Craig and Flanagan flex political muscle as they vie for U.S. Senate

Craig and Flanagan flex political muscle as they vie for U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON – The State Fair is the unofficial start of campaign season, so Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are getting serious in their fight to be the one who runs under the DFL Party banner for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s seat. Both candidates — veteran officeholders with impressive credentials — are well positioned to succeed Smith as Republicans are considered the underdogs in this contest. But first, they must battle each other …