Polinaut: September 24, 2008 Archive

The Daily Digest: 9-24-08

Posted at 7:00 AM on September 24, 2008 by Tom Scheck (2 Comments)
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The New York Times says John McCain's campaign director received millions from Freddie Mac. That undercuts McCain's comments that Rick Davis had no involvement with the company for years.

McCain lays out his bailout principles. So does Obama.

A Washington Post - ABC News poll gives Barack Obama that lead.

MPR says some Democrats, in particular union leaders, are worried that Obama's race could be a factor in the voting booth. A new study says the Democrats need the white vote again.

Some senators who are backing Obama (like DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar) call for energy tax credits.

CNN Fact Check's Obama's ad criticizing McCain's immigration stance.

They also fact check whether victory is in sight in Iraq, as McCain says.

Sarah Palin courts the cameras but dodges the press. A revolt ensues.

2008 Race for the Senate

Former Vice President Walter Mondale will appear at an event with DFLer Al Franken this morning to rip GOP Sen. Norm Coleman on Iraq oversight.

Coleman and Franken trade barbs and agree over the bailout. MPR, the Star Tribune, AP and WCCO have stories.

The Annandale Advocate has a story on I-P candidate Dean Barkley.

2008 Race for Congress

GOP Rep. John Kline's campaign disputes an ad by DFL Challenger Steve Sarvi that says Kline, a retired marine, is no friend to veterans. Sarvi is an Iraq war veteran.

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann says oil drilling should pay for the Wall St. bailout. DFL Challenger Elwyn Tinklenberg criticizes her proposal as a "distraction."

2008 Race for Legislature

The Bemidji area candidates meet in a forum.

Candidates in St. Cloud talk health care.

Congress

Congress approved the Mental Health Parity Act. GOP Rep. Jim Ramstad is mentioned.

The bailout plan is being met with mixed reviews. The Pi Press says it's falling flat among Minnesotans. The paper says some Minnesota challengers support the bailout but with conditions.

MinnPost also takes a look at where the delegation stands on the bailout.

The House is set to vote on an offshore drilling plan.

The Senate passed a bill that eliminates the AMT for 20 million people.

A new report says Medicare is spending billions on suspicious claims. GOP Sen. Norm Coleman is mentioned.

High corn prices create huge losses for the ethanol industry.

DFL Rep. Keith Ellison backs articles of impeachment against President Bush.

The House oks the Great Lakes water deal.

State Government

The federal government is targeting the Minneapolis Veterans Home in a new probe.

Gov. Pawlenty renews his push for new teaching rules. The Star Tribune, KARE, MPR and Forum Communications have stories.

DFLers are pushing a new school "miracle."

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McCain suspends campaign as he slips in polls

Posted at 4:02 PM on September 24, 2008 by Tom Scheck (5 Comments)

Republican presidential campaign John McCain has decided to suspend his campaign and return to Washington to work on the economic crisis. He also wants to postpone Friday's debate (the debate host says the debate will continue as scheduled).

McCain announced the decision as several polls (Fox News, Pew, battleground states, etc.) show him falling behind Democrat Barack Obama.

Politico's Ben Smith points out that the only thing that has changed in recent days is the polling data.

Question of the Day: Is McCain truly focused on the economy or looking to change the game?

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