Campaign 2008 from Minnesota Public Radio

Host committee says it raised more than $51M during RNC

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:55:37 -0500

The Minneapolis St. Paul Host Committee says it raised $51 million in contributions from corporations and individuals.

McCain, Obama get tough, personal in final debate

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:23:33 -0500

John McCain assailed Barack Obama's character and his campaign positions on taxes, abortion and more Wednesday night, hoping to turn their final presidential debate into a launching pad for a political comeback. "You didn't tell the American people the truth," he said.

Franken outraises Coleman in latest reporting period

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:52:30 -0500

New campaign finance reports show that DFL challenger Al Franken raised nearly twice as much money as Republican Sen. Norm Coleman during the last reporting period.

Judge blocks Minn. law that hampers exit polling

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:07:01 -0500

A federal judge has granted a request from The Associated Press and other media groups to block a Minnesota law that would have kept exit pollsters far away from the polls on Election Day.

Political ad-spending tops $31M in Twin Cities

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0500

Candidates, special interest groups and political parties spend millions of dollars trying to influence who you'll vote for on election day. One of the best, and most expensive, ways to do that is through TV advertising. MPR News took a look at how much the candidates have spent on TV advertising in the Twin Cities.

A preview of the final presidential debate

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Before Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate John McCain meet tonight at Hofstra University on Long Island, New York, political analysts join midday to preview this final presidential debate.

Henn. Co. examines late voter registrations

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:55:07 -0500

The Hennepin County attorney's office said it found one problem after looking into an activist group's voter registration practices.

Poll: Obama leads by 17 points in Wisconsin

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:17:35 -0500

Sen. Barack Obama's commanding 17-point lead in Wisconsin over John McCain shown in a new independent poll released Tuesday is the largest he's ever enjoyed in the state.

Poll shows Obama ahead in Minnesota

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:32:12 -0500

A new poll shows that Barack Obama has a commanding lead in Minnesota, and the race for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat is very tight.

1st Congressional District candidates debate

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:16:31 -0500

Incumbent DFL Rep. Tim Walz and his Republican challenger Brian Davis met in Mankato to debate the issues.

Candidates taking different approaches on health care

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0500

While it may not be the biggest national priority at the moment, the rising cost of health care is a major problem for many businesses and citizens. Both candidates have proposals to tackle the issue.

Meet the Candidates: Al Franken

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Al Franken, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, joins Midday for our "Meet the Candidates" series.

Michelle Obama speaks of family struggles

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:58:21 -0500

Democrat Barack Obama is the only presidential candidate who "gets it" when it comes to the nation's economic problems, his wife Michelle Obama told supporters Monday.

Sarvi, Kline hold first formal debate in Chaska

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:24:10 -0500

Republican Congressman John Kline and his DFL challenger Steve Sarvi have crossed paths from time to time on the campaign trail this year, but Monday they met for their first formal debate in Chaska.

Michelle Obama fires up supporters in Minnesota

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:04:52 -0500

Michelle Obama, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, is spending the day in Minnesota. She spoke earlier today in Rochester, and is making an afternoon stop in St. Paul.