She was the most powerful Republican in state government, and she seemed poised to win the GOP nomination for governor. "I just don't think she's comfortable working in that way," Torkelson said. "I think she's fine letting the media tell the story [of her opponents] and she will tell her own story. When comparing herself to Lindell, Demuth said voters don't have to wonder if she's serious and capable of doing the job. "I don't think that was ever Lisa's base really," Torkelson said.