Ad campaign thrusts health care into governor's race

A Democratic-leaning group has launched an ad campaign against Republican candidate for governor Jeff Johnson, accusing him of pushing policies that would take health care away from people who need it.

In a statement, Johnson called the ads "blatant lies intended to cover up the fact that the DFL candidate for governor wants to eliminate private health insurance and force all Minnesotans onto one government program." It's in reference to U.S. Rep. Tim Walz's stated aim to provide a government health plan to all Minnesotans, like seniors currently use under Medicare.

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