The Daily Circuit

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  • Romney makes his case: 'Need jobs, lots of jobs'
    Lifted by a show of Republican unity that once seemed so distant, Mitt Romney plunged into the presidential campaign's final 67 days focused more than ever on jobs and the economy, and depicting President Barack Obama as a well-meaning but inept man who must be replaced.The Daily Circuit, August 30, 2012
  • Analyzing Romney's RNC speech
    GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney officially accepted his party's nomination Thursday night in Tampa, Fla. with a speech on the convention floor. We'll recap the speech, examine its effectiveness and wrap up our coverage from the Republican National Convention.The Daily Circuit, August 30, 2012
  • At RNC, Pawlenty tears into Obama
    Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty came out swinging at the Republican National Convention Wednesday evening, listing off what he called one bad decision after another by President Barack Obama, from the health care overhaul to choosing Joe Biden as his vice president.The Daily Circuit, August 30, 2012
  • RNC panel discusses jobs crisis
    Kerri Miller attended a Huffington Post-sponsored panel discussion Wednesday at the Republican National Convention in Tampa called "What is Working - A Bipartisan Search for Solutions to the Jobs Crisis." We'll hear excerpts from that discussion.The Daily Circuit, August 30, 2012
  • Ryan's speech, the candidates and the economy
    We'll discuss Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan's speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa as well as how the candidates are talking about the economy.The Daily Circuit, August 29, 2012
  • Future of Latinos in the GOP
    Earlier this morning on The Daily Circuit, Kerri Miller had a conversation about Latino voters and their importance to the Republican Party. What's the future look like for Latinos already in the GOP?The Daily Circuit, August 29, 2012
  • RNC location puts focus on Latino issues, political figures
    The Republican National Convention in Tampa is a chance for the party to highlight its own rising Latino political stars and pitch Latino voters. What pitches are they making and which political figures should we be watching?The Daily Circuit, August 28, 2012
  • Photo ID challenge denied by Minn. Supreme Court
    The Minnesota Supreme Court has denied an effort by voter ID opponents to remove from the November ballot a constitutional amendment that would require voters to show identification at the polls.The Daily Circuit, August 28, 2012
  • What issues matter to young Republicans?
    In order to compete with President Obama's turnout in 2008, the Republicans need to woo younger voters - many of whom don't fit the traditional idea of the party's values. Many young Republicans are leaning more moderate on social issues while voicing conservative economic views.The Daily Circuit, August 27, 2012
  • Isaac crossing Gulf with New Orleans in crosshairs
    Tropical Storm Isaac targeted a broad swath of the Gulf Coast on Monday and had New Orleans in its crosshairs, bearing down just ahead of the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.The Daily Circuit, August 27, 2012
  • How a protest leads to real change
    Between Pussy Riot, the Occupy movement and demonstrations in Europe over the economy, it seems the world is always protesting. But are these protests really effecting change, or are they merely an outlet for anger?The Daily Circuit, August 26, 2012
  • Louisiana's RNC delegation watching Isaac's path
    Daily Circuit host Kerri Miller is in Tampa this week for the Republican National Convention. We talk with her about how tropical storm Isaac is impacting the convention plans. Miller also spoke with the Louisiana delegation about the potential for storm damage in their state.The Daily Circuit, August 27, 2012
  • Live at the State Fair: Mayors Rybak and Coleman
    To kick off the first live show of The Daily Circuit at the Minnesota State Fair Thursday, we've invited the Twin Cities mayors to talk about their recently released city budgets and compete in a game of Twin Cities trivia.The Daily Circuit, August 22, 2012
  • Which political books should Romney and Obama read?
    As we gear up for the start of political convention season next week, we take a look at the world of political books. What are your favorite political books? What books are more relevant today than ever before?The Daily Circuit, August 21, 2012
  • A look at Romney's energy platform
    When President Obama was in Iowa talking wind energy, Mitt Romney campaigned in coal country and promised energy independence for North America by the end of his second term. Where does Romney stand on energy and how would he differ from Obama?The Daily Circuit, August 21, 2012

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