Mitch Berg is a Minnesota political commentator and radio host who writes Shot in the Dark, a blog he began in February 2002. He hosts the Headliner edition of the Northern Alliance Radio Network on AM 1280 The Patriot and has contributed to Hot Air. His writing covers Minnesota and national politics, alongside culture and personal interests. He also works in software design.
We have documented 1 statement by Mitch Berg, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.
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Role at the time: Hot Air columnist and radio host
Condemned
Statement summary
Berg mocks the publicity surrounding the sold-out appearance, noting the venue's 245 seats and the exclusion of media. He says Piker targeted mainstream Democrats and calls his language childish. His account derides the event; it does not express concern on the Democrats' behalf.
“Pardon the childish language, which was, naturally, Piker's”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Mitch Berg criticizes the Minneapolis Piker eventSigned column; assessment of the event and party divisions
Why we used this label
He criticizes Piker's language at the appearance as childish.
Ilhan Omar's campaign says an October 26 event with Hasan Piker and state Sen. Omar Fateh will mobilize young voters. Reps. Angie Craig and Betty McCollum and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticize hosting Piker, citing his past rhetoric.
