DFL, GOP political analysts weigh in on what gas prices, Jan. 6 hearings mean for MN politics
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While politics may not be on the top of many people’s minds as summer vacation season sets in, political watchers are tuned into campaign finance reports, polling data and the mood of voters.
This week saw the release of reports showing Gov. Tim Walz has a big campaign cash advantage over his Republican rival Scott Jensen. But there was also news of an 8.5 percent jump in inflation in May as gas prices hovered near $5 per gallon.
There are conflicting signs in the political tea leaves, and Republicans and Democrats are reading them differently.
This week on Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy talks with two veteran political analysts —Democrat Abou Amara and Republican Brian McDaniel — for their takes on the news and what it all means for the August primary and the November election.
Guests:
Abou Amara, DFL political analyst
Brian McDaniel, Republican political analyst
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