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Over the weekend in Rochester, Republicans gathered to select a candidate they hope will unseat Al Franken. They settled on businessman Mike McFadden.

 the McFadden selection suggests the GOP, having lost every statewide race since 2006, is willing to trade conservative credentials for electability.

"Franken and other Democratic leaders say they believe their message that the DFL is on the side of the middle class is an easy sell. It's closing the deal that they're worried about," 

 MPR News reporter Mark Zdechlik from the DFL convention in Duluth this weekend.

 has the won the endorsement of the Independence Party. You can view a full list of candidates 

Today's Question: Who are you inclined to support for U.S. Senate?

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Over the weekend in Rochester, Republicans gathered to select a candidate they hope will unseat Al Franken. They settled on businessman Mike McFadden. MPR News reporter Tom Scheck writes the McFadden selection suggests the GOP, having lost every statewide race since 2006, is willing to trade conservative credentials for electability. And even though McFadden may…

U.S. Senate: Who are you likely to support?

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