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Minnesota

Ocelot II

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7. She could appoint Craig to the open seat she vacated, though.

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #4)

Thu May 28, 2026, 12:06 PM

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MN already has one pending opening, that of Tina Smith, who is retiring. If Klobuchar becomes governor that's another one, and there's no reason why she couldn't appoint Craig (or anyone else) to that position.

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If Klobuchar is the next governor I hope that she nominates Craig to succeed her [View all] question everything Yesterday OP

Can you share more info on Craig? CTyankee Yesterday #1

She has been representing the second Congressional district, flipped it in 2018 question everything Yesterday #2

She doesn't appeal much to urban voters, at least not at the district convention I was at. Ocelot II Yesterday #8

Not many rural voters, either, fwiw WhiskeyGrinder 13 hrs ago #11

I suppose by today's standards the mood is far left dflprincess Yesterday #9

Middle of the road. Ocelot II Yesterday #3

Governors don't nominate their successors. Nt Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #4

Succeed her senate office that she will vacate if elected to governor question everything Yesterday #5

This message was self-deleted by its author question everything Yesterday #6

She could appoint Craig to the open seat she vacated, though. Ocelot II Yesterday #7

Sorry, I didn't get they her meant senate seat. Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #10