Conventional wisdom in Minnesota's Second Congressional District: If you're a Democrat, pivot hard to the center to win the purplish southern 'burbs. That's the political strategizing that got us outgoing Rep. Angie Craig, a nominal Dem.
Former state Sen. Matt Little (DFL-Lakeville) took a different approach in his bid to succeed Craig, running a proudly progressive campaign that touted Medicare For All, attacked Big Tech, and unequivocally labeled Israel's war on Gaza as a genocide. It worked: Earlier this month Little crushed his opponent, state Sen. Eric Pratt (R-Shakopee), by 13 points.
How'd he do it? We asked the TikTok-savvy lawmaker as he took a break from congressional orientation in Washington, D.C. about his big win, how he'll fight for universal healthcare, the future of the left, and if he'd like to call out his ragingly racist delegation co-member, Tom Emmer. (He happily obliged with the latter.)
But first! Let's get into another round of What I Learned in Racket, featuring the following stories:
- Lions, Tigers, and Wolves, Goodbye! After Hard Farewells, What’s Next for the Como Zoo?
- Meet the Bookers: 6 Concert Pros Who Fill Twin Cities Venues With Talent
- Next Year a Twin Cities Brewery is Going Full ‘Simpsons’ Mode
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