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Republican Pete Stauber was unanimously endorsed for a House seat at Minnesota's 8th district's convention in April, and has even earned the endorsement of four mayors in the Democratic stronghold of the Iron Range.(Courtesy of Pete Stauber)

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Underscoring the political tightrope the Democratic leaders face, the far left in the House has said they would not support a separate $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill until Congress passes the $3.5 trillion package.

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