In the south west corner of Congressional District 3, independents, moderates, progressive Republicans and Democrats are represented by Eric Paulsen in the U.S. House and by Jennifer Loon, Kirk Stensrud and David Hann in St. Paul. Word has it that each hangs out with global warming deniers and those who don’t appreciate their neighbors who work honestly and hard for us as employees of our state, county and local governments.

The fight for common sense and common ground is tough in the ‘burbs and sometimes the use of humor can shake things up for the public good, can prompt an epiphany of sorts. To note, The Junk Yard Democrats say it all in their premier music video. The segment is part of the April edition of Democratic Visions, the public issues cable TV program produced by volunteers through DFL Senate District 42 (Minnetonka and Eden Prairie).

This effort was directed by Timid Video Theater’s Jeff Strate (me) who in the past took blame for “Attack of the Burger Pods,” “Bowling for Tenure,” the “Descent of Man,” and “Godzilla Attacks Eden Prairie.” (Eden Prairie wins of course).

The video premiered on Saturday April 9th during DFL Senate District 42’s convention at Eden Prairie High School. It was the first time local Democrats laughed out loud (or even smiled) since before the November election.

Here’s the link to the YouTube showcase of The Junk Yard Democrats:

Democratic Visions is seen in Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Hopkins, Richfield and Edina on Comcast Channel 15 Sundays at 9 pm and Wednesdays at 5:30 pm.