Thursday, November 6, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Franken on the recount
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken says it is clear that the votes in Minnesota's Senate race need to be recounted, given how close the results are. He rejected calls by Republican incument Norm Coleman for him to concede the race. Franken spoke to MPR's Gary Eichten on Midday today.11:00 a.m.More from MPRSome Minn. voters chose Obama, but not Franken (11/06/2008)Coleman declares win, recount looms (11/06/2008)Mark Ritchie on the changing election results (11/05/2008)As recount looms, Coleman's lead narrows (11/05/2008)AP reverses call on Senate outcome; recount required (11/05/2008)Resources
Sorting through election results
As an Obama administration begins to take shape, Minnesota's U.S. Senate candidates are gearing up for a statewide recount. Midday examines the election results and the still unsettled questions.11:15 a.m.GuestsChris Gilbert: Political science professor of Gustavus Adolphus College.More from MPRBlack voters celebrate historic Obama victory (11/05/2008)Some Minn. voters chose Obama, but not Franken (11/06/2008)Coleman declares win, recount looms (11/06/2008)Obama picks Clinton alum Emanuel for chief of staff (11/05/2008)President-elect Obama faces daunting challenges (11/05/2008)Slideshow: Election 2008, the day after (11/05/2008)Great presidential expectations (11/06/2008)The impact of the Obama victory (11/05/2008)Resources
Obama breaks barrier, makes history
National public Radio's Juan Williams, Emmy Award-winner and best-selling author of "Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years," joins Midday to discuss the history of the civil rights movement leading to the election of the country's first black president.12:00 p.m.GuestsJuan Williams: National Public Radio news analyst, Emmy Award-winner and best-selling author of "Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years" and "Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary."More from MPRSorting through election results (11/06/2008)Black voters celebrate historic Obama victory (11/05/2008)Some Minn. voters chose Obama, but not Franken (11/06/2008)Obama picks Clinton alum Emanuel for chief of staff (11/05/2008)President-elect Obama faces daunting challenges (11/05/2008)Great presidential expectations (11/06/2008)The impact of the Obama victory (11/05/2008)President-Elect Barack Obama's victory speech (11/05/2008)Obama sweeps to victory as first black president (11/05/2008)Minnesotans react to Obama victory (11/05/2008)Resources
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