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Ocelot II

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4. Al Franken will not become the Governor or even run for that position.

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Reply #3)

Sun Aug 4, 2024, 02:22 PM

Aug 2024

That will be Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan if Walz is Harris' running mate. The new Lieutenant Governor will then be the current president of the Senate, Bobby Champion, who is also DFL.

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So if Tim does become the VP nominee.......who'll be governor?? [View all] a kennedy Aug 2024 OP

Peggy Flanagan (White Earth) Gaytano70 Aug 2024 #1

This would be excellent. yorkster Aug 2024 #2

Indeed it would. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #5

Al Franken lives in Manhattan right now. Frasier Balzov Aug 2024 #3

Al Franken will not become the Governor or even run for that position. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #4

Which will make the senate 50-50? Will there be special elections to fill Champion's seat? question everything Aug 2024 #6

That's true; they would have to call a special election. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #7