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Tafoya claims Minnesotans feel embarrassed by progressive wins as race tightens
politics15 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.

Flanagan’s Native-Senate push rekindles Warren ancestry controversy
politics15 days 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.

Progressive Flanagan vows to dismantle ICE after Minnesota Senate primary win
politics16 days 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.

Tafoya Tops Minnesota GOP Senate Primary as Flanagan Edges Craig in Democratic Race
politics17 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.