MEDINA, Minn. — The gubernatorial candidate who won the state Republican convention’s endorsement for governor, Kendall Qualls, shrugged off President Trump’s intrusion into the primary election. Said Qualls:
“This race won’t be won by national endorsements. It will be decided by Minnesota Republicans.”
This week Trump threw his weight behind election conspiracist Mike Lindell of MyPillow fame. Trump called Lindell “one of America’s greatest and most hard-working patriots” but offered no supporting rationale to vote for him for governor. Lindell has no experience in public office. In business he drove MyPillow into bankruptcy. There is some irony that Qualls, like Lindell, has been consistent in supporting Trump. In responding to Trump’s decision, Qualls struck tones of betrayal. He said that Minnesota Republicans have spoken through their state convention and that Trump should respect their choice.
Earier: Lindell: I earned, didn’t seek Trump support
Qualls. Retired health insurance executive.