President, U.S. Senate, Congress, and the Minnesota House of Representatives are the major races in the campaign of 2008. This is the first presidential election without an incumbent or sitting vice president involved since 1952.
Obama wins the White House; Recount in Minn. Senate race
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St. Paul, Minn. —
Democrat Barack Obama swept the country and defeated rival Republican John McCain in a decisive victory. In Minnesota, the Senate race is headed for a recount.
Midday continutes its special election coverage with discussion of the historic presidential election and the latest on Minnesota's key races, including the U.S. Senate results and more.
Guests
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Todd Rapp: political analyst, a Democrat
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Tom Horner: political analyst, a Republican
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