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Republicans Seek Winning Strategy Amid Minnesota's Political Shift
10/9/2025
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- Minnesota Republicans have not won a statewide race in nearly 20 years.
- Tim Pawlenty, former Minnesota governor, says Trump-style strategy fails here.
- Pawlenty says candidates must appeal to base and moderates.
- He notes Julia Coleman and Zach Duckworth have outperformed Trump in their districts.
- With Governor Tim Walz's approval fading, Republicans see opening but must offer a positive vision.
