The Daily Digest: 8-12-08
Posted at 9:08 AM on August 12, 2008
by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest
The Republican National Convention leads the digest today.
A perimeter has been created around the Xcel Energy Center for the RNC. The Star Tribune, MPR, KARE and the Pi Press have stories.
Protesters sue to get closer to the RNC. MPR and AP have stories.
Politico says an enthusiasm gap plagues the GOP.
Politico has a guide to the 2008 conventions.
Fannie and Freddie will skip the RNC.
2008 Race for President
A unscientific straw poll taken at Farmfest has Republican John McCain leading over Democrat Barack Obama and GOP Sen. Norm Coleman thumping Democrat Al Franken.
Some bloggers are wondering whether McCain plagiarized his speech on Georgia.
The Washington Post says Obama has work to do among older voters.
There's also speculation that McCain may make a one term pledge.
Obama will start courting Republicans today.
2008 Race for U.S. Senate
Democrat Al Franken favors cutting aid to Iraq by billions. The Star Tribune, MPR, the Pi Press, AP and Politico have stories.
The Washington Times says Franken's challengers are rendering his campaign as a "joke."
GOP Sen. Norm Coleman's campaign will hold a news conference to discuss their new ad.
I-P candidate Jack Uldrich releases a new web ad.
2008 Race for Congress
MinnPost says GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann is in line to land on the House Ways and Means Committee.
Pawlenty for VP Watch
Gov. Pawlenty was on Fox and Friends.
John McCain campaigns with former PA Gov. Tom Ridge in Pennsylvania but The New York Times says a McCain/Ridge ticket may have dimmed a bit.
Congress
A federal study finds that two thirds of corporations don't pay income taxes.
DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar said local roads need attention.
State Government
July was a good month for the state's coffers.
Minnesota doles out $18 million in unemployment assistance.
Metro Transit's fare increase proposal is up for a vote this week.
2010
Former GOP Sen. Rod Grams is pondering a run for governor.
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