Tafoya claims Minnesotans feel embarrassed by progressive wins as race tightens

Former sportscaster Michele Tafoya told Fox News that many Minnesotans say it’s “embarrassing” to be from Minnesota amid progressive wins, as early polling shows Democrats leading the Senate race in the state (49-41 on the generic ballot). Tafoya’s remarks come as Peggy Flanagan, the progressive Democratic nominee backed by leaders like Tina Smith, Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar, touts universal healthcare and cuts to U.S. military aid to Israel. The Hill piece frames Tafoya’s comments within Minnesota’s evolving political landscape and notes the potential for a Republican Senate seat in Minnesota after two decades.