Midday

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

What did the election mean for Minnesota and the Independence Party?
The Minnesota Independence Party managed to maintain its major party status in this year's election, but it failed to win a single race. Is the IP still a viable political force four years after Jesse Ventura left office?11:06 a.m.
Guests
Tim Penny: Former congressman, DFL-Minn. Penny made an unsuccessful bid for governor under the Independence Party banner in 2002.
More from MPR
Hatch pins loss partly on E85 error (11/13/2006)
The Independence Party: Hutchinson looks ahead (11/09/2006)
What happened to Mike Hatch? (11/08/2006)
Campaign 2006 from MPR
Tony Blair defends alliance with Bush
Tony Blair, who will step down as British prime minister next year, outlined a strategy for stabilizing Iraq and the broader Middle East in a speech Monday. He also defended Great Britain's alliances with the U.S. and other European countries.12:03 p.m.
More from MPR
"An alliance of moderation" (08/02/2006)
The challenge of counterinsurgency
From the world wars to Desert Storm, America's military has been successful in conventional, large-scale conflicts. But what happens when the world's only superpower is faced with insurgents who employ guerilla tactics?12:21 p.m.
Resources
America Abroad