Mass firings vow sparks clash with Klobuchar over Walz fraud legacy

Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth pledged to fire all state commissioners on her first day in office, citing widespread fraud. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar called this pledge “absurd” and highlighted her efforts to provide prosecutors with needed resources. The candidates also debated economic policies, taxes, public safety, and the direction of the state.

• Gubernatorial candidates Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar clashed over Minnesota’s fraud scandals in their second debate.
• Demuth promised to fire all state commissioners on day one and appoint new ones focused on accountability and transparency.
• Klobuchar criticized Demuth’s remarks as “absurd” and stated she had provided U.S. Attorney Andy Luger with more prosecutors.
• Klobuchar also criticized Governor Tim Walz for not catching the fraud earlier and sought to differentiate herself from him and Donald Trump.
• Beyond fraud, the candidates debated the economy, taxes, and public safety, with both ruling out tax increases.
• The race is historic as it will produce Minnesota’s first female governor.