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Sticking It to the Man at the Minnesota State Fair

Has politics gone to seed at the Minnesota State Fair?  

Travel Channel personality Andrew Zimmern has re-upped his mission to have folks fan out across the fair in search of fun, and while there’s a host of food-related items, there’s also a slot for the political.  

Scavenger hunt! 50 things to look for at the @mnstatefair : https://t.co/7v71PO1q70

A quick lap around the World Wide Web produced a host of pointed commentary about our public officials.  

(Courtesy Elizabeth Daniel)

If any HOHeads swing by the fairgrounds, please shoot us over pics (hoh@rollcall.com) of the quirkiest political speech you happen to come across. We’d love to see what the agriculturally minded have to say about government affairs.  

Related: Franken Feasts on Minnesota State Fair Menu Items Snakehead Snacks Sweep D.C.? See photos, follies, HOH Hits and Misses and more at Roll Call's new video site. Get breaking news alerts and more from Roll Call in your inbox or on your iPhone.

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