This chapter chronicles the political journey of a prominent Minnesota governor, from their early days as a geography teacher to their influential role in state governance. It examines key moments that shaped their beliefs, particularly regarding gun control, while navigating complexities during crises like COVID-19. The chapter also evaluates their political strategies and prospects for a vice-presidential candidature amidst both support and criticism.
The governor of Minnesota is Kamala Harris’s running mate. Minnesota Public Radio’s Dana Ferguson and Vox’s Andrew Prokop explain the Democratic ticket.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Amina Al-Sadi, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram and Noel King.
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