Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state
Summary
Republicans in Minnesota see a recent fraud scandal involving the state government as a chance to gain political power in a state that has not elected a Republican statewide in 20 years. In the latest primary election, Michele Tafoya won the Republican nomination for Senate, and Lisa Demuth won the GOP primary for governor.Key Facts
- Minnesota has not elected a Republican to a statewide office in 20 years.
- A fraud scandal affecting Minnesota's state government has drawn Republican attention.
- Republicans see this scandal as an opportunity to regain influence in the state.
- Michele Tafoya, a former sportscaster, won the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat.
- Lisa Demuth won the Republican primary to become the party’s candidate for governor.
- Both Tafoya and Demuth defeated more extreme candidates in the GOP primaries.
- GOP strategists believe these candidates appeal more to Minnesota’s generally left-leaning voters.
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