Photo: #Incoming DFL members of the Minnesota House of Representatives held a news conference on the Capitol steps on the day after the DFL took control of the Minnesota House.
Larger view
Incoming DFL members of the Minnesota House of Representatives held a news conference on the Capitol steps on the day after the DFL took control of the Minnesota House. (MPR Photo/Tom Scheck)

Audio

Campaign 2006


MPR News
Radio

Listen Now

On Air

Morning Edition®

Schedule

Shortcuts
Hourly Newscast
Hosts
Station Map

Other Radio Streams from MPR

Classical MPR
Radio Heartland

Services

Campaign 2006

Looking for meaning in the midterms

by Nikki Tundel, Minnesota Public Radio
Listen to feature audio

The results have been tallied. The pie charts have been made. But what does it all mean?

St. Paul, Minn. — The 2006 midterm elections are over. What happens next?

Reporter Nikki Tundel asked editor, blogger and Current newsman Bob Collins to offer his insight.

They talked about the political future of Minnesota, presidential legacies and why the television program Grey's Anatomy is the perfect metaphor for the midterm elections.

Your Voice




Related Topics



Become a sponsor

Most Shared

  1. DFL lawmakers hint that some sales tax increases may go away
  2. Waiting for an addict to hit bottom is a death sentence, say Moyers and Scheff
  3. 23 authors whose books could change your life
  4. Dishing up trash: New look for sustainable seafood
  5. Alleged Nazi commander living in Minneapolis could face deportation

Latest News & Features


News Cut

with Bob Collins

  • Mary and Bob (6/18/13)

    All the failed plots because of domestic surveillance, peace talks with the Taliban, who spent the big money on lobbying at the Capitol, another bear attack, and the woman who doesn’t want to be paid with a debit card from McDonald’s. Here’s today’s news conversation with Mary Lucia on The Current.