“Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman (D) said that Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) sought his endorsement for her U.S. Senate campaign while he was in intensive care following the June 2025 attempt on his life,” NBC News reports.“Hoffman’s remarks came at a campaign event for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is also seeking the Democratic Senate nomination.”Said Hoffman: “When Craig said she wanted my endorsement, she was doing that during moments when our family’s story had high visibility, and that’s all you need to know that the difference is between the opponent that Peggy has and Peggy Flanagan. Because Peggy Flanagan, she checked on us out of her love for how we were doing and if we were OK.”