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GOP Leader Thune Campaigns with Tafoya as Flanagan Highlights Rising Costs From War
Thune and Tafoya argued voters want lower fuel costs and fresh leadership as polls show the economy and inflation remain top issues.
On Monday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune campaigned with Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya in Le Sueur, framing the Minnesota contest as a vital opportunity for the GOP to flip a Senate seat.
Recent polling shows the race between Tafoya and Democratic nominee Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in a dead heat at 42% to 42%, prompting national Republicans to view the state as a potential pickup opportunity.
During a separate event in Brooklyn Park on Monday, Flanagan addressed economic strains on farmers, citing gas prices at $4.39 and diesel at $6.39 while attacking Tafoya's stance on the ongoing war in Iran.
While Thune criticized the administration for alleged fraud, Flanagan argued Tafoya's delayed stance on the war—which Tafoya said needed to end "quickly and strategically"—demonstrates a lack of independent judgment.
As the Nov. 3 election approaches, both candidates are intensifying their focus on agricultural policy and economic inflation, as voters weigh the impact of national issues on local costs like fertilizer and fuel.