Minneapolis, MN — Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman David Hann issued the following statement about First Lady Jill Biden’s campaign stop in Duluth today:

“Amid a historic tight presidential race in Minnesota, First Lady Jill Biden’s campaign stop overlooks the pressing issues our seniors are grappling with under the Biden Administration’s policies.

The Biden Administration claims their policies have helped Americans, especially seniors. But, the persistent high inflation rates, the Democrat war on policing, and here in Minnesota, the DFL reneging on its promise to eliminate taxes on Social Security, their claims ring hollow. If seniors have to choose between believing Democratic rhetoric and the reality they face every day, reality will tell them we need real solutions, not just talking points.

Five polls in a row from media outlets have shown President Biden and President Trump in a close race in Minnesota. This week, a new Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 poll showed President Joe Biden with ‘a narrow lead’ over President Donald Trump in Minnesota, and Trump voters were much more enthusiastic than Biden voters.

It’s been over half a century since a Republican presidential candidate won Minnesota. But poll after poll shows Minnesotans recognize the need for a decisive and experienced leader like President Trump to navigate our country’s numerous challenges.”

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