Minnesota vs. Indiana

The Washington Post's Dan Balz wonders what in the heck is going on in Minnesota and Indiana. In other words, Minnesota is tight despite voting for every Democratic presidential candidate since 1972 and Indiana is tight despite voting for Republicans since 1964:

Watching these state polls is great sport and sometimes instructive. But it's helpful to recall how these states have performed in past elections and where they fit into national patterns. If Indiana and Minnesota are still both competitive a month from now, then we'll really be looking at something unusual.

Question of the Day: What is going on in Minnesota and Indiana?

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