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Kat Rohn

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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 2h
You are absolutely not. The layout of the site separates out weekend hours weirdly. Happy to help.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 2h
Available at all early voting locations in Ramsey Saturday the 24th and 31st (if you want to get spooky about your voting). www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/el...
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Vote in Person | Ramsey County, Minnesota
Absentee voting for the General Election begins Sept. 18. Early voting begins Oct. 16.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 3h
The President is again repeating lies about gender care in Minnesota at his rallies. Gross. Here are some facts: > Gender affirming care is health care. > MN proudly protects the right of families and individuals to access the health care they need. > Youth care *requires* consent by law.
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Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan.bsky.social · 4h
Michele Tafoya was a-okay with Operation Metro Surge. She blamed Renee Good for her own death. Now she wants to reinvent herself? Give me a break.
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Molly Coleman @mollycoleman.bsky.social · 5h
Solving for systemic failures at the municipal level—on an extremely short timeline—isn’t easy. But it’s incumbent upon city leaders to do everything possible, using the resources we have, to develop dignified, intentional, research-informed strategies to support our unhoused neighbors.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 5h
Rep. Omar's office has *stellar* constituent services folks to the degree it even made it into a news article. Every experience I've had working with the team has been great for clients/community I've brought through. www.huffpost.com/entry/palest...
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The Crucial Immigration Lifelines Inside Congress That Nobody Sees
An unheralded group has helped thousands of immigrants build lives in the U.S. — maybe none more than one unassuming staffer.
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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 5h
Thanks to the postal workers and investigators who identified and intercepted it, no one in our office was in immediate danger. We’re grateful to everyone involved for their quick response and we will continue working closely with law enforcement as the investigation continues.
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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 5h
Like has happened across the country, my Minnesota office was sent a letter containing a suspicious substance, and we were promptly notified by the Capitol Police and postal inspectors.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h
Michele Tafoya refuses to say if she'd appear on stage with Trump Q: Would you join Donald Trump on stage? MICHELE TAFOYA: *word salad* Q: Yes or no, would you appear on stage with the president? TAFOYA: *word salad*
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 6h
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said Friday that a suspicious package that included a threatening letter and unidentified white powder was intercepted before it could reach his office.
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Suspicious white powder sent to Minnesota Secretary of State’s office
The state Department of Administration intercepted the package before it reached Steve Simon’s office.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 6h
I don't think Flanagan had any big misses in the mix, but I am guessing we'll see some continued clipping and pushing on some of her responses around the Walz administration and accountability for crime/fraud.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 6h
I think the biggest fail for Tafoya was on the social security question, which is maybe not top of mind for most voters, but clearly caught her without a ready answer "I think what you heard was Michele Tafoya doesn't have a plan on social security, I do." Or all the dodges on Trump alignment Q's.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 6h
No matter how you feel about both of the candidates, watching a debate you *know* how Peggy Flanagan would operate in the Senate. I genuinely can't say the same for Tafoya, party politics aside. That's troubling - especially coming from a first time candidate for this significant of a seat.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 6h
Peggy Flanagan has done some of her own positioning throughout the campaign but is an unapologetic proponent of government as a force for good and a strong social safety net. With Tafoya...we get a lot more generalities and critiques rather than proactive proposals.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 6h
I have made no secret about where I sit on the US Senate race in MN; but I think it's noteworthy how much Michele Tafoya is banking on positioning herself as a bipartisan moderate to win over voters. It is a bet against the MAGA base of the party, and a stark contrast to 2024 nominee Royce White.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Ope. "Katie Zacharia lasted less than half of one Scaramucci." www.advocate.com/breaking-new...
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Trump fires new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia in first week on the job
Katie Zacharia lasted less than half of one Scaramucci.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
And we're done. Video here from MPR: www.mprnews.org/story/2026/1...
