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Tafoya claims Minnesotans feel embarrassed by progressive wins as race tightens
politics12 days ago

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.

via The Hill|
#bernie-sanders#ilhan-omar#michele-tafoya
Tafoya clinches Minnesota GOP Senate primary as celebrity candidates trend continues
politics12 days ago

Tafoya clinches Minnesota GOP Senate primary as celebrity candidates trend continues

Michele Tafoya, a longtime TV sportscaster, won Minnesota’s Republican Senate primary with about 52% in a crowded field, setting up a potential November contest against DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan; the piece also notes Lisa DeMuth’s easy governor-primary victory over Mike Lindell, illustrating Minnesota’s ongoing trend of celebrity figures entering politics and the advantages of its open-primary system.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#lisa-demuth-lindell-race#michele-tafoya#minnesota-senate-race
Tafoya Captures Minnesota GOP Senate Nomination
politics13 days ago

Tafoya Captures Minnesota GOP Senate Nomination

Former NBC sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya won Minnesota’s GOP primary for the U.S. Senate, defeating the endorsed Adam Schwarze and Royce White; with about 75% of precincts reporting, she led with 54% of the vote to Schwarze’s 23% and White’s 11%, advancing to the November ballot. Tafoya, who launched her campaign in January, framed the race as a rejection of Minnesota’s one‑party rule and campaigned on immigration enforcement and government accountability.

via Pioneer Press|
#2026-elections#gop-primary#michele-tafoya
Tafoya clinches Minnesota GOP Senate primary, eyes November bid
politics14 days ago

Tafoya clinches Minnesota GOP Senate primary, eyes November bid

Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya won Minnesota’s GOP Senate primary with about 51% of the vote as roughly a fifth of ballots were counted, defeating Adam Schwarze and Royce White. Endorsed by the NRSC but not by President Trump, she pitched herself as a political outsider who can flip Tina Smith’s seat in November. Her platform includes cracking down on fraud, mandatory minimums for fraudsters, deporting illegal migrants who steal taxpayer money, opposing ICE abolition, and backing the SAVE Act, with Minnesota viewed as a competitive race for the 2026 midterms; she is set to face a Democratic challenger (likely Peggy Flanagan or Angie Craig) in November.

via New York Post|
#gop-primary#michele-tafoya#midterms-2026
Tafoya Tops Minnesota GOP Senate Primary as Flanagan Edges Craig in Democratic Race
politics14 days ago

Tafoya Tops Minnesota GOP Senate Primary as Flanagan Edges Craig in Democratic Race

NBC News’ live results show Michele Tafoya leading the Minnesota Republican Senate primary (about 53% with ~370,000 votes remaining) over Adam Schwarze, Royce White, and others, while Democrat Peggy Flanagan holds a slim edge over Angie Craig for the Democratic nomination (approximately 52% to 45% with ~675,000 votes remaining) in races opened by Tina Smith’s retirement. County-by-county results are still rolling in as the count continues.

via NBC News|
#michele-tafoya#minnesota#peggy-flanagan
Tafoya condemns WNBA activism, praises Cunningham as a women’s-sports champion
sports21 days ago

Tafoya condemns WNBA activism, praises Cunningham as a women’s-sports champion

Former WNBA broadcaster Michele Tafoya argues the league has shifted toward activism at the expense of basketball, criticizing WNBA activism while praising Sophie Cunningham for defending women’s sports; she cited protests outside a Minnesota Lynx game and Cheryl Reeve’s "Trans Kids Belong" shirt as examples of the charged atmosphere, and said preserving women’s sports is about fairness and merit, not letting ideology involve kids in the debate.

via Fox News|
#cheryl-reeve#michele-tafoya#sophie-cunningham
Michele Tafoya Sets Sights on Minnesota Senate
politics7 months ago

Michele Tafoya Sets Sights on Minnesota Senate

Former NBC sideline reporter Michele Tafoya has filed to form a Minnesota Senate campaign committee as a Republican recruit, with an official announcement anticipated; her bid would add a high-profile outsider to a race shaped by Minnesota’s potential retirement of Democrat Tina Smith and ongoing GOP primary dynamics, including NRSC outreach and the state party’s endorsement process.

via NBC News|
#2026-elections#michele-tafoya#minnesota
Michael Strahan's National Anthem Controversy Sparks Debate
sports1 year ago

Michael Strahan's National Anthem Controversy Sparks Debate

Michael Strahan faced criticism for not placing his hand over his heart during the national anthem at a Fox NFL pregame show, sparking online controversy. Strahan clarified on Instagram that he was not protesting but was simply "caught up in the moment," emphasizing his strong support for the military, given his family's military background. Michele Tafoya, a former sports broadcaster, expressed her belief in Strahan's sincerity, describing his explanation as "honest and heartfelt."

via New York Post |
#controversy#michael-strahan#michele-tafoya
Aaron Rodgers and Pat McAfee's Controversial ESPN Takeover Sparks Backlash
sports2 years ago

Aaron Rodgers and Pat McAfee's Controversial ESPN Takeover Sparks Backlash

Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya defended Aaron Rodgers against Jimmy Kimmel's criticism, calling out Kimmel's "predictable" and "damaging" rant as emblematic of the cultural disconnect in America. Tafoya criticized Kimmel's tendency to tie everything back to Trump and accused him of elitism, while also highlighting ESPN's apology for Rodgers' controversial comments and former Colts punter Pat McAfee's response to the situation.

via Fox News|
#aaron-rodgers#culture-issue#feud