Takeaways from the latest debate between Democratic Senate hopefuls Angie Craig, Peggy Flanagan

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 545

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan traded critiques of one another Monday during their second debate as the duo face off in a competitive and sometimes acidic Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

Minnesota Public Radio politics editor Brian Bakst asked Craig and Flanagan about President Trump’s war in Iran, artificial intelligence regulations, immigration, healthcare and fraud in Minnesota’s safety net programs.

Craig and Flanagan agree on most issues, from providing undocumented immigrants …

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