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From the NFL sidelines to a US Senate race: Michele Tafoya’s new play - AP News — Amy Klobuchar | ChamberLight
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Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya has launched a Republican bid for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota, seeking to succeed retiring Senator Tina Smith while facing both internal party skepticism and a crowded field.
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best 411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Former President and political figure
Former President and political figure
Mentioned as a target of political ire
Democratic Senate candidate
Past presidential candidate supported by Tafoya
ALSO MENTIONED Tim Walz, Governor criticized in campaign video
Mentioned as a target of political ire
MF Democratic Senate candidate
SHOW 2 MORE SHOW FEWER Past presidential candidate supported by Tafoya
ALSO MENTIONED Tim Walz, Governor criticized in campaign video
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