Minnesota candidates try to avoid the cloud of outside, outs...
Outsized figures, especially those mired in controversy or unpopular, can have an outsized role late in a campaign. In Minnesota, several key figures in the election are overshadowing the election. Republicans are trying to distance themselves from President Donald Trump, Democrats are distancing themselves from Gov. Tim Walz, and middle-class Democrats are reacting to further left candidates bringing in divisive figures like internet streamer Hasan Piker. The prospect of a presidential visit to Minnesota has some Republicans trying to avoid his low ratings. Meanwhile, Republican governor nominee Lisa Demuth and Senate candidate Michele Tafoya have both mentioned mentions of Trump in their campaign materials. Despite this, Tafoy has not commented on whether a presidential endorsement would help her in her race.
Опубликовано : 15 часов назад от Peter Cox, MPR News в Politics
Outsized figures, especially those mired in controversy or unpopular, can have an outsized role late in a campaign.
In Minnesota, several races are being colored by people not on the ballot. Republic... [2832 symbols]
