Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan Face Off in Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary Debate
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan faced off in a final head-to-head debate on Monday to secure the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nomination for U.S. Senate. The candidates traded critiques on immigration, fraud in state programs, and artificial intelligence regulations. Craig criticized Flanagan for failing to take accountability for fraud issues that occurred during her time as second-in-command in state government. In response, Flanagan argued that Craig frequently votes with Republicans and highlighted her own support from progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Both candidates expressed a desire to overhaul Immigration and Customs Enforcement, following recent federal actions in Minnesota. They also agreed on a path to universal healthcare and a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, the race has been marked by some personal friction; State Sen. John Hoffman claimed that Craig sought his endorsement while he was in intensive care following an assassination attempt, a claim Craig's campaign denied as
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Angie Craig, Peggy Flanagan spar over fraud, immigration in U.S. Senate debate
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Takeaways from the latest debate between Democratic Senate hopefuls Angie Craig, Peggy Flanagan
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Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman says Angie Craig sought his endorsement while he was in ICU
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