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DFL rallies to show united front after bruising primary

After losing the primary, Craig endorsed Flanagan and urged Democrats to unite for the general election.

DFL rallies to show united front after bruising primary
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Minnesota DFL leaders rallied to present a united front after Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in the Senate primary. Craig endorsed Flanagan, while speakers also criticized Republicans and President Donald Trump.

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Angie Craig
D · MN-2

Representative who lost the Democratic Senate primary and backed Flanagan afterward

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Senate candidate who won the Democratic primary and addressed supporters at the unity rally

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Amy Klobuchar
D · MN · SEN

Senator who spoke at the DFL rally

Businessman who backed Lisa Demuth on primary election night

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President criticized by DFL speakers at the rally

Senate candidate who lost to Tafoya and said he would not back her

Timothy J. Walz
Former U.S. Representative (D-MN)

Minnesota governor whose campaign involvement and administration were discussed

Republican Senate candidate and opponent of Adam Schwarze

Tina Smith
D · MN · SEN

Senator whose seat was the subject of the Democratic primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Alex Plechash, Minnesota GOP chairman who criticized the DFL rally and its record; Lisa Demuth, Minnesota House speaker running for governor; Mike Lindell, Former MyPillow CEO pushing a recount; Richard Carlbom, DFL chair who cited primary turnout figures

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