Bernie Sanders predicts 'tight' Minnesota Senate primary between Flanagan and Craig
On Face the Nation, Sanders backed progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan over moderate Rep. Angie Craig, citing a steep fundraising gap.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders told CBS's Face the Nation that the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a progressive he has endorsed, and Rep. Angie Craig, a moderate, will be a 'tight race.' Sanders said Flanagan is being outspent 7-to-1 by Craig, framing the contest as part of a broader progressive-versus-moderate divide within the Democratic Party. Sanders had also previously endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, who won his own Democratic primary.
- Sanders endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Angie Craig.
- Sanders predicted the race would be 'tight' despite Flanagan being outspent roughly 7-to-1 by Craig.
- The contest is framed as a progressive-versus-moderate fight within the Minnesota Democratic Party.
- Sanders had previously endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, who went on to win his own Democratic primary.
How it unfolded
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Report The Hill reports on Sanders' prediction
The Hill's Tara Suter wrote up Sanders' comments, framing the primary as a progressive-versus-moderate fight within the Minnesota Democratic Party.
“I think it’s going to be a tight race. I hope very much that Peggy wins. I think what we’re seeing in Minnesota, Margaret,…”
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Report CBS News publishes clip of interview
CBS News Top posted video coverage of Sanders' remarks calling the race a 'tight race' due to the funding disparity between Flanagan and Craig.
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Report Story aggregated by memeorandum
memeorandum listed The Hill's report on Sanders' prediction, indicating wider pickup of the story.
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Event Sanders reaffirms endorsement of El-Sayed after primary win
The Hill notes Sanders had endorsed Abdul El-Sayed ahead of his victory in a Democratic primary, establishing Sanders' pattern of backing progressive candidates.
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Event Sanders appears on Face the Nation
Sanders discussed the Minnesota Senate Democratic primary with Margaret Brennan, endorsing Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan over Rep. Angie Craig and predicting a close contest.
“she's being outspent 7-1”
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What people are saying verbatim
“tight race”
Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator · CBS News (Face the Nation) ↗ · Aug 8
“she's being outspent 7-1”
Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator · CBS News (Face the Nation) ↗ · Aug 8
“I think it’s going to be a tight race. I hope very much that Peggy wins. I think what we’re seeing in Minnesota, Margaret,…”
Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator · The Hill ↗ · Aug 8