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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — In ads, rallies and the signage on his campaign bus, the Republican running for Minnesota attorney general has a prevailing message for voters: He's not Keith Ellison.
As the Democratic congressman struggles to survive the cloud of a former girlfriend's assault allegation, GOP foe Doug Wardlow is amplifying that claim in hopes of breaking Democrats' half-century hold on the office.
Wardlow spent one term in the state House backing "right-to-work" legislation. He also represented a Christian group in lawsuits arguing against same-sex marriage and transgender access. Ellison say that makes Wardlow's claim of being apolitical laughable.
Wardlow argues he was just fighting for his clients' constitutional rights. He says his partisan past isn't guidance for how he'd approach the job.
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