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Minnesota's second district congressional race is getting some unexpected national attention after comedian Bill Maher 

 Republican Rep. John Kline, who's up for re-election in November.

Maher made the announcement on his HBO program earlier this month, saying his viewers picked Kline over many other Republicans in what he called the "Flip a District" contest. 


MPR News Reporter Brett Neely talked with Maher earlier this week. On The Daily Circuit, we play a clip from their interview. For the full story, listen to Neely's story Friday on Morning Edition.


Here's Maher's announcement (Note: The video includes some graphic language):

Real Time with Bill Maher: Flip John Kline (HBO)

MPR News Reporter Brett Neely talked with comedian Bill Maher about his plan to work on defeating Rep. John Kline in his reelection in November.

Bill Maher targets Kline's reelection campaign

HBO's Annual Emmy Awards Post Award Reception - Ar

Bill Maher: Targeting Kline for 'quietly just doing the job wrong'

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