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Fmr. MN Governor on GOP Midterm Races & Party Direction

Fmr. MN Governor on GOP Midterm Races & Party Direction. Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty analyzes recent GOP primary results, including the defeat of Trump-endorsed Mike Lindell in the Minnesota governor's race.

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Fmr. MN Governor on GOP Midterm Races & Party Direction. Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty analyzes recent GOP primary results, including the defeat of Trump-endorsed Mike Lindell in the Minnesota governor's race. Looking ahead to the general election, he emphasizes that voter concerns will shift from macroeconomic issues to household-level affordability, focusing on energy, healthcare, and groceries. Pawlenty highlights the importance of policies that increase supply, particularly in energy, to help lower costs and appeal to voters in the upcoming midterms. He speaks with Kailey Leinz on the late edition of Bloomberg's “Balance of Power.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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