Hortmann has been in a leadership role with the Democrats for a while. Many leftists were EXTREMELY pissed at the Democrats who voted with Republicans to pass repeal of free Healthcare for illegals. Let that sink in. Free Healthcare for illegals.
MN at the state Legislature is a near exactly 50/50 split. House is an exact tie, with Republicans holding the "speakership" position, and Democrats have a one seat advantage in the Senate, and one of those Senators should have been kicked for felony burglary charges but her trial was delayed until after session starting on Monday now.