MINOT — I don't want to make too much of this new "Freedom League" that was launched Wednesday as a sort of political party within the North Dakota Republican Party.

Given the cast of characters involved, I'm not convinced it will accomplish much (in the 24 hours since announcing itself, the Freedom League's website hasn't reported a single donation), but the launch is a fascinating development in state politics.

The group's press release and inaugural event may be one of the most disingenuous political spectacles we'll see all year. “This isn’t about picking fights,” said Rob Muntz, one of the group's organizers, but that's clearly not true.

One of his co-founders, Minot Alderman Mike Blessum, was a ring leader for the faction that tried to expel the delegates from House Majority

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