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Flanagan vs. Craig: A Clash of Progressive Values

2/25/2026

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End Citizens United backs Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in her bid to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Flanagan emphasizes she will reject corporate PAC money and will represent Minnesotans, not special interests.
She frames the primary against Rep. Angie Craig as a battle between progressive values and centrism.
Craig, who has received corporate donations, argues Flanagan's stance is hypocritical, citing Flanagan's fundraising for Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association.

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Story summary

End Citizens United backs Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in her bid to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Flanagan emphasizes she will reject corporate PAC money and will represent Minnesotans, not special interests.
She frames the primary against Rep. Angie Craig as a battle between progressive values and centrism.
Craig, who has received corporate donations, argues Flanagan's stance is hypocritical, citing Flanagan's fundraising for Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association.