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In tight Senate race, debate will be key moment for Peggy Flanagan, Michele Tafoya
Democratic nominee Peggy Flanagan and Republican nominee Michele Tafoya appear at noon Friday in their only scheduled debate of a campaign.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Closing statements. Flanagan "I am so proud to be a Minnesotan" "I am running so people can afford the lives they want to live" "my opponent who was endorsed by Donald Trump" "she called January 6th insurrectionists 'really good people'" "Tafoya would be a vote for Trump, I would be a vote for MN."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Closing statements. Tafoya, "Peggy Flanagan is a career politician" in a "failed administration" "I think she deserves a pink slip" "she can spend her time tweeting about Donald Trump as a private citizen."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
On town halls, Flanagan "best part of my job;" Tafoya critiques Flanagan for not joining KSTP debate. Tafoya commits to "as many as people want." On committing to personal term limits, Tafoya "yes, 2 or 3," Flanagan "I am not."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Asked on whether Tafoya would join Trump on stage if he visits Minnesota, says her campaign is for everyone, pressed for a yes or no, she again defers to a non-answer. Asked on whether Flanagan would campaign with Walz "I have asked that this be my campaign."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Flanagan on data centers "Who benefits?" "I will always stand on the side of local community to make decisions" Terminator mention "we need an independent body that will regulate AI companies and independent inspectors."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Tafoya presses on Flanagan on where she has differences with Democrats and "far-left flank;" Flanagan talks about work as a MN Rep and work with Republicans also shares her support for biofuels and E15. Topic - AI: Tafoya "must have...local control" on data centers.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Topic - Abortion: Tafoya "I am a pro-choice Republican" "When Roe was overturned this was kicked back to the states" asked on "reasonable access" says "three months" [abortion window]. Flanagan: "You cannot call yourself completely aligned with Donald Trump on abortion and call yourself prochoice."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Tafoya on SCOTUS nominees "You talk to them individually" "Strict constructionist judges are healthy for America" "I will not vote for activist judges." Flanagan on SCOTUS: "I believe we should add additional seats" "staggered terms" "pushing for more stringent ethics and rules."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Topic - Supreme Court appointments: Flanagan "this is why this seat matters tremendously" cites letter Tafoya signed on abortion alignment and court alignment with the President "We need to make sure we are looking at Supreme Court reform" and that appointees "Uphold the Constitution"
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Flangan: supports "Medicare for all" along the way we need to "ban prior authorization" "Tafoya supports [OBBB]." Tafoya "She wants to give money and power to bureaucrats" "Medicare for All is a pipedream" "No" "Let's let Minnesotans handle their own healthcare."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Flangan "I think what you heard was Michele Tafoya doesn't have a plan on social security, I do." Topic - Healthcare: Tafoya "Families shouldn't have to decide between groceries and health care" "We are now subsidizing healthcare" "We have built a broken system" "Tackle big insurance, big pharma"
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Topic - Social Security: Flanagan "We need to remove the cap on $250K+" income "one of the most successful programs our country has ever seen" "protect from privatization." Tafoya "She gave a nice little answer there"doesn't offer a plan talks about "Willingness to work across the aisle"
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Flanagan "Gang violence is absolutely a problem" condemns President's statements, pivots "I have worked really hard to be sure law enforcement has the resources they need." Tafoya reiterates her police endorsements "they don't support her."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Flanagan cont. "Under the Trump administration $169MM has been cut from programs for crime victims" and violence prevention. Tafoya asked about the President's remarks on the Somali community "It is not appropriate" but says Flanagan won't name a "Somali gang problem" says we need to name it first.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Topic - Public Safety: Tafoya "Get rid of the worst of the worst" "What about Laken Riley?" names other victims "during Joe Biden's reign." Flanagan asked about "violence by people of Somali descent" "I was horrified" by reports of the football game shooting "Support a real strategy"
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Flanagan "What we saw in Minnesota" "the chaos and the terror" names Liam Conejeo Ramos "ICE has detained 6,200 children" Tafoya "Throwing bottles and rocks is a peaceful protest?!" "This was about violence and criminal conduct and she should know because she has participated."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Tafoya "We also had a massive failure in leadership from Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan" and then highlights her endorsements from Minneapolis Federation of Police and MPPOA, praises Tom Homan, "We need to have law and order."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Flanagan: names the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good "My opponent used metro surge footage just days after Renee Good was killed." Tafoya: "America should be a nation of immigration and a nation of law and order" "I did not like the way the ICE rollout was handled"
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Flanagan: "This is Ted Cruz's bill" which allows for "unconstitutional" deportations "without due process" presses the attack again on Tafoya's lack of response on the President's Fraud. Topic - ICE: Flanagan "ICE should absolutely be ripped apart" and replaced by a better system.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Fraud/endorsement fight cont. Flanagan pushes on Michele Tafoya's alignment with the President on the issues. Tafoya talks about deportation and mandatory minimums for fraud "my opponent here just says 'throw more money at this.'"
