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‘Fighting for his damn life’ and other campaign trail moments from Farmfest
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer's absence from a Farmfest forum led to a heated exchange with his Democratic opponent Doug Chapin, who criticized Emmer for not being present. Rep. Pete Stauber defended Emmer, claiming he was 'fighting for his damn life,' later clarified as hyperbole following Emmer's non-life-threatening foot surgeries. The event also highlighted candidates vying for Angie Craig's 2nd Congressional District seat, with several Democratic hopefuls and a Republican candidate emphasizing policies related to agriculture and infrastructure.
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