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Minnesota lawmakers attend presidential address in celebration and protest


Published on 2025-03-04 22:41:05 - MSN
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The article from MSN discusses the varied reactions of Minnesota lawmakers to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. While some Democratic lawmakers like Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Tina Smith attended in celebration, expressing support for Biden's policies and achievements, others like Rep. Betty McCollum and Rep. Dean Phillips were notably absent, with Phillips citing a scheduling conflict. On the other hand, Republican lawmakers such as Rep. Tom Emmer and Rep. Michelle Fischbach attended to protest against what they perceive as Biden's failures, particularly in areas like border security and economic policy. The address itself was described as a moment for Biden to outline his vision for the future, focusing on themes of unity and progress, but it also highlighted the deep political divisions as evidenced by the contrasting reactions from Minnesota's congressional delegation.

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