Governor's race could be headed for recount, GOP takes state House and Senate Minnesota's race for governor looks like it's headed for a recount. Democrat Mark Dayton holds a slight lead over Republican Tom Emmer. Meanwhlie, Republicans won control of the State Legislature, and longtime Democratic Congressman Jim Oberstar was defeated by Republican Chip Cravaack. Midday looks at the results of Tuesday's election, and what's next.11:00 a.m.
Guests
Mike Mulcahy: MPR political editor.
Maureen Shaver: MPR's Republican political commentator
Todd Rapp: MPR's Democratic-Farmer-Labor party commentator
Obama responds to Republican victories, looks ahead President Barack Obama holds a press conference in Washington to discuss Tuesday's election, and what it means going forward. Republicans came away with a resounding victory in the midterm elections, with a commanding majority in the House and gains in the Senate.
In the second hour of the show, Congressman Jim Oberstar holds a press conference to discuss his defeat. In the third hour, Democrat Mark Dayton discusses the latest on the gubernatorial race.12:00 p.m.