I don't know why anyone ever thought Lindell would be a good candidate. MN is a structurally Democratic state. To win it, Republicans have to max out Greater Minnesota, minimize losses in the suburbs, and pray for low turnout in the Twin Cities. That's an extremely difficult task, and a hardcore Trumpist like Lindell was never a candidate who could do that. Why would you run a candidate emulating someone who lost the state by 7 points?
Yeah. I think this state will continue to be very frustrating for the GOP. I'd say they'll finally win a statewide race in 2026 and possibly win the state for the presidential election in either 2028 or 2032.
