Kathryn Pearson

Professor of Political Science, University of Minnesota

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Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota

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The Minnesota governor has a strong progressive record and a proven ability to speak to everyday Americans. Can he help Harris beat Trump and Vance?

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The Minnesota governor has a strong progressive record and a proven ability to speak to everyday Americans. Can he help Harris beat Trump and Vance?

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House Speaker John Boehner has said that taking control of Congress was "the first big adult moment" in years for the Republican Party.

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