In Minnesota, the Mayo Clinic Sometimes Called the Shots With Gov. Tim Walz

For all the talk about big-city Democrats and rural Republicans, it’s the voters in overlooked places like Sandusky, Ohio, and Racine, Wisconsin, who could decide everything from key congressional races to the presidency.

In Minnesota, the Mayo Clinic Sometimes Called the Shots With Gov. Tim Walz

Reporting Highlights

  • A Close Relationship: Since the beginning of his political career, Gov. Tim Walz has maintained close ties to the world-famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
  • Mayo’s Influence: The hospital had considerable sway with the Obama administration as it crafted the 2010 Affordable Care Act, and it lobbied against a public option.
  • Limits of Power: Mayo convinced Walz to help kill bills by threatening to withhold billions in investments. When Walz pushed back on Mayo’s plans for consolidation, he had little success.

These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

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