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politics13 days ago

Bernie Sanders Deploys $23M War Chest to Bankroll Key Democratic Midterm Contests

Sen. Bernie Sanders is leveraging his nearly $23 million campaign reserve to fund critical Democratic races in Minnesota, Florida, and other battlegrounds. This financial injection follows a series of primary victories for progressive candidates and aims to secure Senate and House seats in November. The move signals a shift from primary campaigning to direct electoral support for endorsed incumbents and challengers.

via Politico|
#2026-midterms#bernie-sanders#democratic-strategy
Minnesota Senate Candidate Flanagan Faces Scrutiny Over Friend’s Autism Center Fraud Probe
politics22 days ago

Minnesota Senate Candidate Flanagan Faces Scrutiny Over Friend’s Autism Center Fraud Probe

Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan is facing renewed criticism after the Milestone Development Center, run by her longtime friend Nimco Ahmed, was terminated from the state Medicaid program amid fraud investigations. Ahmed appeared in a viral video with Flanagan defending the Somali community during a broader state fraud scandal. While the Minnesota Department of Human Services confirmed open investigations into Ahmed’s center and another provider, both have appealed their termination. Critics on social media are linking Flanagan’s political standing to the alleged misconduct of her associate, despite no direct evidence of her involvement.

via Fox News|
#medicaid#minnesota-fraud#nimco-ahmed
Tafoya claims Minnesotans feel embarrassed by progressive wins as race tightens
politics2 months 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
Flanagan’s Native-Senate push rekindles Warren ancestry controversy
politics2 months ago

Flanagan’s Native-Senate push rekindles Warren ancestry controversy

Minnesota Democrat Peggy Flanagan, an Ojibwe member of the White Earth Nation, uses a fundraising email to frame her U.S. Senate bid as a bid to elect the first Native American woman in the Senate, touting Elizabeth Warren as an endorser. The move brings back attention to Warren’s past Native-identity claims, which she has since walked back, triggering conservative criticism and social-media commentaries. Neither Flanagan’s campaign nor Warren’s office immediately commented on the claims.

via Fox News|
#elizabeth-warren#minnesota-senate#native-american-representation
Progressive Flanagan vows to dismantle ICE after Minnesota Senate primary win
politics2 months ago

Progressive Flanagan vows to dismantle ICE after Minnesota Senate primary win

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate against Rep. Angie Craig, earning support from Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar. Flanagan pitched sweeping immigration reform and a dismantling of ICE, highlighting a progressive challenge to the party establishment as Craig, backed by Chuck Schumer, positions herself as the safer pick. Fundraising shows Craig at about $13 million to Flanagan’s roughly $7 million, underscoring the intra-party clash as Minnesota becomes a battleground state.

via Fox News|
#bernie-sanders#ice#immigration-reform
Tafoya Tops Minnesota GOP Senate Primary as Flanagan Edges Craig in Democratic Race
politics2 months 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