Mike Lindell Has a Real Shot at Becoming Minnesota’s Republican Candidate for Governor

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U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) faces little opposition and will become Republicans’ nominee for governor in his home state tonight. Tonight, Lindell has a real shot at becoming Republicans’ Minnesota gubernatorial candidate. Minnesota state House Speaker Lisa DeMuth has the money behind her, but the state GOP endorsed another candidate, businessman Kendall Qualls. Lindell has faced a series of bizarre and sometimes dumb scandals given that he is, after all, Mike Lindell. Former state governor, congressman, and hiker Mark Sanford is also running.