mccollumSome lefty activists are seeking to recruit a primary opponent for U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, mainly because they’re upset that she hasn’t signed on as a co-sponsor of legislation that would establish a universal, single-payer health-insurance system. Next week Twin Cities residents will get a chance to let Rep. McCollum know how they feel about her stance on health-care reform. She’ll be hosting a forum on the issue Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Highland Park Picnic Pavilion.

It’s part of a broader push by Democrats to build support for President Obama’s health-care initiative across the country. Rep. Keith Ellison will be hosting a similar event on Wednesday in Minneapolis.