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Smith said there’s “a deep bench of talent” in the state and she wanted to make an announcement early on so that Democrats had time to launch their campaigns.

Tina Smith pledges neutrality while praising Flanagan

Endorsing Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan over Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in the state’s Senate Democratic primary is quickly turning into a progressive litmus test.

In recent months, Flanagan has received the backing of Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). On Thursday, Democratic Sens. Chris Murphy (Conn.), Chris Van Hollen (Md.), Jeff Merkley (Ore.) and Martin Heinrich (N.M.) also endorsed Flanagan.

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