Posted at 7:46 PM on August 27, 2008
by Curtis Gilbert
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn, today told Minnesota's delegates to the DNC that while his heavily Democratic district might lead many to consider his seat "safe" for the DFL, he still wants to work for his re-election. Listen
The most fiery speech at the delegates' breakfast meeting came from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. Sanders may be an independent, but he caucuses with the Democrats and had biting words about conservatives. Listen
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