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Johnson presses Dayton on MNsure
Republican gubernatorial candidate says Dayton should have allowed small businesses to keep health care plans that didn't conform to Affordable Care Act standards.
Good morning! In Minnesota An interview with Republican Jeff Johnson on the policies he would enact if elected governor. (MinnPost) Republican Senate candidate Mike McFadden on Wednesday pounced on news that PreferedOne will no longer sell insurance on MNsure, calling it the latest example of the Affordable Care Act’s failure and a reason to toss…
The NRCC is right that Peterson's transportation costs are unusually high. But Peterson argues he has an unusually large district.
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Johnson rips Dayton over MNsure
Republican Jeff Johnson says DFL Governor Mark Dayton’s recent handling of the health insurance exchange MNsure and the state’s sex offender program are examples of why he should be removed from office.
This time for a big Democratic fundraiser shortly before the election.
Franken and McFadden agree to three debates
DFL Sen. Al Franken's campaign says Franken will meet Republican Mike McFadden on the debate stage just three times between now and the November election.
DFL ad targets Johnson’s education record
The DFL launches a $1 million ad buy with a spot that targets Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson for voting to cut education spending.
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