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In pint local news as well.. Melon Jan 2026 #1
I didn't realize MN didn't have term limits fujiyamasan Jan 2026 #2
Local CBS Minneapolis did some good reporting AZProgressive Jan 2026 #5
Here's a very detailed story from The Intercept on the background of that guy Shirley. Not a pretty picture. TheRickles Jan 2026 #32
Al Franken redux. Dem leader leaving office due to RW bullshit. JHB Jan 2026 #3
I hate this shit Tim's a good guy Tree Lady Jan 2026 #6
Yep Emile Jan 2026 #21
Yup. Bulwark loves the move Johonny Jan 2026 #47
Once again RW propaganda outfits (aka MSM and social media) claim a pelt. RockRaven Jan 2026 #4
When you say MSM I am assuming that you mean MSNBC/MS NOW sheshe2 Jan 2026 #17
MSM is Main Stream Media nt jxla Jan 2026 #18
Thanks. sheshe2 Jan 2026 #49
They're still corporate news. BlueTsunami2018 Jan 2026 #40
If our Dem leaders are running away from politics over RW bullshit like this, we are probably in big trouble as a party AZJonnie Jan 2026 #7
Maybe Gov Walz is taking one for the Team? Cha Jan 2026 #10
That's totally fine for any reason other than this one at hand AZJonnie Jan 2026 #11
I Agree... about the Not letting the Cha Jan 2026 #12
I think that's exactly what's happening. I'm sorry to hear it, but Ocelot II Jan 2026 #29
Lots of speculation that Klobuchar is preparing to jump in the governor's race. tritsofme Jan 2026 #30
Her Senate term isn't up until 2031; she was just re-elected last year. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #33
Klobachar wins governor, Walz appoints himself to Senate 😁 Pizza slice Jan 2026 #41
Or, Klobuchar resigns from the Senate, Walz appoints Flanagan in her place, Ocelot II Jan 2026 #42
I would be very surprised if Walz appointed Flanagan to anything but it would certainly help his legacy WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2026 #44
There have been media reports of a rift between them since the election. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #46
Mahalo for your Minnesota View, Ocelot.. Cha Jan 2026 #54
If he was, he should have dropped out months ago. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2026 #39
No. Cha Jan 2026 #55
Yep. The fraud cases made him vulnerable even before it blew up nationally and there was concern about him being a drag WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2026 #58
No.. I've heard from People in Minnesota whom Cha Jan 2026 #61
That's fine; right now you're reading the words of someone else in Minnesota. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2026 #62
He is a smart and good guy Cosmocat Jan 2026 #22
Yes, unfortunately the local commentary, LTTEs, etc. haven't been favorable. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #31
Tha is absolutely terrible. choie Jan 2026 #8
Fortunately, what he DOESN'T want ...... AZ8theist Jan 2026 #16
Once again choie Jan 2026 #9
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You are posting on the wrong forum. This isn't Truth Social, Thank G*d. marble falls Jan 2026 #24
Buh-bye. nt Tommy Carcetti Jan 2026 #26
See ya Kali Jan 2026 #27
Attacks on your special needs child would be unbearable to any normal person. rubbersole Jan 2026 #13
Walz did his 2 terms. Too much negative press to win in November. Wanderlust988 Jan 2026 #14
Oh no! It seems like the bad guys win and the good guys lose these days. MIButterfly Jan 2026 #15
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He faced an uphill battle long before the fraud reports blew up nationally and there were many in the party who felt he WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2026 #19
I despise this, but when you put it that way it's a service to his constituents at great cost to himself. As I said Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #36
Exactly right. It wasn't just the GOP shit-stirrers; there has been a lot of criticism locally, Ocelot II Jan 2026 #37
He literally couldn't speak at his last engagement he was heckled so bad about fraud. Melon Jan 2026 #60
Looks like the right-wing, lying shit stirrers win. Emile Jan 2026 #20
Hopefully to devote himself full time to his presidential election campaign marshall Jan 2026 #25
Republicons fight to win for their voters. nt RandiFan1290 Jan 2026 #28
"It's none of your damn business!" is too much truth for Americans to face. bucolic_frolic Jan 2026 #34
Fuuuuuuck. Bring him back on the federal level. Or put him in charge of the DNC! Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #35
Local news is reporting it now, and that Klobuchar could run instead. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #43
This will result with two freshmen senators from Minnesota. I don't think that this will serve well question everything Jan 2026 #50
Flanagan gets Klobuchar's seat and Angie Craig runs for Tina Smith's seat in November. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #53
Yup, my bet, too obamanut2012 Jan 2026 #56
What about seniority? I am not familiar with this but question everything Jan 2026 #59
I said this same thing to my wife last night obamanut2012 Jan 2026 #51
Sigh. That absolutely sucks. I hope he still stays involved. Jbraybarten Jan 2026 #45
Is he dropping out over the unproven daycare thing? EnergizedLib Jan 2026 #48
He follows Al Franken step. You cannot be a full time governor or a senator if you have to question everything Jan 2026 #52
Is There Video Here Of The Racist Punks Driving By Gov. Walz's Home WiVoter Jan 2026 #57
Once again a good person got screwed MustLoveBeagles Jan 2026 #63
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