Republican Senate candidate: Voters say ‘it’s embarrassing’ to be from Minnesota

Former sportscaster Michele Tafoya says voters told her they feel "embarrassed" to be from Minnesota as she challenges Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for the U.S. Senate.
Early polling gives Democrats a generic Senate advantage in Minnesota, and Flanagan — backed by progressives like Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar — is campaigning on universal healthcare and ending military aid to Israel.
The race features sharp flashpoints: Flanagan served during a massive state money‑laundering scandal, while Tafoya has faced criticism for remarks about gas prices and Starbucks, giving both sides fodder for attack.