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Bakst pushes on Fraud accountability, Flanagan "The Governor has been clear, the buck stops here." Tafoya "I am going to Washington to be an equal opportunity pain in the ass to career politicians" "Peggy: Donald Trump is not on the ballot."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Taxes, cont. Flangan "Tafoya supports the Big Beautiful Bill and cuts to healthcare and SNAP." Tafoya "It is rich to hear my opponent talk about programs" dives into fraud. Flanagan on fraud response "Fraud is completely unacceptable" "I supported OIG and harsher penalties" "What about Washington?"
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Cont. Tariffs: Flanagan again attacks Tafoya on endorsement from Trump and former support for Iran. Topic - Taxes: Tafoya "I want to bring taxes down, my opponent...would raise taxes across the board." Flanagan supports no tax on tips/overtime, "interesting" that they are set to expire.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Cont. Tafoya "What we're asking for is an even playing field" "I wish the President had used a different touch" "I think you can use a tariff to bring someone to the table to negotiate." Flanagan "I have been endorsed by the Farmers Union" farmers shouldn't have to navigate "the whims of one man."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Sixth topic tariffs: Flanagan "we have lost entire markets potentially for generations" "we need people who will stand up to this President" "we need people who understand the cost of living." Tafoya again notes MN Farmers endorsement "when they have access to an even playing field they dominate."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 7h
Budget cont. Flanagan "so much of the debt is tax cuts" for the President and his "billionaire besties." Tafoya debt is "a spending problem" "it's going to take bipartisanship to get us out."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 8h
Fifth Topic, Defense Budget: Flanagan "I would not spend additional money to fund this war." Tafoya, "reach across the aisle" to address the budget and federal debt. Tafoya on reviewing Hegseth "we have an incomplete grade." Flanagan "F, frankly he should be impeached."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 8h
Fourth Topic Iran war: Tafoya "no President should have a blank check" to conduct wars, "this war needs to end" "needs to end strategically" calls Iran a "thug regime." Flanagan "Tafoya supported this war for 216 days." Tafoya butts in "I will vote to end the war."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 8h
Third topic: Gaza. Flanagan - condemns Oct. 7 attacks, calls response from Netanyahu's govt "deeply destructive" and does not support additional military aid. Tafoya "Israel is our friend" in the region "it is not a genocide" "an absolute misrepresentation."
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 8h
Second topic is the Trump endorsement (Flanagan raised in Ukraine topic) of Tafoya; she dodges and pivots to an attack on the Walz administration.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 8h
First question around the diesel purchases from Russia, Tafoya disagrees with the strategy, Flanagan doesn't want to work with dictators.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 8h
Will be liveskeeting this one, here we go.
A screenshot from a Senate debate on MPR between Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 10h
Did the thing! 🗳️ Early voting is underway here in Minnesota. And much as I *love* the ritual of Election Day voting, this feels like a year to not wait to get this done. Grateful to the wonderful election judges here who made it smooth and easy! 💙🩵
A smiling person pointing at an I voted sticker
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