of Minnesota Political Action Fund
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Teamsters
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Education Minnesota
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Police Officers Alliance of Minnesota
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Minnesota Nurses Association
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IBEW - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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Clean Water Action
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Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
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AFSCME
Awards
Michael has received the following awards:
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SmokeFree Minnesota Legislator of the Year Award
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Homeless Coalition Achievement Award
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Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault, AWARE Award
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Minnesota Legal Service Coalition, Pro Bono Publico Award
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NAACP Service Award for Dedicated Service in Support of Civil Rights
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OutFront Minnesota Acheivement Award
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Children's Defense Fund, Legislative Children's Champion Award
Michael has been pre-endorsed by MAPE for the 2011 campaign.