MN Senate candidate ripped for blaming Walz for fraud despite being his #2: ‘Knows she’s cooked’
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has faced criticism after saying Governor Tim Walz should take responsibility for a major fraud scandal that developed during their administration. In a television interview, Flanagan said Walz had acknowledged that more should have been done sooner, prompting opponents to question why she was distancing herself despite serving as his deputy.
The article frames the dispute in the context of Flanagan’s Senate campaign and describes political backlash over her comments. It reports that she made the remarks on MSNOW’s “Morning Joe” on Thursday, while being asked whether she herself bore responsibility for the alleged failures in oversight.
- Flanagan said Walz should answer for Minnesota’s fraud scandal.
- Critics questioned her attempt to distance herself from the administration.
- The exchange comes during her Senate campaign.