Minnesota Senate Race Rivalry

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Minnesota Senate race turning into proxy battle between moderates and progressives

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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D-MN) announced on Thursday that she intends to run for Senate .

A range of state and federal lawmakers are expressing interest in joining the race.

Flanagan 's ties to the left could face increased scrutiny in the primary.

A poll shows Flanagan leading Craig 52-22% in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup with 27% of primary voters undecided.

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has indicated it will not take sides in the race, even as its new leader, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand , has reportedly voiced interest in contested primaries.

Republicans have indicated they are taking the primary seriously, with several potential challengers looking at the seat.

Several party activists are urging Craig to enter the primary, including former Rep. Dean Phillips .

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