Sanders says Minnesota Senate race between progressive and moderate will be 'tight'

Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders has weighed in on the upcoming Senate primary in Minnesota, expressing his confidence that the contest between progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and moderate Rep. Angie Craig will be a closely fought battle. Sanders, a long-time champion of progressive causes, has endorsed Flanagan in the election, citing his hopes for her victory. The primary pits two Democratic candidates with differing ideologies against each other, with Flanagan representing the party's left flank and Craig embodying a more centrist approach. As the primary season heats up, Sanders' endorsement could prove a significant factor in the outcome, with implications for the future of the Democratic Party in Minnesota and beyond.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday said he believes the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D), a progressive, and Rep. Angie Craig (D), a moderate, will be “tight.” “I think it's going to be a tight race. I hope very much that Peggy wins. I think what we're seeing in...