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GOP targets Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan as progressive foil

Republicans are targeting Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan as a progressive foil in upcoming midterm elections, aiming to shift the focus from President Trump's approval ratings to a broader choice between the GOP and a perceived leftward-moving Democratic Party. GOP operatives are collecting video of Flanagan and other liberals to use in attack ads, highlighting her support for dismantling ICE, transgender rights, and ties to Bernie Sanders. While Republicans face a challenging political landscape in Minnesota, they hope to force Democrats to expend resources defending the seat, even if they cannot ultimately win it. AI

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GOP targets Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan as progressive foil

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Isenstadt ·

    GOP finds its next progressive target in Minnesota

    <p>Republicans have a new name on their growing list of progressive midterm targets: Minnesota Lt. Gov. <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/08/12/peggy-flanagan-democratic-primary-minnesota-senate-results" target="_blank">Peggy Flanagan</a>, fresh off a landslid…