Campaign 2008

Ramstad's retirement means a battle for the 3rd District

St. Paul, Minn. — Longtime Minnesota Rep. Jim Ramstad's retirement means Republicans and Democrats will be gearing up for a battle to win the open seat in Minnesota's 3rd District.

Political analysts look at what that race may look like, Ramstad's legacy, and what the future holds for moderate Republicans.

Guests

• Larry Jacobs: Professor of political science at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.
• David Wasserman: U.S. House editor for the Cook Political Report.
• Matthew Continetti: Associate editor at the Weekly Standard, and author of "The K Street Gang: The Rise and Fall of the Republican Machine."

More from MPR

• Ramstad announces his retirement from Congress
  September 17, 2007
• Ramstad -- a moderate in a partisan world
  August 16, 2007
• Long-stalled mental health parity bill will see Congressional action Wednesday
  July 17, 2007

Resources

• About Larry Jacobs
• About Matthew Continetti
• The Cook Political Report
• Rep. Jim Ramstad