Klobuchar Leads Demuth 52-36 in Post-Primary KSTP Poll
The North Star Daily episode discusses the first post-primary KSTP/SurveyUSA poll showing Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DFL) leading House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R) 52%-36% in the 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial race. Host Kyle and guest Michael Brodkorb, a former Minnesota Republican Party deputy chair, analyze the Damuth campaign's dismissal of the poll, Republican factionalism after a contentious primary, and the value of the Minnesota State Fair for campaigning. Brodkorb, who does not work for Minnesota campaigns, draws on 2022 analysis, fundraising metrics, and national ratings like Cook Political Report to argue the race is not close. The pair also debate media responsibility, divided government, and historical examples like Jesse Ventura's 1998 fair breakthrough. The discussion is conversational and long-form.
Source: North Star Daily