Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Blue, red, bourbon or gin?
  A voter's profile and consumer preferences may predict a political leaning. Midmorning examines the role of microtargeting in national elections.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Peter Swire: Professor of law at Ohio State University and senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. Swire also served as the Clinton Administration's Chief Counselor for Privacy.
  Matthew Continetti: Staff writer at the Weekly Standard and author of "The K Street Gang: The Rise and Fall of the Republican Machine."
  Karen White: National political director for EMILY's List, a political network for pro-choice Democratic women.
  Resources
  About Peter Swire
  About Matthew Continetti
  EMILY's List
• Hatch on the hotseat
  As a close race for governor winds down, Attorney General Mike Hatch finds himself embroiled in a controversy over a flub by his running mate. Hatch denies he called a reporter a "whore," but says a television station owner in the Twin Cities is using his station to try to defeat him. He joins Kerri Miller to talk about the controversy and his stand on the issues.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Mike Hatch: DFL candidate for governor.
  More from MPR
  Dutcher caught short on E-85 question (11/02/2006)
  E-80-what? Campaign flubs have long tradition in Minnesota (11/02/2006)
  Resources
  Mike Hatch for Governor

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