The Daily Digest: 8-19-2008

Posted at 9:06 AM on August 19, 2008 by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest

VP talk leads the Digest.

The New York Times is reporting that Democrat Barack Obama has settled on his VP pick. The problem is we still don't know who it is.

The paper also says DNC delegates support Hillary for VP.

The National Review says John McCain is asking state GOP officials about the prospects of a pro-choice VP.

Gov. Pawlenty has two events on his official calendar. He campaigned in Wisconsin on Monday. He ripped Democrat Barack Obama on energy. MPR and AP have stories.

He declined to talk about the VP stuff in Milwaukee.

Pawlenty also made a brief appearance on CNN's Larry King Live. I can't find the video. I'll link to it if I find it.

Politico says Republican John McCain is planning a birthday bash in which he'll announce his VP. Will Pawlenty be invited?

Mark Halperin says it won't be Pawlenty.

Former Gov. Arne Carlson urges McCain to reject litmus tests.

2008 Race for President

Survey USA has a poll out saying Obama has a two point lead over McCain in Minnesota. KSTP has a story on the poll.

Obama's camp goes after McCain's treatment of women.

McCain is set to tour an oil rig.

Obama hits back on McCain's critique of Obama's patriotism during his speech at the VFW convention. McCain ripped Obama on the surge on Monday.

McCain will appear on the Tonight Show on the first night of the DNC.

CNN is wondering whether McCain is finding his comfort zone on faith.

Harry and Louise are talking health care again.

2008 Race for Senate

GOP Sen. Norm Coleman said he wouldn't attend the RNC if it weren't in St. Paul.

Coleman also talked energy during stops in Bemidji and East Grand Forks.

He will also attend an economic forum on August 25th.

2008 Race for Congress

ECM says GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann and DFL challenger Elwyn Tinklenberg agree not to touch the strategic petroleum reserve.

State Government

Fewer than half of Minnesota's students passed the statewide science test. MPR, the Star Tribune and the Pi Press have stories.

Congress

DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar says the I-35W bridge should be a wake up call.

DFL Rep. Betty McCollum is pushing for an increase to the mileage deduction for volunteers.

DFL Rep. Collin Peterson talks to farmers in Indiana.

2008 RNC

Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards won't attend the Labor Day event in St. Paul.

Northwest complains about a nuclear warhead ad and it gets taken down. KARE and the Pi Press have stories.

51 corporations will pay for the RNC media party.

The New York Times says ethics worries dampen convention fun.

The Star Tribune profiles Maria Cino.

Some official RNC venues are not booked yet.

Businesses inside the perimeter brace for the RNC.

Metro Transit will reroute buses during the RNC.

2008 DNC

The Minnesota DFL held a news conference showing the diversity of the delegation. The Pi Press and KARE have stories.

Finally

Judge Jesse?

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