Former NBA player Royce White has clinched the Republican nomination to challenge three-term Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the upcoming Minnesota Senate race. White, who played briefly with the Sacramento Kings in 2014, emerged victorious from a crowded primary field bolstered by high-profile endorsements from key figures in former President Trump's circle, he reported. Fox News.
Backing White are notable conservatives like Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. The Minnesota GOP also threw its support behind him. Known for his unapologetic stance as a “MAGA extremist,” White's alignment with Trump's populist ideals has clearly resonated with Minnesota's conservative base.
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White's victory sends a clear message to the state's GOP establishment, as he triumphed over retired U.S. Navy SEAL Joe Fraser, who was backed by two former GOP senators and a former governor. This victory highlights the growing influence of MAGA-driven grassroots candidates over traditional party elections.
Financially, White faces an uphill battle ahead. He has raised just over $125,000 this cycle and enters the general election with about $53,000 in his campaign coffers. Instead, Klobuchar, a seasoned political veteran, has amassed $12 million in contributions, with $6.5 million still available.
While White's campaign may seem a bit far-fetched given Minnesota's recent leftward trend, his candidacy injects new energy into the state's conservative movement. Klobuchar, the first woman to represent Minnesota in the Senate, has a solid track record, winning re-election twice since her initial campaign in 2006. But with White's bold platform aligned with Trump, this race could turn out to be be a litmus test. for MAGA's enduring strength in the Midwest.
This piece was written by the LifeZette News Staff on August 14, 2024. It originally appeared on LifeZette and used with permission.
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