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Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy has formally endorsed Michele Tafoya as the Republican candidate in the Minnesota<\/a> primary for a U.S. Senate seat.<\/p>\n

And this one makes sense.<\/p>\n

Dungy knows Tafoya well because both worked together for over a decade on the NBC Sunday Night Football telecast \u2014 Dungy as an analyst and Tafoya as the sideline reporter.<\/p>\n

It also makes sense because despite their stints in the media covering the NFL<\/a>, both are conservatives.<\/p>\n

ONCE A SUPER BOWL SIDELINE STAR, TAFOYA NOW AT THE CENTER OF GOP\u2019S BOLD PLAY FOR MINNESOTA SENATE SEAT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“I’ve known Michele Tafoya for over 30 years, and I can tell you this: Michele is the real deal,” Dungy said in an endorsement video shared by Tafoya on her X platform feed.<\/p>\n

“She’s grounded in faith<\/a>, guided by strong values, and committed to doing what’s right, even when it’s not popular. Michele and I worked together in broadcasting for over a decade, and what impressed me most about her is her character.<\/p>\n

“She loves this country, she cares deeply about families and kids, and she knows that leadership means accountability and service. Michele isn’t a career politician. She’s an independent thinker and a common sense conservative who’s ready<\/a> to stand up for Minnesota.”<\/p>\n

SUPER BOWL CHAMPION COACH TONY DUNGY REFLECTS ON CHARLIE KIRK MEMORIAL SERVICE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Dungy lives in Florida,<\/a> but he played quarterback at the University of Minnesota and after an NFL career as a defensive back, he served as the Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator from 1992 through the 1995 season. He used that job with the Vikings as a springboard to become the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1996.<\/p>\n

The point is he has ties to Minnesota, so his endorsement should resonate with some voters.<\/p>\n

“Our state needs principled leadership, and that’s why I support Michele Tafoya for the United States<\/a> Senate,” Dungy continued in his video. “I know she’ll represent the people of Minnesota well.”<\/p>\n

ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Tafoya is headed to Minnesota’s Aug. 11 Republican primary in what has become a crowded field.<\/p>\n

The challengers include former NBA player Royce White, former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze, retired Navy officer Tom Weiler and farmer\/computer scientist Mark York.<\/p>\n

The winner of the GOP primary will face off against one of two left-wing Democrats viewed as frontrunners \u2014 Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan<\/a> or Rep. Angie Craig.<\/p>\n

The general election<\/a> will be held Nov. 3.<\/p>\n

FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/outkick-sports\/hall-famer-tony-dungy-endorses-michele-tafoya-crowded-minnesota-republican-primary-us-senate <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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