The Politics of Sympathy: Angie Craig's Campaign Endorsement Bid Raises Eyebrows Minnesota state Senator John Hoffman was in intensive care after a devastating assassination attempt on him and his wife Yvette. Rep.
Angie Craig, also from Minnesota, has been accused by Hoffman of seeking his endorsement for her U. S. Senate campaign while he was recovering.
Hoffman's allegations have sparked debate about the boundaries between politics and personal relationships.