Polinaut: July 2, 2009 Archive

Daily Digest

Posted at 7:13 AM on July 2, 2009 by Tim Pugmire (0 Comments)
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Franken

Second-day coverage of the conclusion of Minnesota's 2008 U.S. Senate race focused on the victory rally for Senator-elect Al Franken at the State Capitol.
Some of the stories came from MPR, Pioneer Press, Star Tribune and Forum Communications.

WCCO interviewed the Senator-elect.

There was also another look at Franken giving Democrats 60 votes in the U.S. Senate...

...And more speculation about Norm Coleman's political future.

Elsewhere

Two more state senators say they're running for governor in 2010.

Gov. Pawlenty's unallotment plan became official.

Sen. Klobuchar says Minnesota resorts need a shot in the arm.

And sadly, Jim Ramstad's father passed away.

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Senate race documentary on Midday

Posted at 9:05 AM on July 2, 2009 by Tim Pugmire (0 Comments)

Minnesota Public Radio News takes a look back at the state's 2008 U.S. Senate race, the recount and the court challenge in an hour long documentary. Listen to "Al Franken's Road To The Senate" today at noon on Midday, or check it out online later today.

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Senate race conclusion brings relief to professors

Posted at 1:21 PM on July 2, 2009 by Tim Pugmire (0 Comments)

The conclusion of Minnesota's 2008 Senate race means some frequently-quoted political experts can now move on to other issues. Politico has the story, featuring Larry Jacobs and David Schultz.

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