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GOP Candidate Criticized for Gas Price Advice

Updated 2026-08-12 21:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Michele Tafoya, a Republican candidate in Minnesota’s Senate race, faced criticism after advising voters to reduce their Starbucks consumption as a way to deal with rising gas prices. Her opponent criticized her suggestion as unhelpful and unpatriotic.

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Rolling Stone
Michele Tafoya said Americans need to be more "patriotic" in a resurfaced interview. Her Minnesota Senate opponent disagrees
2026-08-12 21:33 UTC
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