Political headwinds are blowing in Democrats’ favor nationally, with high gas prices and President Trump’s record-low approval rating creating a difficult midterm environment for Republicans.
But in Minnesota’s open Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D), Democrats are facing an unexpectedly competitive race. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) holds a slim lead over former sports reporter Michele Tafoya (R) that’s only narrowed, according to limited public polls ahead of Election Day.
Nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report recently shifted the race in the GOP’s favor — from “likely” to “lean” Democrat, citing Flanagan’s underperformance in polling compared to Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D), who is running for governor,
But in Minnesota’s open Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D), Democrats are facing an unexpectedly competitive race. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) holds a slim lead over former sports reporter Michele Tafoya (R) that’s only narrowed, according to limited public polls ahead of Election Day.
Nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report recently shifted the race in the GOP’s favor — from “likely” to “lean” Democrat, citing Flanagan’s underperformance in polling compared to Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D), who is running for governor,
