Campaign 2008

Obama poised to make history

Minnesota's first elected black member of Congress, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, DFL-Minn., will join Midday to talk about the historical nature of the likely nomination of Barack Obama, who would be the first black person nominated for president by a major party.

Guests

• Keith Ellison: Democratic Congressman from Minnesota representing the 5th district.

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Resources

• About Keith Ellison