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Amid their own apologies, GOP leaders ask for one from Franken
The chair of the Minnesota Republican Party and two members of the Minnesota House are calling on DFL Sen. Al Franken to apologize for past writings and actions that Republican leaders say are offensive to women. They also want DFL Party Chair Ken Martin to denounce Franken. The news conference comes less than 24 hours…
Johnson continues to back MacDonald
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson says he’s standing by the party’s endorsed candidate for the Minnesota Supreme Court even as other party leaders distance themselves.